First they came for the immigrants And I did not speak out Because I was not an immigrant — No, wait. I DID speak out Because I believe that everyone in this country has a right to due process Then they came for the trans people And I need youContinue Reading
Irmo Middle School wrestler London Kyle went 3-1 in finishing in third place at the statechampionship this past weekend.Continue Reading
Mariah Bales, a student at Nursery Road Elementary School, has been recognized as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s January Student of the Month. Fifth-grade teacher Jessica Erickson praised Mariah’s character and dedication, saying, “Mariah is a quiet, sweet soul. She is the first to help a student in need and stays with thatContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin How are those new year resolutions going? With the new year, the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions often comes up. Something about the calendar changing over to a new year give us a sort of clean slate or the opportunity to make changes we have beenContinue Reading
The Board of Directors of Sharing God’s Love (SGL) is thrilled to announce that Shari Selke will continue as Executive Director of the ministry. This update comes after a recent change in Shari’s personal life—her husband, who had planned to retire at the end of 2025, has decided to postponeContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The Irmo Chili Cook-Off is spicing things up this year with a heartwarming addition: local potters will sell unique, handmade bowls and mugs during the event on January 25 at Moore Park. The fundraiser is part of the Empty Bowls movement, a global initiative by artists toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The number ‘10’ was on the mind of Alex Quillen prior to Irmo’s Tuesday home game against Newberry. This would give the Yellow Jackets double-digit wins in non-region play in his first season at the helm. Sparked by a 3-point shooting outburst to open the game,Continue Reading
Get ready to spice things up! The Town of Irmo Events Committee invites you to the Irmo Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, January 25 at Moore Park. This event is your chance to showcase your chili-making skills while supporting a great cause. Proceeds will benefit McGregor Presbyterian Church’s Snack Pack Program,Continue Reading
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