Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s (KMB) annual shoe drive fundraiser is now in full swing and will continue through May 31. This community-driven initiative helps support KMB’s mission to engage, inspire, and educate the Midlands to invest in litter prevention, recycling, and beautification. Anyone can participate by donating new or gentlyContinue Reading
By Robin All I spent a lot of time watching the final two rounds at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte this past weekend. Having played tournaments there years ago, I wanted to see how the course would hold up against today’s top players and modern, high-tech equipment. What struckContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net This fiddle’s origin may never be known. Long did Grandad’s fiddle hang on my mother’s living room wall. I could never walk by it without wondering . . . “What’s its story?” Best I recall, my mother didn’t know its provenance, that fancy wordContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – A big thank you goes out to the Irmo Elementary School Student Council for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at last night’s Irmo Town Council meeting! The council took a moment to recognize the exceptional leadership and accomplishments of these young students throughout the school year. HighlightsContinue Reading
On Saturday, May 17, Moore Park came alive with friendly competition and community spirit as the Leadership Lexington County Class of 2025 hosted their “Bags, Beers, and Braggin’ Rights” Cornhole Tournament. The event, held at 7507 Eastview Drive, kicked off at 11 a.m. and featured food and beverages generously provided by local sponsors. ProceedsContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – May 21, 2025 – In an effort to promote literacy and build stronger community ties, the mayors of Irmo, Lexington, and Chapin are teaming up this summer for a special initiative: Tuesday Morning Story Time in the Park. Beginning May 20 and running through August 26, theContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council moved to go into Executive Session early in their Tuesday, May 20th town council meeting to discuss a contractual matter related to the hiring of a new town administrator. When council returned from Executive Session they voted to hire Jim Crosland, formerly the Cayce City Manager, toContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – May 20, 2025 – The Irmo Town Council ratified a contract Tuesday night during an executive session, officially naming Jim Crosland as the town’s new administrator. Crosland will assume the position on July 7, following the departure of current administrator Courtney Dennis, who is stepping down toContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – May 17, 2025 – The Coldstream Homeowners Association gathered for their annual picnic on Saturday at Moore Park, bringing together residents from one of South Carolina’s largest connected neighborhoods. The Coldstream subdivision, which includes over 1,000 households, was developed in the 1970s and 80s and takes itsContinue Reading
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Mike Ward’s candidacy for Irmo Town Council. As someone who has had the privilege of knowing Mike through our church community and our children’s school and sports activities, I can attest to his unwavering dedication to his family and our IrmoContinue Reading
Who lied about living in town and at the address he listed as his home address when he filed in October 23 to run for Irmo Town Council. He was removed from running in that election for not updating his address after he filed. But, let’s also be reminded whenContinue Reading