The Town of Irmo honored Women Veterans Recognition Day by the reading of a proclamation on the steps of Town Hall on Thursday, June 12. The celebration recognizes the 1948 signing by President Truman of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act which granted women a permanent role in the military.Continue Reading
Town Administrator Courtney Dennis was recognized at a luncheon Tuesday, June 17, in his honor for all the years he has served the Town of Irmo. Courtney’s first employment with the Town of Irmo was in July 2002 and his last day will be in July, 2025.Dennis has served theContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Celebrate Independence Day in dazzling style as the Town of Irmo presents a free Fourth of July Laser Light Show on Friday, July 4, at the Prisma Health Amphitheater in Moore Park. The evening of family fun kicks off at 7 p.m. and wraps up at 10Continue Reading
On May 21, Moore Bradley Myers celebrated S. Jahue “Jake” Moore’s 50 years of practicing law with special honors at Stone River in West Columbia. With more than 200 friends, family, colleagues, and dignitaries in attendance, MBM’s Senior and Founding Partner was presented with the Order of the Palmetto – South Carolina’s HighestContinue Reading
Mullikin presents a “path forward” for South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, addressed the S.C. Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Affairs Committee at the Palmetto Club in downtown Columbia, June 6, wherein he discussed a path forward forContinue Reading
Publisher’s note: Ellen first started writing for us in 2008 and earned a following in our newspapers reenacting the exploits of her grandmother Hattie. We at ‘Old Fashioned Community Newspapers’ will deeply miss her and ‘Hattie’s View’ and we our grateful for our time with her. Ellen Jane Coffey knewContinue Reading
Five honored by state agency for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) recognized five of its best as EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR 2024. The awards being presented at SCDNR’s Wateree Range, Friday, June 6, 2025. “To say these DNR employees are sterling recipientsContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Elder Law & Estate Planning Center Expert Answer: If you’ve been thinking about retirement, helping aging parents, or planning for the next phase of life, now is the time to make sure your own affairs are in order. One of the most overlooked—but most critical—stepsContinue Reading
Lake Murray, SC — Get ready for a patriotic weekend like no other! Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration 2025 will light up the sky on Saturday, June 28, with its iconic fireworks display launched from Spence and Dreher Islands. The show begins at dark (around 9:15 PM) and is synchronizedContinue Reading
Lake Murray, SC — Get ready for a weekend of high-octane excitement and incredible nautical craftsmanship as The Dam Boat Run returns to Lake Murray! This thrilling powerboating event will showcase some of the most impressive and beautifully engineered boats in the country. Boating enthusiasts from across the U.S. willContinue Reading
Richland County Council has unanimously passed the first county-level hate intimidation ordinance in the state of South Carolina. Under this new ordinance, it will be unlawful for a person to cause fear, intimidation, harm or damage to a person or person’s property because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationalContinue Reading