The South Carolina State Museum will host an Accessibility Morning this Saturday, November 8, from 9–11 a.m. Accessibility Morning offers a quieter, sensory-friendly experience designed for children, teens, young adults and adults who are neurodiverse or who have disabilities. Guests may participate in optional adapted activities or explore the museum’sContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Art Guild has announced Laura Hoff as Irmo’s Artist of the Quarter. A newcomer who has recently settled in South Carolina, Hoff is making waves in the local art scene. Her artistic career is rooted in a unique journey. After years spent working in corporate accounting, sheContinue Reading
Irmo will be holding a Veterans Day Ceremony November 11 at 11 am in Irmo Veterans Park on Palmetto Wood Parkway.Continue Reading
Members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, October 28–November 1 to compete in the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. The students represented South Carolina in the National FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event, earning a silver rating and placing 16th nationally. Forty-five teams—180Continue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will honor local veterans and support students exploring military careers during two special events on Wednesday, November 12. The day begins with a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. Military veterans who reside in theContinue Reading
Hundreds of residents turned out for Irmo’s National Night Out on October 23 in Moore Park. The annual event connects the community with local law enforcement, offering families a chance to meet officers, enjoy free food and drinks, and learn about public safety resources. “We’re thankful that so many individuals,Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo hosted a Trunk or Treat event October 31 in Moore Park, drawing thousands of costumed children and adults from across the community. Sponsors lined the park’s causeway with festively decorated vehicles and handed out hundreds of pounds of candy throughout the evening. The free, family-friendly eventContinue Reading
The staff at Irmo Town Hall celebrated Halloween in classic style this year, dressing in costumes inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Employees brought the beloved story to life with characters from Dorothy and the Scarecrow to the Tin Man and Wicked Witch, making the holiday festive for all whoContinue Reading
By Adam Feeney “My grandfather, Joe Feeney, was a World War II veteran who survived five invasions in Hawaii. The U.S. military honored him with a flag recognizing him as an American hero. My father, Brian Feeney, also served our country as a U.S. Air Force veteran and spent hisContinue Reading
Irmo voters opted for continuity Tuesday, November 4, re-electing incumbents Dr. Barb Waldman and Gabriel Penfield to the Town Council. Waldman and Penfield secured the two available council seats, defeating challengers Benjamin Battiste, George Frazier, Adam Raynor and Brandon Mundy. Unofficial results show Waldman receiving the most votes with 551.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. . On the W.C. Hawkins Stadium sidelines as Irmo looked to either tie the game or the lead, quarterback Jaxon Knotts found one way of supporting his Dutch Fork teammates. “I was over there praying the whole last minute of the game,” he said. After helpingContinue Reading