IRMO, S.C. – The St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently presented a donation to support the Snack Pack project at Union United Methodist Church, which provides food for students at Harbison West Elementary School. The contribution, presented to Michelle Cochcroft, coordinator of the Snack Pack program, will help fund meals sentContinue Reading
Open Letter Dear Editor, The special election is getting close. I would like say a few words for someone I find special. My friend and town citizen who has stepped up to the plate when needed. His name is George Frazier. He serves on the event committee trying to bringContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department recently honored two of Irmo’s finest—Sergeant Charles Black and Corporal Emmanuel Polanco—with the prestigious Life-Saving Award for their heroic actions during a structure fire on August 20, 2024. Responding swiftly to reports of a fire at the Harbison Shore Assisted Living Facility at 990 Columbia Avenue, Sergeant Black and CorporalContinue Reading
To me, yes, and to many others as well, it does. But to some voters who do not know what integrity, doing the right thing, having morals even means, then how can that be part of the factors in determining who they vote for? It isn’t. Those voter will decideContinue Reading
As a business owner who serves the Irmo community, I know how important it is to have strong and steady leadership at the local level. I may not live in Irmo, but I care deeply about its future. That’s why I’m proud to support Mike Ward for Irmo Town Council.Continue Reading
Mike Ward is precisely the kind of person we want to see stepping up to help lead our Irmo community. He embraces the imperative that a sense of belonging is everything, which, coupled with his excellent leadership means he will get the stuff done that needs to get done toContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The town of Irmo is set to welcome the thrilling conclusion of the Hemmings Motor News Great Race on June 29 at Moore Park, marking the Grand Finish of the iconic 2,300-mile, cross-country rally. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country, the event is more than just aContinue Reading
IRMO – Tari Tucker Watson, a Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) adviser at Irmo High School, has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the FCCLA Spirit of Advising Award. This national honor is awarded to only one chapter adviser per state each year, out of overContinue Reading
BLYTHEWOOD, SC — The 14th Annual Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic held on Wednesday, May 14 at Cobblestone Park Golf Club, had a record setting year in their continuing mission to support families facing stage IV cancer. This year’s gifted proceeds exceeded $113,000 to five Rainbow Warriors and their families. SinceContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — May 7, 2025 — Midlands Technical College recognized eleven exceptional students from Lexington-Richland School District Five for earning the General Studies Academic Certificate through the college’s Dual Enrollment Program. These high-achieving students — representing Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School, and Spring Hill High School —Continue Reading
Leaphart Elementary STEAM Magnet School is the proud recipient of a brand new “Buddy Bench” thanks to the St. Andrews Woman’s Club and the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club. The two organizations partnered with the school throughout the school year to support the TREX Plastic Recycling Program. Through their dedicated efforts,Continue Reading