At the September meeting of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club GFWC, members received valuable fitness advice from Peyton Oliphant, a Transformation Coach at Anytime Fitness Lake Murray. Oliphant discussed essential fitness tips for women, provided nutritional guidance, and highlighted the benefits of exercise for brain health, stress management, and tensionContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – On Tuesday, October 8, Richland County Councilman Jason Branham spoke to members of the Lake Murray Irmo Rotary Club as part of his re-election campaign for District 1, which covers portions of Richland County in Irmo and Ballentine. Branham, a lawyer with Tide Law in Irmo, highlightedContinue Reading
Congratulations to Selah Smith-Galloway, a fifth grader at Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences, for being named Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s September Student of the Month! Dutch Fork Elementary Principal Rebecca Dilley praised Selah, saying, “Selah is a creative, outgoing student who quickly caught the attention of her teachers.Continue Reading
On September 6, Michael Sims, founder and Executive Director of Teen Lead 360, shared his inspiring journey with the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Sims opened up about his challenging childhood, which included the imprisonment of his father for multiple murders. His life took a positive turn when he becameContinue Reading
The Seven Oaks Art Group invites local artists to come together for a morning of creativity every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Whether you enjoy painting, drawing, or exploring other artistic endeavors, this group is the perfect space to express your creativity. Participants are encouraged to bring their ownContinue Reading
Embry Kate Wilson was born to Kristen and Josh Wilson Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Dallas Texas. She is the granddaughter of the Mayor Bill and Peg Danielson of Irmo. She weighed in at 6lbs 14 oz.Continue Reading
Irmo Chamber of Commerce Teacher and Student of the Month for September are Amanda Parker and Ashton Smyers from Irmo Elementary School. “Amanda Parker is our current Teacher of the Year,” Principal Shannon Fincannon said. “She is an extraordinary teacher with a servant’s heart. She makes everyone she meets feelContinue Reading
The Lexington County Museum is inviting the community to delve into the mysterious and sometimes chilling history of Irmo and Dutch Fork with a free walking tour exploring local murders and mysteries. Tour Details: This guided tour will take you through Irmo’s shadowy past, revealing untold stories that shaped theContinue Reading
The highly anticipated Whataburger will officially open its doors in Irmo on Monday. The Texas-based fast food chain, which has been generating excitement in the community, begins serving customers on Monday, September 9, at 11 a.m. The restaurant, located at 1189 Dutch Fork Road across from Walmart, will be openContinue Reading
On August 16, Doug Stone, Scouting Executive for the Indian Waters Council, spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo about the evolving landscape of Scouting. With 33 years of experience, Stone shared insights into the future of Scouting, which will soon operate under the name “Scouting America” as itContinue Reading
The St. Andrews Rotary Club recently welcomed Gavin Brown, Vice President of Advancement at Midlands Housing Alliance, as their guest speaker. Brown oversees fundraising and community development for Transitions Homeless Center, a key resource for the homeless population in the Midlands. With over a decade of experience in both for-profitContinue Reading