Category 4 Hurricane Simon hugs Mexico coast with flood threat
Hurricane Simon was sitting just off Mexico’s Pacific coast Sunday morning as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, with forecasters expecting it to move near or just inland over west-central Mexico later in the day. Simon peaked overnight at 155 mph, only just below the Category 5 threshold. By 6 a.m. Central time the National
SC Highway Patrol adds 28 troopers as recruiting gets harder
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Highway Patrol graduated 28 new troopers on Friday, adding to a statewide force that agency leaders say has become harder to staff as the pool of applicants shrinks. Highway Patrol Class 132 includes 6 pre-certified officers and 22 who are new to the law enforcement profession. With this graduating
Aiken, S.C., marks $8M airport runway resurfacing complete
AIKEN, S.C. — City leaders marked the completion of an $8 million primary runway resurfacing at Aiken Regional Airport with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at noon. The project replaced aging asphalt with high-strength concrete on the primary runway, a change officials said will extend the pavement lifecycle and improve operational reliability for aviation users. Funding
SCDNR offers free boat safety checks at Lake Murray
Irmo area boaters planning to enjoy Lake Murray this Labor Day weekend can take advantage of complimentary boat inspections offered by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). These courtesy checks aim to ensure safety on the water and will be available at the Lake Murray Dam on Saturday, September 5, and at Dreher
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor renowned for portraying Optimus Prime in numerous Transformers productions and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh projects, passed away on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home at the age of 85. His agent, Kevin Motley, confirmed his death, stating Cullen died peacefully surrounded by family. Cullen’s family released a statement
Coyote vs. Acme Premieres After Underdog Journey
The film Coyote vs. Acme premiered in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 27, 2026, marking a significant moment for a project that faced an uncertain future. The movie, a hybrid live-action and animation feature set in the Looney Tunes universe, sees Wile E. Coyote pursuing legal action against the Acme Corporation due to its consistently
Irmo Neighbors Plans Community Resource Fair
Irmo Neighbors Helping Neighbors will host a food drive and community resource event on Sunday, August 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rawls Creek Park, located at 1113 Friarsgate Blvd. in Irmo. The event aims to unite residents and local organizations to support families in need and connect the community with valuable local
Irmo JV Volleyball Faces White Knoll in Away Match
The Irmo High School junior varsity girls volleyball team is scheduled to play an away conference match against White Knoll High School in Lexington on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM EDT. This upcoming game marks a key event for the Yellow Jackets as they continue their season. The Irmo Yellow Jackets currently hold
Senators Press for Hearing on USS Lincoln Deployment
Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats asked the committee chairman on August 24, 2026 to convene a public hearing on extended military deployments, the latest congressional demand tied to the record deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The request follows weeks in which the President and his administration publicly dismissed concerns about conditions aboard […]
Carolina Wings & Rib House Building New Chapin Location
A new Carolina Wings & Rib House location is under construction in Chapin, a development confirmed by a Facebook post from the chain’s Ballentine location on August 19, 2026. This will mark the fifth establishment for the Midlands-based restaurant chain, known for its extensive selection of chicken wing flavors. The new restaurant will be situated