By Thomas Grant, Jr. It was a successful weekend for some former Dutch Fork and Irmo players on the college level. South Carolina State’s 54-7 victory over Morgan State clinched the Mid-Eastern Conference title. The Bulldogs were led by an offensive line with local ties including Cam Johnson (Dutch Fork),Continue Reading
On Monday, November 11, diplomats, veterans, and local leaders gathered at Irmo Veterans Park to honor Veterans Day. The event, led by Irmo Town Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Erik Sickinger, included a heartfelt speech from Sickinger, who shared what Veterans Day means to him. Sickinger, affiliated with VFW PostContinue Reading
Using photos or videos to analyze your swing can be a powerful way to improve. You can capture images even during practice swings in the backyard, and then compare them to good examples of fundamentals. The camera provides an honest assessment—it doesn’t lie; it simply records. With still photos, videos,Continue Reading
On October 18, Doug Polen, Assistant Town Administrator for the Town of Irmo, shared insights on Irmo’s future development with the St. Andrews Optimists. Drawing from his previous experience with Moncks Corner, Polen emphasized Irmo’s goal to become a distinct and desirable community, separate from larger cities’ influence. In recentContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Irmo High School baseball team got into the Halloween spirit with a fun-filled scrimmage on October 30. The players, dressed in costumes, divided into two squads—the Goblins and the Ghouls—and battled it out for five innings. In a close game, the Goblins emerged victorious withContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce got into the Halloween spirit with its annual ‘SkerryOke’ event on Tuesday, October 29, where members and guests arrived in full costume and took to the mic to sing their favorite songs. The spooky celebration drew in some high-profile guests, includingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A ‘bye’ week came right on time for Irmo quarterback A.J. Brand to recharge his energies for a final playoff run “It was definitely a great week off,” he said. “We got to put in some work outside when others weren’t watching. Quick and fast, soContinue Reading
As a state representative and as a person heavily involved in the community, I have gotten to know Jason Baynham, Catherine Huddle and Ken Loveless very well. To that end, I am excited to support all three for District Five School Board. Jason Baynham is very active in our church,Continue Reading
The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo celebrated their 2024 Day of Giving at Seven Oaks Park October 11. Each year the members raise funds for youth programs and foundations in the greater Irmo community by selling Christmas trees and handmade wreaths at McGregor Presbyterian Church during the holidays, the AnnualContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Taylor Gepper and Dylan McIver from River Springs Elementary School as the Teacher and Student of the Month for October. Principal Matt Gams praised Taylor Gepper, noting, “As our current Teacher of the Year, she consistently makes a difference in her classroom.Continue Reading
The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo celebrated their 2024 Day of Giving at Seven Oaks Park on Friday, Oct. 11. Each year the members raise funds for youth programs and foundations in the Greater Irmo Community by selling Christmas trees and handmade wreaths at McGregor Presbyterian Church during the holidays,Continue Reading