Residents were upset with a proposed zoning change that would allow 74 townhouse units to be built near Palmetto Wood Parkway in Irmo. At the Irmo Town Planning Commission meeting on Monday, January 31 nearly 60 in attendance voiced grievances about noise levels, traffic congestion and privacy issues. “All ofContinue Reading
Akil E. Ross, Sr, Ed.D.Superintendent I am honored to be named superintendent of School District Five of Lexington and RichlandCounties. The tradition of excellence of the schools is a direct reflection of the amazing supportour community provides to the schools. As a result, I intend to use this platform toContinue Reading
Jason Branham, longtime resident and current Richland County Planning Commission Chairman, will run for Richland County Council in District 1 in the upcoming Republican primary on June 14, 2022. Branham stated, “As a family man, it is important to me to have a county government that listens and addresses theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier A long legal battle to open a strip club on a Fernandina Road property near Costco has ended. Lexington County Councilwoman Beth Carrigg on Wednesday confirmed that the proposed Savannah Gentlemen’s Club will not open. She said application for an alcoholic beverage license was recently withdrawn. CarriggContinue Reading
“Join us at Irmo Fire District Headquarters, 6017 St. Andrews Road, for a Community Blood Drive that benefits all!“ The Irmo Fire District has partnered with The Blood Connection and the Irmo Fire Foundation to assist with the ongoing blood shortage crisis. The Blood Connection will be offering a $10Continue Reading
By Terry Ward West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day is set for Saturday, April 23, and a practice date has been set. “The anticipation level is at a high point for the return of Kinetic Derby Day,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “I’m excited and looking forward toContinue Reading
Virginia Ann Backlund Eckstrom, of Columbia, entered into eternal rest peacefully on January 27, 2022. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 31, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, with interment to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo Council members and Mayor Barry Walker Sr. butted heads at January 18’s meeting over disclosure of the names of businesses and how much they received in the distribution of some $250,000 in relief funds. Walker said he has signed a non-disclosure agreement seeking the information butContinue Reading
Representative Chip Huggins presented an award to Irmo Town Administrator Courtney Dennis at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, January 18. The Concurrent Resolution is from the House and Senate of South Carolina recognizing Dennis’s 20 years of distinguished service to the Irmo Police Department.Continue Reading
A plane crash occurred on Lake Murray on Thursday, January 13 around 1:45 pm that afternoon. The airplane went down near Taylor’s Cove Road in Gilbert and is being investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The plane was a Cirrus SR 20 based out of Greenville, SC and wasContinue Reading
The new year is a great time to organize your photographs and memorabilia into albums. Come share and remember life’s beautiful moments with a fun group of people every week while creating memorable scrapbooks. Bring your own scrapbooking or journaling supplies and spread out on plenty of table space. WorkContinue Reading