By Al Dozier Southern Homes is offering another plan for a residential neighborhood in Irmo’s Palmetto Wood Parkway area just off St. Andrews Road. It’s somewhat different than a previous plan that failed to win zoning approval from the town of Irmo.The earlier plan called for 74 townhomes. The newContinue Reading
Students from District Five schools presented their grant projects at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies on Thursday, March 3. More than 80 projects were on display from students that received grants from the D5 Foundation through donations from local sponsors. The grants help fund numerous advanced research projects thatContinue Reading
Former Irmo Town Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Condom was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Gala held on Friday, March 4. The chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has performed at an outstanding level of service and accomplishment throughoutContinue Reading
Nora Hanson of Columbia was recognized at the Statehouse February 24 for receiving two World Karate Titles at the North American Sport Karate Association’s Banquet held recently in Chicago. Hanson is a twelve-year-old straight A student at Irmo Middle School who also plays the violin and soccer. She earned herContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo may soon get a new town flag. Councilman Erik Sickinger made the recommendation at Tuesday’s Town Council Workshop. “It will solidify our identity,” Sickinger said. “It’s something positive. Irmo has a town flag, but its 21-years-old and rarely seen anywhere. Sickinger said it’s time for aContinue Reading
Multiples of the Midlands (The MoM Club) will host its spring/summer consignment sale this Saturday, March 5, from 7 am to noon. The M.O.M. (Mothers of Multiples) Sale is held bi-annually, featuring gently-used items for children at reduced prices. Organized by volunteer members of The MoM Club, shoppers will findContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, several state lawmakers, and the chair of the S.C. Floodwater Commission announced “the filing of two bills that will provide critical funding to increase the pace and scale of land protection in South Carolina,” according to a statement released Wednesday, Feb.Continue Reading
Show of Works by Artists Mark Conrardy and Howard Hunt On March 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery at 324 State St, West Columbia, will host an opening reception for a show featuring artists Mark Conrardy and Howard Hunt. The public is invited to meetContinue Reading
On March 19, 2022, AND March 20, 2022, South Carolina State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community. This event will host over 150 vendors, crafters, and local businesses from all over the Midlands. There is FREE admission andContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. When Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Senior Deputy Thomas Browne recently returned from a visit to his native West Africa, he brought with him GIFTS FIT FOR A CHIEF: shoes in fact, but specially designed handmade house slippers that are only worn by African leadersContinue Reading
Artist Kimberly Case of Studio 3P, LLC will join 38 other artists as part of the 2022 Columbia Open Studios arts open house tour April 2 & 3. This free weekend-long event is an opportunity for art enthusiasts to visit the workshops of local artists, to observe art in theContinue Reading