IRMO – Country music legend Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry will take the stage at Harbison Theatre on Thursday, September 25, to launch the 50th anniversary celebration of the Okra Strut Festival. Known for their Southern rock-infused country sound, Montgomery Gentry—founded by Eddie Montgomery and the late Troy Gentry inContinue Reading
Congratulations to Irmo Town Council Members Phyllis Coleman and Dr. Barb Waldman on their recent graduation from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government, a respected program offered by the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC). The institute is designed to provide municipal leaders with essential training in the coreContinue Reading
IRMO – Mayor Bill Danielson announced a new partnership with the Irmo Police Department’s Community Foundation (IPDCF) this week, unveiling the “Mayor’s Uplift Initiative,” a program designed to provide greater assistance to families in need throughout the Irmo area. Backed by generous community support, the initiative has already raised approximatelyContinue Reading
IRMO – Shoppers and supporters alike are invited to a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, July 26, with all proceeds going to the Irmo Fire Foundation. The sale will be held at Union United Methodist Church and will feature a wide variety of items, including household goods, clothing, toys, furniture,Continue Reading
Richland County Council has officially adopted its budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. During a meeting held June 17, Council approved the $1,457,108,024 spending plan after a third and final reading. The new budget took effect on July 1. This year’s total budget reflects a $16.3 million increase from last year.Continue Reading
Richland County’s Fire Marshal’s Office has earned the title of a Fire Safe South Carolina Community, a designation that recognizes its strong commitment to public safety and fire prevention. The honor comes from the Fire Safe South Carolina program, a statewide initiative focused on reducing fire-related injuries and promoting fireContinue Reading
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding the public to be cautious when donating to disaster relief efforts following severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the flash floods in the Texas Hill Country need our help,” Hammond said. “Unfortunately, scammers are already trying toContinue Reading
The Maker’s Mark I can’t remember who I signed the first book for but I’ll hazard a guess it was a woman. Not many men turn out for book signings. For sure I remember where I was. At Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. Thus began signings for thirty-six yearsContinue Reading
Prisma Health is making it easier for patients across South Carolina to access cutting-edge surgical care. The health system is expanding its robotic-assisted surgery program to more hospitals across the state, helping more people benefit from less invasive procedures and faster recoveries—without having to travel far from home. As partContinue Reading
Sixth annual expedition winding its way through the Midlands this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A hand-picked team from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) joined Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Michelle McCollum, president of the S.C. National Heritage Corridor, and otherContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at the Irmo Municipal Building located at 7300 Woodrow Street in Irmo. This was the first official town council meeting forTown Administrator Jim Crosland. “I had a great week settling in,” said Crosland.”It’s a pleasure getting to know theContinue Reading