The Irmo Police Department has arrested Maurice T. McQuire, 20, of Chapin, SC, on charges of Attempted Murder and Possession of a weapon during a violent crime following a shooting incident earlier this month. On August 3, 2024, Irmo officers responded to a shooting at a residence in the NewContinue Reading
Randy Freeman, the owner of Midlands Dumpster Services in Irmo, recently made a remarkable catch at Santee Lake. Using stinky cheese as bait, Freeman hauled in a massive blue channel catfish. The impressive catch is sure to be a story worth telling around town!Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A new season, a new head coach and a new stadium press box. It’s what Chapin High School football fans were presented this past Friday at Cecil Woolbright Field. Prior to the start of the Chapin Kickoff Classic, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by Lexington-Richland SchoolContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders We all mature into different personalities with diverse interests, talents, abilities, and goals. I want to direct your interest right now, however, on a topic we all share in common. Regardless of our differences, we all require energy, inspiration, and the ability to achieve our goals. Therefore,Continue Reading
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has announced his annual bus tour, which will take place from August 20-23, 2024. During the tour, he will visit various locations throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District, including local businesses, schools, and organizations. “Each August, I host an annual bus tourContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Cecil Woolbright Field received its reintroduction to the public this past Friday. After over a year of renovations to the 5-story pressbox and expansion of home and visitor seating, the $8.5 million project is now available to the public. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at theContinue Reading
Irmo, S.C. – Get ready to dance and sing along at the 50th Annual Lexington Medical Center Irmo Okra Strut, as the Town of Irmo proudly announces the lineup for the Prisma Health Amphitheater Main Stage. The event, scheduled for September 27 and 28 at Moore Park (7473 Church St.,Continue Reading
Chapin Town Hall, with its public nature trail and 70-foot Carolina Fence pollinator garden, recently hosted a celebration marking Chapin’s new designation as a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. The event, organized by the Chapin Garden Club and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF), highlighted the town’s commitment to creating aContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A former Lexington County detention deputy has been charged with providing contraband to an inmate and misconduct in office, according to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Yvette Constantino Wiggins, 57, was arrested by SLED agents after turning herself in Thursday morning at the Lexington County Sheriff’sContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested one man and are actively searching for another in connection with the killing of a man whose body was discovered by firefighters inside a burning home last month. Edward Leroy Smith, a 39-year-old resident of Winnsboro, was taken into custody Tuesday night.Continue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced the temporary closure of the I-20 westbound ramp (Exit 64B) leading to I-26 westbound. The closure will begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, August 16, and the ramp is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, August 19. This closureContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is set to explore the rich history and future of Black culinary traditions with its fall series, Harvesting Heritage. In collaboration with award-winning Chef Amethyst Ganaway, the museum will host three after-hours events that delve into the creativity, innovation, and artistry of Black foodways acrossContinue Reading
Rock band Everclear is set to headline the LRADAC Foundation’s 5th annual Rock 4 Recovery concert, presented by Dominion Energy. The event will take place on October 4 at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington and aims to raise awareness about the power and healing of recovery from substance misuse. AllContinue Reading
Richland County council members and staff recently took part in the S.C. Association of Counties Annual Conference held at Isle of Palms. The conference offered opportunities for in-depth interaction, strategizing, and both small and large-group learning sessions. During the event, Council members Gretchen D. Barron, Jesica Mackey, Yvonne McBride, andContinue Reading
Ninety Six National Historic Site will hold its Archeology Day on August 17 from 9 am to 3 pm. This free, family-friendly event offers a range of activities and demonstrations outside the Logan Log House. Visitors can explore the rich human history of the site through engaging experiences like aContinue Reading
Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), an organization dedicated to advocating for abused and neglected children, recently benefited from a generous donation of school supplies through its back-to-school drive. These supplies will help ensure that the children CASA supports are well-prepared for the upcoming school year.Continue Reading