On Tuesday, December 19th, the Irmo Town Council took the opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of the Irmo Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and the exemplary leadership of Sergeant Kelly Mountzouros during their December 2023 Council Meeting. The Criminal Investigations Division received a commendation for its unwavering dedication toContinue Reading
SC7 and Mullikin Law raise funds for Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In what has become an annual Christmas tradition for the South Carolina 7 (SC7) expedition and the Mullikin Law Firm, Mullikin family members, employees of the firm and friends of the family gatheredContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council has canceled an agreement that goes back some 40 years to maintain roads and drainage in municipalities within the county. That action, taken at the Dec. 6 council meeting, could pose hardships on municipalities that do not have the resources to address problems LexingtonContinue Reading
Aaron Brand, Head Football Coach at Irmo High School, has received the prestigious recognition of being named the Carolina Panthers High School Football Coach of the Week. This accolade is part of the Panthers’ High School Football Coach of the Week program presented by GMC. In expressing his gratitude, CoachContinue Reading
As the holiday season unfolds, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has a unique celebration of its own with the arrival of Susan, a Giant Pacific Octopus, to the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center (ARCC). Almost nine months after the grand opening of the ARCC, theContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum proudly announces the successful completion of an accessibility-focused renovation, thanks to a $200,000 capital gift from Aflac and support from the State legislature. The museum’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility is now exemplified by all 10 public restrooms being fully compliant with The Americans withContinue Reading
In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Irmo Middle School’s 7th-grade student, Luke Sevilla, secured the title of Novice Bantam Division 125 lbs Champion at the South Carolina State Silver Gloves Tournament held on December 16 at the Jamil Temple in Columbia. Luke, a multi-talented athlete, not only excelsContinue Reading
In the spirit of modernizing holiday giving, The Salvation Army of the Midlands has introduced a tech-savvy twist to its iconic Red Kettle Campaign, making it more convenient for donors to contribute during this festive season. Gone are the days of scrambling for loose change; the familiar Red Kettle signsContinue Reading
On December 1, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo had the privilege of hosting Drs. Matthew and Amanda Boyeson, founders of Midlands Family Chiropractic, shared insights into a groundbreaking technology making waves in the Irmo community. The Boyesons, who established their practice in Irmo five years ago, presented the OptimistContinue Reading
September 16, 1943 – December 13, 2023 Brigadier General Richard Furman Jackson III, SCSG (ret.) of Columbia passed away peacefully December 13, 2023. Originally from Sumter, Richard was a graduate of Edmunds High School and a proud member of the class of 1965 at The Citadel. He earned his Master’sContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The much-anticipated finalized classification for the South Carolina High School League school years from 2024-26 were released Tuesday. Class 5A schools in Richland and Lexington schools will increase will three moving up from Class 4A. This group includes for the first time Irmo, along with RidgeContinue Reading