By Rick Abercrombie On November 14, a pair of leaders from the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission Childrens’ Theatre spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. The presenters were Jenea Gardner and Tyler Bennett. Gardner is the Co-Producer for the Theatre at Crooked Creed Park, and Bennett has the same responsibilitiesContinue Reading
Irmo Elementary fifth grader Blakeley Perry has been named the Lake Murray–Irmo Rotary Club’s Student of the Month. “Blakeley is a quiet leader in the classroom. She is always doing what she is supposed to be doing and sets a great example for her classmates,” Irmo Elementary Principal Shannon FincannonContinue Reading
Wheels Harbison Area Transit, a non-profit founded in 1989, was created to serve HUD housing residents by providing free transportation to elderly and disabled individuals in the Greater Harbison Area. The service helps residents travel to medical and dental appointments, pharmacies, grocery and discount stores, and other essential destinations. InContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo recently heard from Major Mark Craddock, the Midlands Area Commander of the Salvation Army. Very soon the sound of the work of bell ringers will be seemingly everywhere in the community. Those workers manage the familiar Red Kettles that kickoff atContinue Reading
Lila Powers makes sure Santa is happy with his purchase at the Irmo St. Andrews Optimist Club Christmas Tree Lot next to McGregor Presbyterian Church at 6505 St. Andrews Road. Lila, the lot’s master wreath maker, has plenty of handmade wreaths available, and Fraser firs ranging from 5 to 9Continue Reading
IRMO, SC — The Town of Irmo received a unique and cherished piece of its history this week as martial arts instructor and local historian Brian Pena, accompanied by retired Irmo Police Chief Ray Nash, officially donated a fully restored 1980s Volkswagen Rabbit police car to the town. Mr. Pena, whoContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie On October 24, Doug Renew, Chief Investigator for the Office of the Secretary of State, spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Renew’s area of concentration for his presentation included both the pitfalls and sensible guidelines for charitable giving, particularly during the holidays. Renew laid outContinue Reading
The Coldstream Neighborhood Association has named 425 Lancer Drive as the November Yard of the Month. Congratulations to the homeowners for their outstanding effort in maintaining a beautiful and welcoming property.Continue Reading
Members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently rolled up their sleeves to help spruce up the garden at the Irmo Branch Library. The group joined garden coordinator and community advocate Jane Hiller to weed, trim, and tidy the popular outdoor space, which serves nearby residents as well as aContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie St. Andrews Optimists welcome a variety of speakers over the course of a typical year, and many of those guests address topics that relate to interaction with the youth of the community. Jerry Dean Pate, who for many years was a Columbia radio and television personality, recountedContinue Reading
The St. Andrews Woman’s Club was honored at the October 21 Irmo Town Council meeting with an official proclamation recognizing its efforts to end domestic and sexual violence. Mayor Bill Danielson presented the proclamation at Irmo Town Hall, designating September 27, 2025, as an International Day of Service to EndContinue Reading