Speculations that famed Texas burger restaurant Whataburger is seeking a new facility in Irmo are accurate, according to town officials on Thursday. “Yes, Whataburger is coming to town,” stated Douglas Polen, Assistant Town Administrator in Irmo. The burger chain is building a new facility at 1185 Dutch Fork Road, near theContinue Reading

A career Army officer reflects on the 22nd anniversary of that fateful day that forever changed the world By Bill Connor As we approach the 22nd anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001, my thoughts return to that fateful day and what came before and after it. With theContinue Reading

The South Carolina Iris Society is holding its next monthly meeting this Saturday, September 9 at 2 p.m. at the Garden Club Council Building, 1605 Park Circle, Columbia. The Program will be “Getting Your Iris Ready for Winter” followed by a business meeting. The meeting is open to the publicContinue Reading

Friends Day at Mast General Store recognizes organizations that work in each of the stores’ hometowns to activate volunteers around community assets, which contribute to residents’ quality of life and the economic viability of the region. This Saturday, September 9, the Mast Store in Columbia, will salute and host theContinue Reading

The three discuss forthcoming expedition to Ecuador and next year’s SC7 By Alex Junes-Ward Global Expedition Leader Dr. Tom Mullikin; Col. (Ret.) Steve Vitali, USMC; and Bruce Brutschy, past president and current member of the West Columbia Police Foundation, met at Hall’s Chophouse of Columbia, on August 23, to discussContinue Reading

By Dee Griffin Physical therapy is one very important modality that you should be using if you are experiencing a decrease in movement, pain caused by injuries, chronic pain, chronic conditions, or neurological diseases. Physical therapists work with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, manual therapy,Continue Reading

A Little Black Dress (ALBD) will be holding its annual Scholarship Luncheon on September 16. The luncheon honors individuals who have given back by donating their time, resources, and talents to create a better community. The 2023 ALBD Luncheon honorees were Dr. Gary Bethea, Jamal Bradley, Cyril “Roy” Brasley, AngelaContinue Reading

Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet has received national recertification by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet has achieved recertification and has been recognized as a Demonstration School. Nationally certified magnet schools provide high-quality, innovativeContinue Reading

By Dick Butcher The 2023 Chapin Labor Day did not disappoint with cars, pickup trucks, families, and children of all ages lined up in the beautiful weather waiting for the parade to start.  Sure, enough at 9:30, the parade came marching into town.  Our spot across the road from theContinue Reading

The story of the Maasai warrior’s greeting may provide the solution to the problems ailing our public schools. The Masai tribe lives in Kenya and Northern Tanzania and have a unique greeting among its lion hunting warriors. These brave warriors greet each other by asking “Kasserian Ingera” which means “andContinue Reading