By Rick Abercrombie The June 24 speakers at the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo were representatives from Palmetto Foundation for Prevention and Recovery. The Foundation focuses on the presence of opioid use and abuse in the Irmo/Chapin community. Having lost his son Chase to an accidental opioid overdose, Bruce Loveless,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Irmo Little League Major baseball team has claimed the South Carolina District Three championship, earning a spot in the upcoming state tournament on John’s Island. The team’s hard work and determination paid off as they outplayed tough competition to take the district title. Next up,Continue Reading
IRMO – Students at Seven Oaks Elementary School now have a fun and exciting way to get new books thanks to the St. Andrews Woman’s Club, which recently presented the school with Inchy the Book Vending Machine. The vending machine, stocked with a wide selection of books, was donated alongContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie On June 13, Shari Selke, Director of Sharing God’s Love, spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. After a brief hiatus, Selke is actually in her second stint as Director, having recognized the role as her life’s work. St. Andrews Optimist Club has donated financially toContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – United Way of the Midlands is launching their 4th annual Ready, Set, Supply. initiative, a drive aimed at stocking the classrooms of elementary school educators throughout the Midlands. The drive focuses on schools served by United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC), their education initiative committed to fosteringContinue Reading
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) has announced the appointment of Derek Stapleton as the organization’s new Vice President of Finance. With more than 25 years of experience in financial management, Stapleton brings expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and fiscal oversight. His track record of implementing financial practicesContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie In a past visit to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo, Dr. Alonzo Johnson spoke to the Club about the mission and work of his Church’s Universal Life STEAM Academy (ULSA). Johnson serves as Director of ULSA. On June 6, Dr. Johnson visited the Club again, over twoContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is happy to announce that Lieutenant Grinstead has been honored as the Employee of the Quarter! This well-deserved recognition highlights her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the department and the community. Chief Dale shared his pride in Lieutenant Grinstead, stating, “We’re proud to recognize LieutenantContinue Reading
A woman bank customer was arrested by Irmo Police following an incident at SAFE Federal Credit Union on Dutch Fork Rd. just past Ballentine. At 12:58pm on Thursday, June 12, officers responded to a report of an armed bank robbery. When IPD arrived on the scent the suspect had alreadyContinue Reading
IRMO, SC — On May 23, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo welcomed Heather Turner, Interim Executive Director of Palmetto Place, to share updates on the organization’s mission and the powerful impact it continues to make in the lives of vulnerable youth across the Midlands. For years, the Optimist ClubContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo continues its support of South Carolina Career Kids (SCCK), a nonprofit organization that introduces students to career possibilities and public safety through interactive programs. At the Club’s May 9 meeting, SCCK representatives Libby Hendley and Matt Southern presented updates on theContinue Reading