by Kirk Luther, Publisher, The New Irmo News I stepped into a local restaurant this morning to grab a cup of coffee and watched an interaction between a customer and one of the waitresses. The waitress was as nice as could be while trying to explain to a customer thatContinue Reading
The annual 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray will be held July 2. The event is now in its 34th year, and presented by Lexington Medical Center. At noon, the annual boat parade will take place and this year’s theme is “Honoring our Heroes.” Enjoy the patriotic display asContinue Reading
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation has proclaimed West Columbia, SC resident Evelyn G. Jones Williams as a “Living Legend” in honor of her military service and 100th birthday on December 8, 2021. A ceremony was held on May 26th at NHC (National Healthcare), 2993 Sunset Blvd,Continue Reading
Award is the namesake of the late Milton Kimpson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief William H. “Skip” Holbrook both received the MILTON KIMPSON COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD for 2022 during the 58th-annual awards presentation luncheon hosted by the Greater Columbia Community RelationsContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Abigail Turner of Horse Creek Academy in Aiken, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2022 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of South CarolinaContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday rejected a bid of $413,360.50 for clearing, fencing and surfacing work on the town’s Rawls Creek Park project, asserting it was far too expensive. “It boggles my mind,” Councilman Bill Danielson said of the cost of the project. Clearing, grubbing, tree andContinue Reading
Fort Jackson’s friends and neighbors are invited to share, once again, in the evening’s festivities. “You asked for it and we have answered,” said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis “For the first time in years, we invite everybody to celebrate Independence Day with us.” The Master ofContinue Reading
Jesse Clayton from 5th Pocket Skateparks met with Larry Watts from Hybrid Engineering to begin design work for the skatepark at Rawl’s Creek. Jesse Clayton has been involved in the project for months now and has built several skateparks in South Carolina including Myrtle Beach, Florence, and Spartanburg. Jesse visitedContinue Reading
Camp Cole recently completed its Pollinator Plantation Project with support from a Conservation Education Mini-Grant from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District. Camp Cole, an accessible, inclusive camp and retreat center for children, teens and adults facing illnesses, disabilities and life challenges, was named Richland County Government and CommunityContinue Reading
Lucy Younginer Austin was recognized at the SC Statehouse on Wednesday, June 15th, by Representative Chip Huggins and the Members of the SC General Assembly for all of her litter pickup and community service in Irmo. Pictured L to R: Fred and Caroline Sojourner, Angela and Paul Younginer, Paul andContinue Reading
SC Career Kids held a ribbon-cutting at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce on Monday, June 19 kicking off their Career Kids Summer Camp. Camp runs from June 20 – 24th from 1 – 3 pm and is an opportunity for children to learn from professionals in varying fields aboutContinue Reading