The construction of the Irmo First Responders Memorial, located near the Irmo Police Department on Columbia Ave, is now underway. This significant project aims to honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of Irmo’s first responders. The memorial will feature an obelisk and four benches made of granite, symbolizing the virtuesContinue Reading

Brenda Rountree Jackson of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 9, 2021.  Originally from Barnwell, SC, Brenda was a proud graduate of Barnwell High School and Winthrop College.  She earned her Master’s degree in education and taught 2nd and 3rd graders as well as specialContinue Reading

South Carolina’s Fraternal Order of the Police is dedicated to the advancement and protection of law enforcement officers, the promotion of officer benefits, and the fostering of enforcement of law and order. The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more thanContinue Reading