What you might notice first about Cap James is his silver hair, perfectly styled. What you will come to appreciate about him is his kind heart. A retired attorney, Cap is currently involved in financing real estate transactions, all of which satisfies his business side. But it is music thatContinue Reading
Michael Bundy, Chief Executive Officer for PRISMA’s Parkridge and Baptist locations, spoke on October 8 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. In his position Bundy monitors the performance at his two assigned hospitals on a daily – sometimes hourly – basis. Obviously, along with all the other medical situationsContinue Reading
At an event to celebrate the growth of Greg’s Groceries, a police-community relations program started by Serve & Connect, a Columbia, SC-based non-profit, AT&T and FirstNet presented the organization with a $125,000 contribution to further expand the reach and impact of Greg’s Groceries. In the last twelve months, Greg’s GroceriesContinue Reading
The Irmo Outreach Committee’s website (irmooutreach.org) has been updated to reflect information regarding the services it provides to the community. In the past two years, Irmo Outreach has served many elderly, disabled, and lower-income community members with assistance ranging from house painting to basic electrical repair and lawn maintenance. MoreContinue Reading
The former Irmo Sertoma Club recently held a meeting at the British Bulldog Pub Restaurant in Irmo and presented the past president Trevor Woodlief with a Past President’s Plaque. The plaque is presented to Trevor by Larry R. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer.Continue Reading
Irmo Town Councilman Bill Danielson, currently running for reelection, spoke on October 1 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Councilman Danielson highlighted both near- and long-term issues that challenge the Council. Near-term, Mr. Danielson described a climate in which small businesses are struggling to remain intact and viable underContinue Reading
More than just an evening of fundraising, Leeza Gibbons’ Dare2Care charity event on November 11th, is a challenge to find ways to connect and care in our community. This year’s theme is “Find Your Rhythm”, and features musical performances, a live auction, dinner, and an open bar. All proceeds willContinue Reading
On September 17 St. Andrews Optimist Club donated more than $20,000 to causes it supports. The photo shows representatives of those entities. More than its 50 year history, St. Andrews Optimists have donated more than a half million dollars in similar gatherings. The common thread is that these organizations impactContinue Reading
St. Andrews Woman’s Club held its summer social at the Irmo Community Park on September 13. Members and guests were able to enjoy an evening of fun, desserts, and catching up after the summer hiatus. New members welcomed into the club are (l to r) Rachel Richardson, Melly Makoski, Linda ShealyContinue Reading
51 Biblical Facts That Will Surprise You. By Mike DuBose The Christian Bible is the world’s best-selling and most-widely distributed book (7 billion copies). Since 2020, one million Bibles are being circulated annually, many through the Internet. The full Bible has been translated into 700 languages—more than any other book.Continue Reading
St. Andrews Optimists launched its 51st year August 13, welcoming as its speaker Ryan Taylor, Executive Director of the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter. The Optimist Club has been a benefactor of the Shelter for many years, supporting the vital work done there. The Shelter was founded in 1972 andContinue Reading