Lexington County Sheriff’s Department resident deputies will participate in a neighborhood block party in the Avalon subdivision between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 in the 200 block of Sandstone Court near Irmo.

Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts said Irmo Resident Deputy Dan Rusinyak will coordinate the participation of the Sheriff’s Department in the neighborhood block party. Participants in the block party will receive crime prevention information.

A day for children to honor their mothers is May 12.

There’s no better way to show the woman who carried you for nine months how much she is appreciated, than expressing it in a unique way.

Is your Mom courageous and loving?

Do you have an inspirational Mother’s Day story you would like to share?

If so, send a picture with the reason why your Mom should be named the “Mother of Your Community” to motherofyourcommunity@gmail.com. for a chance to feature her on our WIS Your Community website.

Officers with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for South Carolina Special Olympics at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 3.

All proceeds from the Law Enforcement Torch Run will benefit South Carolina Special Olympics.