Visitors to the 50th Annual LexMed Irmo Okra Strut had a unique opportunity to enjoy local artwork created by members of the newly formed Greater Irmo Art Guild. Kim Winn, President of the new Guild and owner of local art hub, Artistic Aspirations, explained “This undertaking was a true communityContinue Reading
After a pause due to Hurricane Helene and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Irmo Okra Strut finally celebrated its milestone 50th festival on September 26 and 27. What began decades ago as a fundraiser by the Lake Murray–Irmo Woman’s Club to support a new library has grown into a two-day celebration.Continue Reading
Spring Hill High School will be recognized today, Thursday, October 2, as South Carolina’s College Application Month “School of Excellence” by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The honor also places Spring Hill among just 26 schools nationwide recognized by ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) for their effortsContinue Reading
Open Letter Barb Waldman is totally qualified as a candidate for Irmo Town Council. She has represented the Town of Irmo and all constituents in an admirable way during her first term. Barb can be counted on to not only stand as a force of reason and good character inContinue Reading
If you live in the town of Irmo, you should have received a mailer from Tyler’s Sanitation with an updated pickup schedule for your location. The new scheduling starting September 29. For a listing of all streets, visit https://tinyurl.com/nd2bds6h. Irmo Recycling – “A” week starts October 2 and 3, andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. On one side, Dutch Fork has had over two weeks to simmer over its first loss in two years. About eight miles away, rival Irmo has had the time to get accustomed to its number-one ranking in Class 5A. On Friday, both teams return to actionContinue Reading
Comic book and toy fans, get ready! The Vault Show, hosted by Chris’s Vault, comes to Columbia this weekend, October 4–5. Much like the dealer’s room at a Comic-Con, the show will feature: Tens of thousands of comic books Comic art and collectibles Vintage toys and action figures Life-like modelsContinue Reading
By Robin All Over the last two weeks, we’ve covered both the backswing and the follow-through. But after watching the Ryder Cup, I realized something important—golfers should focus more on developing their core muscles than relying just on their hands and arms. The top players generate power through their lowerContinue Reading
Columbia Streams Art has officially opened submissions for the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking competition. Entries must be uploaded through the submission gateway at mayor.columbiasc.gov/columbia-cell-a-brates-cinema-cellphone-competition by Wednesday, Oct. 8. The competition is open to filmmakers of all skill levels, with films running three to ten minutes in length, shot entirelyContinue Reading
Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole, Columbia. The dance-illusionist company MOMIX is bringing its production of Alice to the Koger Center for the Arts for one night only on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice blends illusion, acrobatics, magic,Continue Reading
The staff at Irmo Middle School enjoyed a relaxing treat on Friday, Sept. 26, when Midlands Family Chiropractic visited the campus to provide massages and chiropractic therapy. “Healthy, happy teachers have happy students,” said Lesli Reeves, IMS Behavior Interventionist. “This is a great way for our teachers and staff toContinue Reading