IRMO, SC – The United Women in Faith of Union United Methodist Church will host the Shower of Hope Community Resource Expo on Friday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Family Ministry Center, located at 7582 Woodrow Street in Irmo. This free, family-friendly event is designedContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club (LMIWC) honored its 2025 female scholarship recipients, Hollis Head of Dutch Fork High School and Baxley Baker of Irmo High School, during a special presentation held April 29 in the Irmo Branch Library Garden. Each student was awarded a $2,000 scholarship, madeContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose I was sitting on my recliner relaxing and suddenly, I sensed the room was spinning, dizziness appeared, and nausea followed. When I later studied the symptoms, dehydration surfaced as a potential culprit. I began to review the liquids I had consumed over the last week which wereContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Leaphart Elementary STEAM Magnet has received a $500 donation from the Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District to support its outdoor garden programs. The funds will go toward enhancing the school’s pollinator, vegetable, and native plant gardens, which provide hands-on learning opportunities for students in science, sustainability,Continue Reading
We support Ed Greco for Irmo Town Council in the June 3 Election. We know Ed as both a former SCANA co-worker and as a neighbor. His commitment to integrity was appreciated by his SCANA peers. As a neighbor, Ed cares for our community, which he demonstrates through his actions on theContinue Reading
Town Administrator Courtney Dennis to Step Down After 23 Years of Service to the Town of Irmo After more than two decades of dedicated public service, Town Administrator Courtney Dennis has announced his resignation from the Town of Irmo, effective July 3, 2025. Dennis is departing to accept a newContinue Reading
At the SC Community Development Association Annual Conference, which was held in Hilton Head last week, Irmo was a finalist for the Community Achievement Award presented by the Municipal Association of SC. Irmo came in 2nd for the development of the Rawls Creek Project which includes a skate park, twoContinue Reading
CAYCE, S.C. – Local angler Andy Wicker brought home a major victory last week, winning the 2024 American Fishing Tour (AFT) National Championship on Lake Murray and earning the prestigious title of Angler of the Year. Wicker, a Cayce native, topped a field of skilled weekend anglers from 20 statesContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA chapter has earned top honors as a Gold Chapter in South Carolina through the National Chapter Award Program. This prestigious recognition highlights the chapter’s commitment to excellence and its success in implementing the mission and strategies of the National FFA Organization.Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – A total of 112 students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have earned the distinction of being named South Carolina Junior Scholars for the 2024–2025 academic year. The South Carolina Junior Scholars program, developed by the South Carolina Department of Education in 1985–1986, recognizes eighth-grade students with exceptionalContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After winning in the post-season for the first time since 2019, Irmo baseball earned a spot in the Class 5A Division II Lower State playoffs. The Yellow Jackets defeated Westwood 13-3 in six innings Thursday in the deciding game of the Best-of-Three play-in series. With theContinue Reading