Lexington County leaders gathered last week to celebrate the opening of a long-awaited recycling and collection facility designed to better serve the growing community. The Augusta Road Collection and Recycling Center, located at 4765 Augusta Road, will officially open to the public on Friday, September 5, at 7 a.m. TheContinue Reading
Merger of education, outreach, and information aimed at enhancing public engagement By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has established an Office of Education, Outreach, and Information, a new department dedicated to strengthening communication, collaboration, and public engagement across the agency. Led by departmentalContinue Reading
Dear Voters, What a great time to live in the Town of Irmo – we have so much to celebrate and be proud of! I have been a resident of the Town of Irmo for over 33 years. I moved to Irmo for a Faculty position in the Biology DepartmentContinue Reading
During the Irmo Town Council regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 19th tthe town council adopted the first reading of a hate crimes ordinance that would add an enhanced charge for intimidation to the current list of offenses and provisions in the town code where hate is a motivating factor.Continue Reading
The Newberry County Republican Party will welcome U.S. House District 5 Representative Ralph Norman, a Republican candidate for governor, on Thursday, August 21, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Prosperity Civic Center, 250 School Drive in Prosperity. The event is free and open to the public.Continue Reading
Candidate Filing Open for Columbia’s November Municipal Election The City of Columbia will hold its Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4. Offices on the ballot include: Mayor Councilmember – District One Councilmember – District Four Councilmember – At-Large Candidate filing is now open and will close at 12:00 p.m. onContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson The Republican House and Senate delivered the One Big Beautiful Bill to Republican President Donald Trump for his signature. On behalf of American families, earlier this month President Trump signed the bill into law, allowing for limited government to prevail over big government. Passage of thisContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced a free, in-person Notary Public Seminar will be held on Monday, August 11, at Midlands Technical College’s Airport Campus. The seminar will take place in the Academic Center Auditorium, Room 116, located at 1260 Lexington Drive in WestContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolinians will soon be carrying driver’s licenses and ID cards with a bold new look. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced a redesign of the state’s licenses and ID cards, featuring vibrant images that highlight the Palmetto State’s natural beauty and heritage—alongContinue Reading
Congratulations to Irmo Town Council Members Phyllis Coleman and Dr. Barb Waldman on their recent graduation from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government, a respected program offered by the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC). The institute is designed to provide municipal leaders with essential training in the coreContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council has recognized Irmo Kids Dental as the Small Business of the Month. Located at 7570 Woodrow St., the award was accepted by Dr. Santana Jones and Robert Jones, her business partner. Irmo Kids Dental, known for its commitment to excellent service, will soon open a new location onContinue Reading