Traude Sander, Director of Keep the Midlands Beautiful, recently addressed the St. Andrews Optimists, focusing on the topic of recycling. Having spoken to the group earlier this year about various initiatives, Sander returned to delve deeper into recycling, a personal passion and area of expertise. With three years of experienceContinue Reading
Columbia is set to host the first of three fundraising events for Sistercare, an organization dedicated to helping victims and families recover from domestic violence. The inaugural event will take place during the Soda City Market downtown, aiming to raise funds and awareness. Visitors can look forward to a varietyContinue Reading
July 12, the Honorable R. Allyce Bailey joined the ranks of the judges who make up Richland County’s Magistrate’s Court. County, city and state officials attended a swearing-in ceremony for Judge Bailey in the County’s Central Court. Bailey, who formerly served as the County’s deputy attorney, was named one ofContinue Reading
On July 17, Richland County held its third blood drive of the year in partnership with the American Red Cross, providing residents and County staff the opportunity to donate the gift of life. In addition to the satisfaction of aiding vulnerable members of the community, participants were rewarded with aContinue Reading
he Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) has once again been honored as a Fire Safe SC Community, marking the fifth straight year the department has received this prestigious designation. This recognition highlights CRFD’s unwavering dedication to promoting fire safety and education within the community. In 2023 alone, CRFD’s fire prevention staffContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday approved contracts for new police vehicles, new speed radar equipment and entertainers for the next Okra Strut Festival. The council approved the purchase of four Dodge Durango police vehicles in the amount of $177,529. The council also approved a contract for $49,446Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Irmo Little League sent seven teams to the Southeast Regionals this past weekend. Both the softball and baseball Seniors came away with League titles to earn a ticket to their respective World Series. All of the games will be available through the ESPN+ app. IRMO SENIORSContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council has proudly announced the renaming of Irmo Community Park to Moore Park in honor of longtime Town Attorney Jake Moore, Sr. This tribute, unveiled at the council’s July 16th meeting, recognizes Moore’s significant contributions and dedication to the Irmo community and the Midlands area. During theContinue Reading
The road in front of Irmo Elementary recently had a name change. Town of Irmo changed the name of Dustin Johnson Road back to its original names of Gibbes Street and Lexington Avenue. “The name was changed without a formal resolution being passed which is our town code,” said CourtneyContinue Reading
The Richlex High School (formerly all Black High School), Irmo Class of 1964 will hold its 60th Class reunion July 26-28. For more information email Sherley Anderson Brannon at [email protected] or call 803-238-8833. About Richlex High School Julius Rosenwald, Chicago philanthropist and president of Sears, Roebuck & Co., (1910-1925), helpedContinue Reading
I see Republican hypocrisy on a regular basis, but rarely is it so clearly on display as it was in the side-by-side columns in your ad on page 16 in the July 18th edition of The New Irmo News. In the first column you touted the endorsement you received fromContinue Reading