The Town of Irmo is proud to announce that Mayor Bill Danielson has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Lexington County Development Corporation (LCDC). He will serve a three-year term. Mayor Danielson’s appointment ensures strong municipal representation in shaping Lexington County’s long-term economic strategy and fulfills theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Gray Collegiate Academy girls’ golf team and head coach Kathryn Cook held the program’s first-ever “Boo and Birdies” tournament at Charwood Country Club. The Lady War Eagles played a festive round of golf dressed in Halloween costumes, bringing a fun twist to the fall seasonContinue 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 helping theContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Many people struggle with sleep and occasional anxiety, and some look to natural remedies for support. While certain herbs and supplements have been traditionally used to promote relaxation and sleep, they may not work the same for everyone. Always consult a healthcare provider before beginning any supplement,Continue Reading
Irmo votes this Tuesday, November 4 for two council seats. The incumbents, Barb Waldman and Gabriel Penfield, face four other candidates vying for the seats. Benjamin Battiste, George Frazier, Adam Raynor and Brandon Mundy all seek the opportunity to sit four years on Irmo Town Council. There has been aContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is gearing up for a festive holiday season filled with immersive shows, special events, and family-friendly activities. Guests can experience the beauty of the Northern Lights in the planetarium show Áróra, enjoy the return of the popular Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D experience, and exploreContinue Reading
Lake Sweep Nets Over 15,000 Pounds of Trash Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) led a successful Lake Sweep/River Sweep on September 20, 2025, removing more than 15,170 pounds of litter, recyclables, and bulky debris from Lake Murray and nearby waterways. The cleanup is part of South Carolina’s annual Beach Sweep/RiverContinue Reading
Members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently rolled up their sleeves to help spruce up the garden at the Irmo Branch Library. The group joined garden coordinator and community advocate Jane Hiller to weed, trim, and tidy the popular outdoor space, which serves nearby residents as well as aContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie St. Andrews Optimists welcome a variety of speakers over the course of a typical year, and many of those guests address topics that relate to interaction with the youth of the community. Jerry Dean Pate, who for many years was a Columbia radio and television personality, recountedContinue Reading
Spring Hill High School served as the host site for the Carolinas Weightlifting Championships on October 18–19, welcoming some of the region’s strongest student-athletes. The two-day event featured weightlifters from clubs across both North and South Carolina, including competitors with national and international experience. Athletes ranged from elementary-aged lifters toContinue Reading
Eight high-school seniors from Lexington-Richland School District Five took part in the Live2Lead leadership conference on October 16, thanks to an invitation from Bency Beals, founder of Ignite Leadership Solutions. Two students from each of the district’s high schools were selected for the event, which connects young leaders with globallyContinue Reading