By Thomas Grant, Jr. Both Irmo Little League senior baseball and softball teams were presented proclamations by theIrmo Town Council at the Aug. 21 meeting. Both teams not only won district, state andSoutheast regional titles but reached the finals of their respective Senior League World Series. The baseball team cameContinue Reading
Hootie & the Blowfish, the iconic band that took the music world by storm in the 1990s, will be performing at the Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, August 29, at 7:00 pm. Known for lead singer Darius Rucker’s soulful voice and chart-topping hits like “Hold My Hand,” the band’s riseContinue Reading
Today, August 22, is National Eat a Peach Day—a perfect excuse to indulge in the juicy, sun-kissed flavors of South Carolina’s finest peaches. Here are some of the best ways to enjoy this one-of-a-kind holiday: Fresh Peach Slices: Start your day with a simple and refreshing snack of fresh peachContinue Reading
Zaxby’s has officially opened its doors to the Irmo and Ballentine communities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event marked the grand opening of the new restaurant, which aims to bring delicious food and a strong sense of community engagement to the area.Continue Reading
At the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 14th, Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson delivered an impassioned speech, acknowledging the unwavering support of his wife, Peg, during his recent trials and tribulations. Danielson then shifted focus to the challenges of keeping Irmo vital and “on track” inContinue Reading
Property owners in Richland County will soon receive updates on the value of their properties as the County Assessor’s Office has completed its 2024 County-wide reassessment. Notifications to affected property owners began mailing on August 16. This reassessment, conducted every five years in accordance with state law, ensures that allContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council wants people to be nice to each other in the town of Irmo. The council gave unanimous approval at the Aug. 20 meeting to a resolution adopting a “civility pledge” to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement,Continue Reading
Cigar enthusiasts in Irmo have a new spot to unwind with the grand opening of Smoke Break Cigar Lounge. Located behind Irmo Middle School on Saint Andrews Road, this lounge caters to both seasoned cigar aficionados and casual smokers. Smoke Break Cigar Lounge is the vision of a group ofContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is celebrating the state’s 46 counties with a special flash sale on admission tickets. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South Carolina,” the Fair is offering its lowest ticket price of the season. The flash sale will take place this Saturday,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour Childs Street in Irmo for repairs beginning this Monday, August 26. Repairs are expected to take about a week. As part of this closure, a signed detour route will be implemented. You can plan your route ahead of timeContinue Reading
The Lexington County Republican Party is hosting a special prescreening of the movie “Reagan” this Monday, August 26, at Regal Theaters in Northlake Village, located at 929 N Lake Drive, Lexington. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with the movie starting at 6:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-servedContinue Reading