From November 1-30, the Columbia office of the Palmetto Trail will be collecting newly purchased middle grade shoes for the Oliver Gospel Mission (OGM). With colder weather already on our doorsteps, now is the time to help those who need it most. Shoes are the most requested needs of ourContinue Reading
Three Irmo Girl Scouts from Troop 785 have earned the Silver Award. Megan Burgess (13), Pearl Owens (13), and Ari Tyler (13) began their project by presenting a community service project plan to Principal Shannon Fincannon of Irmo Elementary School. Together, the scouts and Fincannon established a priorities list ofContinue Reading
Retired Richland County deputy sheriffs and others making deliveries By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Saint David’s Episcopal Church in northeast Columbia provided 65 Thanksgiving dinners for seniors across Columbia and the Midlands, Wed., Nov. 17, with approximately 35 percent of the senior recipients being shut-ins, though nearly all are erringContinue Reading
The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band has been selected to perform in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing the state of Alabama. Local students performing include: Cameron Duncan of Chapin (29036) will perform with the Trombone section/position. Iriana Molusky of Lexington (29072) will perform with the Colorguard section/position.Continue Reading
You can find a variety of “Murray Christmas” items at Lake Murray Country’s Souvenir Shop, located inside the Lake Murray Country Visitor Center. This year the Murray Christmas design is a photograph that local resident, Ross MacNett, took last December of his brightly lit Christmas tree on his Lake MurrayContinue Reading
A proposed cell tower in Irmo has been placed on hold for at least sixty days while more information is gathered and resubmitted to the Town of Irmo Zoning Board of Appeals. At a public hearing on November 15, an audience of nearly 40 citizens were on hand to hearContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has received questions concerning a proposal that suggests suspending the state gas tax for the next eight months and instead backfilling the $612 Million void with other funds to be appropriated by the state legislature. While the politics surrounding the gas tax continue toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council approved a contract at the November 16 council meeting with Hybrid Engineering for design work on the Rawls Creek Park. The council approved Hybrid’s bid of $127,110 for the initial development of the planned skate park, dog park and community garden that hasContinue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties is seeking a community member to serve a three-year term as its representative on the Richland County Board of Assessment Appeals. The primary responsibility of the Board of Assessment Appeals is to hear and rule on appeals related to property tax assessmentContinue Reading
“It’s the season of giving! This year, all three of Irmo Fire District’s Fire Stations will serve as drop-off locations for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation! You may drop off new, unwrapped toy donations throughout the entire month of November to the following stations: Headquarters Station- 6017 St. AndrewsContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Friends and constituents honored Irmo Councilwoman Kathy Condom with a celebration Friday at the Irmo Municipal Building in recognition of her 18 years of service. Condom is now completing her fourth term and does not plan to seek re-election. She presently serves as mayor pro-tem. As sheContinue Reading