Captain Heidi Jackson, representing Richland County Sheriff’s School Resource Officer Division, spoke February 14 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Jackson has spent 26 years in law enforcement, 24 of them as an investigator. Her topic was the prevalence of sex trafficking, Richland County ranking first in South CarolinaContinue Reading
St Andrews Woman’s Club wore red to support women’s heart health during February.Continue Reading
By Dee Griffin Physical therapy (PT) is a critical player on the medical team. The overall goal of PT is to improve physical ability. It focuses on treatment of loss of function due to injury, illness, disability, or sedentary lifestyle. PT uses a variety of techniques to improve mobility, reduceContinue Reading
If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Spring Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins April 8. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and older, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Irmo and University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori is turning heads already at the next level. Last Friday in Indianapolis, he put together one of the best performances at the NFL Combine. From recording a 4.38 time in the 40-yard dash and posting aContinue Reading
The St. Andrews Optimist Club welcomed Adam Feeney as their guest speaker at the February 21 breakfast meeting, where he shared exciting details about the remodeling of Anchor Lanes on Lake Murray Boulevard. Feeney, a 2012 University of South Carolina graduate with a concentration in Finance, detailed the extensive renovationsContinue Reading
On February 7, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo welcomed as speaker Dr. Kaaren Wells Hampton. Hampton is the Principal of Irmo High School International School for the Arts. Highlights of Hampton’s presentation included a snapshot of the school’s current status and a look into future projects and goals. Hampton previouslyContinue Reading
Mary Margaret Judd officially retired from Dan S. Judd Consultants, Inc. December 31, 2024 after heading up the company for the last 36 years. She took reins of the company in 1988 that her father and mother, Norvelle, started in 1973. “I’ve really enjoyed the people that I’ve worked withContinue Reading
St. Andrews Woman’s Club GFWC volunteers picked up trash along St. Andrews Road February 8. Pictured right to left: Mary North, Barbara Williams, Gail Elfert, and Kaye HunkeContinue Reading
Troop 91 from the Irmo area participated in the Scouting for Food drive to help restock the shelves of Sharing God’s Love Food Bank in Irmo. Sharing God’s Love received more than 1895 pounds of food items and cash donations of almost $700. “Troop 91 has helped to fill-up ourContinue Reading
First they came for the immigrants And I did not speak out Because I was not an immigrant — No, wait. I DID speak out Because I believe that everyone in this country has a right to due process Then they came for the trans people And I need youContinue Reading