Jill McHugh, the founder of the Nectar Project in Newberry, spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo on July 8. After several years as Director of Palmetto Place in the Columbia area, she recently relocated to Newberry and is in the early stages of starting the Project. Its purposeContinue Reading
St. Andrew’s Woman’s Club’s Arts & Culture CSP treated the 5th grade class of Logan Elementary to a picnic at Sesquicentennial State Park on June 2. Students signed t-shirts and enjoyed picnic food. Committee members shown are Lynne Hauptner, Pam Johnson and Dianne McCarty.Continue Reading
The Rotary Club of Lake-Murray Irmo proudly presented the Irmo Police Department with checks totaling $8,000 designated for the purchase of a high-tech drone created for law enforcement agencies. The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation has also been working on this project and contributed a significant amount to make thisContinue Reading
Sylvan Learning is hosting a Christmas in July stuffed toy drive benefitting Irmo Fire. The staff at Irmo Fire uses these new toys with tags to help comfort children in distress during traumatic calls. Toy drop-offs are at Sylvan’s at the 1270 Bower Parkway location. Sylvan’s will present the toysContinue Reading
The June 17 speaker for St. Andrews Optimists was Tina Wilkerson, owner and founder of Elite Personal Training. Her business opened in 2008. A few years prior to opening, Wilkerson undertook a personal makeover to improve her fitness level. She spoke of a family history of poor health and ofContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilman Bill Danielson spoke recently to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. In his presentation, in addition to taking questions for the Club members, Danielson updated those in attendance on three key areas, among many, on which he is focused: Broad Road widening project, which is running behindContinue Reading
If it touches Lake Murray, either along shorelines or within the lake itself, Billy Chastain from Dominion Energy is responsible for its management. Chastain, who spoke on June 3 to St. Andrews Optimists, outlined some of his areas of responsibility. Lake Murray offers more than 650 miles of shoreline andContinue Reading
The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews, an all-volunteer, interfaith learning program for active adults 50 and above, is known not just for offering an array of classes and activities but also for a long history of giving back to the local community. This year both traditions continue with the Center’sContinue Reading
The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo held their 36th Annual GolfTournament on Monday, May 9th at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club inLexington. The tournament was presented by Ken Shuler Schools andCorporate Sponsors included Ameris Bank-Irmo, Charles Elfert Family Farmsand John Mitchell Realty. All proceeds benefit youth programs in Irmo.Continue Reading
District Five students Nitya and Kelsey were named the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo’s Service above Self May Students of the Month. “Nitya is always ready to volunteer and help others out. She recently helped the District with a grant and volunteered her time outside of school to collect waterContinue Reading
AllSouth Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its 20th annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Golden Hills Golf and Country Club in Lexington, South Carolina. Thanks to the generosity of the participants, sponsors, and donors, the Soldiers and Vets 2022 Charity Golf Tournament raisedContinue Reading