Ryan Taylor, Executive Director of the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter, spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo on November 15. Taylor, pictured with speaker sponsor Steve Odom, received a copy of the Optimist Creed during the meeting. The Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter, located in Lexington County, providesContinue Reading
Fifth grader Anyalis Sifontes Lopez has been recognized as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Student of the Month. Irmo Elementary Principal Shannon Fincannon praised Anyalis for her exceptional character and positive impact on the school community. “Anyalis is a gentle spirit that stands out in a crowd,” Fincannon shared. “She isContinue Reading
St. Andrews Optimists welcomed speaker Doug Renew, Chief Investigator for the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office November 8. An early ‘90s graduate of Irmo High School, Renew spoke about scams that proliferate during the Holidays. All the scams target unsuspecting victims in order to separate those victims from theirContinue Reading
Eight members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club picked up litter along local roads recently. SAWC members hauled away 9 large bags of trash, 4 political signs, and 1 bumper. Pictured from left to right are Mary Ann Layne, Lynne Hauptner, Barbara Cross, Ann Martin, Katherine Keckeisen, Laura Nicholson, KayeContinue Reading
A team representing Lexington-Richland School District 5 presented the District’s enhanced mentoring programs to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo on October 25. For many years, District 5 has sponsored a program of mentoring individual students. Those students are normally identified and recommended by their teachers and guidance counselors. InContinue Reading
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is looking for volunteers to help spread holiday cheer by ringing bells at Red Kettles this Christmas season. The annual Red Kettle Campaign, which runs from November 29 through December 23, raises funds to support vital programs like rent and utility assistance, feeding programs,Continue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Victory Promotions and V12 Studios invite the community to join them for the Pre-Thanksgiving Giveback Brunch on Monday, November 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event aims to bring people together to support those in need. The day will feature food drives, back-to-school donations,Continue Reading
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