Irmo Town Council held a workshop March 3 to discuss the upcoming budget, a new town hall project, and potential revenue measures. Dave Detwiler, project manager for ILCKCS, briefed council members on the planned $6.8 million town hall construction. Once all approvals are secured, the project is expected to takeContinue Reading
Irmo — Officials with the Town of Irmo held a groundbreaking last week for a new full-size basketball court at Rawls Creek Park on Friarsgate Boulevard. The outdoor court will include benches and a water fountain and is expected to open to the public within the next month. “This parkContinue Reading
In a demonstration of community partnership, Mayor Bill Danielson and Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman visited Youngs Chapel AME Church recently to present a $6,250 donation on behalf of the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative. The contribution is earmarked for the Youngs Chapel Enrichment Center’s 2026 Summer Camp, ensuring that local students have theContinue Reading
An Irmo native and graduate of Irmo High School and the University of South Carolina, Prentiss Brewer is returning to her hometown with a strong commitment to community engagement. Brewer said her love for community events began with childhood memories of the Okra Strut, a tradition her family still enjoysContinue Reading
The annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival will return Saturday, March 21, 2026, offering a full day of spring activities for the community. The family-friendly festival will feature cherry blossom viewing and picnicking, a traditional Taiko drum performance, a plein air art session where artists create outdoors, and a showcase ofContinue Reading
Due to a lack of participating cooks, the Irmo Chili Cookoff scheduled for March 14 has been canceled. Mary’s Mobile Market will still take place that day from 12–3 p.m. Organizers thanked those who had signed up for the cookoff and said they plan to reschedule the event at aContinue Reading
IRMO — An Irmo police officer has been named a finalist for the Greg Alia Award, a statewide honor recognizing excellence in community engagement and service. The Irmo Police Department announced that Corporal Christopher Stokes is among the finalists for the award, which was established by the nonprofit Serve &Continue Reading
Photo: Mayor Bill Danielson presents Cub Scout Pack 95 with retired American flag. The Irmo Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the municipal building. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 95 of Irmo. Following the pledge,Continue Reading
Residents of Irmo now have a new way to stay informed about town government, public safety and community events with the launch of The Irmo Insider, a quarterly newsletter produced by the Town of Irmo. Town officials say the publication is designed to provide consistent updates from Town Hall whileContinue Reading
IRMO, SC — The Town of Irmo is proud to announce Finance Director Lisa Hancock as the Employee of the Quarter. Since joining the municipal team, Hancock has transformed the town’s financial operations through a commitment to transparency, precision, and modern fiscal management. In her short tenure, Hancock has already made aContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilmember Gabriel D. Penfield was recently graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day January 20. Established in 1986, the MEO Institute is a program of the Municipal Association of South CarolinaContinue Reading