Business
Artists raise cancer awareness
During the month of October 2024, Artistic Aspirations, LLC (AALLC) in Irmo hosted a two-week raffle of artwork and crafts to support a local cancer foundation, The Many Colors of Cancer. The request to have a raffle and donations came from local artist Joe Richbourg, who like many of us has lost a loved one
Education
Naturalization Ceremony
School District Five held a Naturalization Ceremony at Irmo Elementary School recently. Those attending the ceremony represented 18 different countries spanning the globe from Mexico to China. Fourth graders from Irmo Elementary participated in the ceremony with the singing of the National Anthem, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and cheering
Sports
Dutch Fork, Irmo Football Teams Begin Playoffs at Home
By Thomas Grant Jr. After a bye week following a season-ending epic clash, Dutch Fork and Irmo will open the playoffs at home in their respective Class 5A divisions. Winners of 17 straight games, undefeated Dutch Fork (9-0) starts its quest for an eighth state title in nine years Friday