By Thomas Grant Jr. For Irmo quarterback Britton Davis, last Friday’s 39-0 shutout win over South Aiken provided a double bonus. The Yellow Jackets (8-3) not only advanced to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs, it gets a chance to avenge their last loss. They travel to RegionContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The quest for a second ‘5-peat’ begins Friday at home for Dutch Fork football. As the Silver Foxes prepare to face Fort Mill in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs, question marks remain at the quarterback position. Starter Jaxon Knotts left the Oct. 30Continue Reading
Volunteers are preparing to collect gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country, including locations throughout South Carolina. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered shoebox gifts to children around the world, including many affectedContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is presenting Jazz on Carlisle, a brand-new concert series bringing an intimate, listening room vibe outdoors to Whitt Cline Community Park. In partnership with the ColaJazz Foundation, there will be up-close performances from jazz musicians, accompanied by local food trucks at the gazebo. Pack a blanket,Continue Reading
Bright Lights, Warm Hearts is the theme for this year’s Christmas Parade, which will feature a new nighttime format. Community members, organizations and local businesses are invited to light up the evening and celebrate the holiday season during the parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5:45 p.m. The paradeContinue Reading
Families can enjoy photos with Santa, refreshments and a firetruck tour while supporting Toys for Tots. The Irmo Fire Foundation invites families to its annual Pictures with Santa event on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Irmo Fire Department Headquarters Station, 6017 St. Andrews Road. The event runs from 9 a.m.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second straight year, Gray Collegiate Academy’s quest for a first state title in girls’ tennis came down to one match. Last year, the Lady War Eagles lost 4-3 to A.C. Flora in the Class 4A final. This past Saturday at the Cayce Tennis andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Gray Collegiate Academy made an explosive debut in the Class 5A football playoffs. The War Eagles rolled past Socastee 61-27 to advance to the second round. Shrine Bowl selection Royce Williamson got things started by returning the opening kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown. It wasContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler In the old days, if you wanted to travel to Columbia, you had to pack up the wagon, load supplies for both horses and humans, and prepare for a two- to three-day journey. The road, which followed the original Highway 176 route, was nothing more than aContinue Reading
IRMO – The Town of Irmo, Grindhouse Skate Co. and Irmo Mast Creative will host the inaugural ShredFest on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the skate park in Rawls Creek Park. Admission is free for spectators and participants. The event will feature live music, local food trucks and a Best TrickContinue Reading
Deputies, others have gathered for annual event since 1997 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Throngs of deputies and civilian employees of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) joined Sheriff Leon Lott for the Sheriff’s annual Halloween Party at the RCSD Training Center – Denny Terrace, Friday Oct. 30, the eveContinue Reading
LEXINGTON COUNTY – Nicholas Uveges has been promoted to deputy chief of Lexington County Fire & Life Safety with the Lexington County Fire Service. In his new role, Uveges will oversee fire inspections, fire permitting and investigations. His responsibilities will also include scheduling and conducting fire and life safety presentations,Continue Reading
New Academy of Environmental Sciences campus is part of the district’s 2024 bond referendum. IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five officially broke ground Oct. 30 on the new Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences, marking the beginning of a project years in the making. The groundbreaking ceremony wasContinue Reading
PFC Ole S. Danielson (1924 – 2001), father of Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson, served his country gallantly during World War II. Ole was inducted into the US Army in June 1943 (picture enclosed) after graduating from Rogers High School in Newport RI in June of 1942. He shipped across theContinue Reading
SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin praises officers as “the best in the world” as agency joins an exclusive group of nationally accredited conservation law-enforcement organizations The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division has earned national accreditation through the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation (NAWLEA) program, becomingContinue Reading