By Thomas Grant Jr. Change is definitely a theme in the post-Tim Whipple era for Irmo boys basketball. Along with first-year head coach Alex Guillen, the Yellow Jackets are sporting black and white jerseys and shorts without the trademark gold colors. “We kind of changed up the jerseys a littleContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo has purchased a powerful hurricane blower to improve street cleaning and park maintenance. The new equipment is designed to clear gutters and public areas quickly, cutting down on both time and labor required for these tasks. The blower will help remove leaves and debris from gutters,Continue Reading
The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation kicked off this year’s Shop with a Cop event on December 10 by helping 30 local families in need. The families received food, clothing, toys, and other essential items they might not have been able to afford this holiday season. The program, organized byContinue Reading
By Robin All 1. Avoid Bending Your Head Down at Address: 2. Allow Head Movement for a Full Backswing: 3. Embrace a Natural Swing: 4. Stay Motivated: These tips can help senior golfers play more comfortably while maximizing their performance on the course.Continue Reading
On December 1, Angela Valvasori, representing Westinghouse SURE, presented a generous $1,300 donation to Liz Harris of Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church. Westinghouse SURE, an organization of retired Westinghouse employees, is dedicated to supporting local charities through community involvement. The donation will directly aid Seven Oaks Presbyterian’s mission to provide warm,Continue Reading
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