The Town of Irmo has announced that Councilman Mike Ward has successfully completed the South Carolina Palmetto Leadership Academy, a statewide initiative hosted by the Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education Fund. The Palmetto Leadership Academy is designed to equip emerging and established leaders with practical knowledge and leadership toolsContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council held a regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2025 in the Irmo Municipal Building located at 7300 Woodrow Street. Two public hearings were held prior to the meeting on annexations located at 200 Ministry Drive and two parcels located on Dreher Shoals Rd. Both closed withContinue Reading
By Jason Guerry Anyone who lives in Lexington County feels it. What used to be a quick drive down 378 or Highway 1 now takes twice as long. Intersections and feeder roads back up for multiple light cycles. Roads are patched, repatched, and still falling apart. You don’t need anyoneContinue Reading
Photo: Congressman Wilson meeting with Columbia Metropolitan Airport officials in Washington By Joe Wilson – Member of Congress One of President Donald Trump’s national security objectives is to re-establish the United States as a global leader in nuclear energy. Last month, the Savannah River Site (SRS) announced three public-private partnershipsContinue Reading
By Bill Danielson, Mayor of Irmo Earlier this year, municipal leaders from across South Carolina gathered at the State House for Hometown Legislative Action Day to talk with lawmakers about the real challenges cities and towns face — and the practical policy changes that can help us serve residents moreContinue Reading
Born and raised in Lexington County, local pharmacist Steven Asbill has filed to run for South Carolina House District 85, which includes parts of Irmo, Lexington, and Chapin. Asbill said he is running because many residents feel everyday concerns like traffic congestion, school crowding, rising costs, and shrinking access toContinue Reading
South Carolina State Senator Russell Ott (D-Calhoun) announced plans to file legislation that would temporarily suspend the state’s gas tax for 30 days. “South Carolina families and businesses are struggling with gas prices that have increased nearly a dollar per gallon in just three weeks during the ongoing war inContinue Reading
Kendra L. Dove, the current Richland County Treasurer, has announce her intention to seek re-election for another four-year term, emphasizing ongoing efforts to expand taxpayer services, modernize operations, and improve efficiency in tax payment processing. Dove, who served as Richland County Deputy Treasurer for 17 years, ran for Treasurer inContinue Reading
Allison Terracio, who represents Richland County District 5, has announced she will be seeking re-election. Terracio was first elected to serve in 2019. As a county councilwoman, Terracio has been a passionate and effective leader for District 5. Elected and sworn in before the COVID-19 pandemic, she guided Richland CountyContinue Reading
John Allen, a restaurateur and small business owner, has announced his bid in the Republican Primary for State House District 69 in central Lexington County. “Our district deserves a true conservative representing them,” Allen said in his announcement. “I have never wavered in standing for conservative principles in our communityContinue Reading
The most recent Irmo Town Council meeting opened with a reminder of service and dedication as Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A longtime fixture of South Carolina’s public service landscape, Paul’s background reflects a lifelong commitment to both maritime security andContinue Reading