By Tom Poland I look forward to fall’s crisp air, college football, and colorful foliage, but with the good comes the sad. Hummingbirds take leave of us. It’s been a good hummingbird season. I’ve had many visitors to my feeders, far more females than males. All swoop and squeak asContinue Reading
Jason Baynham was raised in a loving Christian home and was taught the importance of family values, friendships, stewardship, honesty, helping others, hard work, problem solving, community and citizenship. From an early age Jason loved working in the yard or garden, whether at our house or helping his Grandparents. AsContinue Reading
As an educator in Lexington/Richland District 5, I have had the opportunity to observe and evaluate the motives and performance of Ken Loveless as a school board member and a citizen. Ken stepped forward in 2018 to carry on the legacy his wife, Jondy, began by asking about the needsContinue Reading
After serving on the District Five Board of Trustees for 8 years, I have continued to follow our district – especially as my grandchildren attended our schools. A lot of things have changed. Our taxes have increased, politics have entered some classrooms, our Irmo area school buildings have not keptContinue Reading
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is urging residents to be cautious and informed when donating to charities assisting those impacted by Hurricane Helene. As the Southeast begins the recovery and rebuilding process, Hammond advises donors to ensure their contributions are going to legitimate organizations that will effectively helpContinue Reading
After 73 days, Summer and Stephen Pearrow’s beloved cockatiel, Chipper, has finally made it back home, thanks to the support of the Irmo community and beyond. Chipper was discovered 24 miles away in Prosperity after weeks of uncertainty and fear that he might never be found. Chipper’s journey began whenContinue Reading
The Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church’s United Methodist Men (UMM) will host their 52nd annual BBQ fundraiser this Saturday, October 5, starting at 8 a.m. on the church campus at 3050 Leaphart Road in West Columbia. Since its inception in 1971, when it began as a fundraiser to support theContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Foot Savi, a therapeutic shoe store that has been serving the Irmo community for 25 years. Located at 7001 St. Andrews Rd. in the Murraywood Centre, Foot Savi now offers a broader selection of footwear, focusing on both therapeuticContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Optimal Health & Vitality, located at 1331 Dutch Fork Rd in the Ballentine Market. Led by fitness expert Jeff Griffith, also known as “Coach Griff,” and his wife, former fitness model Nikki Griffith, Optimal Health & Vitality isContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Tropical Smoothie Cafe located at 1180 Dutch Fork Rd. in Irmo. Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a variety of fresh, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, flatbreads, and bowls designed to give you an instant mood boost. Whether you’re stoppingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After a bye week, both undefeated Irmo and Dutch Fork return to action Friday to begin Region 4-5A. The Yellow Jackets (5-0) will travel to Lexington (4-1) in a revival of the “Battle of the Dam” series. They have lost the last six meetings with theContinue Reading