IRMO, S.C. – The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo welcomed guest speaker Randy Rush, Executive Director of The Courage Center in Lexington, during its breakfast meeting on March 14. Rush shared the center’s multifaceted approach to helping individuals and families struggling with substance use and addiction. The Courage Center focusesContinue Reading
Members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club attended the annual Lexington School District 5 Volunteer Breakfast on April 2 at Seven Oaks Park, where they were nominated for the Outstanding Volunteer Group of the Year Award. As part of their community service program, the club has adopted Seven Oaks School,Continue Reading
In 2021, right after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most everything, Marie Ryan had a vision to bring kids together in the community through skateboarding. Running an after school program at the Universal Outreach Church in Irmo she started with a handful of young students who took to the parkingContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Mike Ward, a longtime community leader and advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for Irmo Town Council. Ward, who most recently ran for Lexington-Richland School District 5 Board, said his decision to seek a seat on the Town Council comes as a direct response to numerous communityContinue Reading
Hadley Gary, a student at CrossRoads Intermediate School, has been named the March Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Student of the Month. Hadley is recognized for her leadership, kindness, and commitment to service. She is an active member of the Beta Club and serves as one of the school’s student ambassadors. “HadleyContinue Reading
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness and balance issues. More than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s but awareness about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are limited. April is marked as Parkinson Awareness month. It is important to know that diagnosis andContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic will presents the 11th Anniversary of Tasting Notes March 31 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the SC State Museum (301 Gervais Street). Tasting Notes is the orchestra’s signature fundraising event. The wine and food celebration will raise funds this year to support the organization’s artistic,Continue Reading
Are your bookshelves overflowing? Need to make room? The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, will accept donations of used books from 2 – 5 pm March. 27. Books may be dropped off curbside at the side entrance to the library, where Friends volunteers will assistContinue Reading
Essential Tremor or ET is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking, affecting millions of people worldwide. The month of March is ET Awareness Month and two local businesses are dedicating a portion of proceeds to the International Essential Tremor Foundation. Ice Cream Taco at 2708 Emmanuel ChurchContinue Reading
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