Irmo is seeing an increase in public art thanks to the involvement of a local group, The Artists of Irmo. This loose affiliation of local visual artists has committed to keeping art at several venues around the town on a rotating monthly basis. Two locations that are on the rotationContinue Reading

From a small, sleepy, rural town of the 1950’s, Irmo South Carolina has grown into a bustling suburb of our capital city and now has some valuable International influences.  As Columbia has grown and stretched its reach across the river, Irmo has become an extension of urban life and withContinue Reading

A new project that balances wildlife preservation with art will make the area around Richland Library Ballentine safer for local and visiting birds. Thanks to grant funding from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), the S.C. Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently applied a material to the library’s windows to eliminate reflectionsContinue Reading

The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns to the South Carolina State Farmers Market April 7 – 10. Visitors can shop for plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, springtime décor and much more from a variety of vendors. The Ask A Master Gardener booth will be back forContinue Reading

This April, the South Carolina State Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke’s historic walk on the Moon during the Apollo 16 lunar mission. Guests are invited to enjoy a full month of activities, including a new exhibition, a special planetarium experience and more. “ThisContinue Reading

Prom isn’t just another dance. It’s a tradition, a rite of passage, a ritual that brings together people who have something in common. It creates memories that last a lifetime. At Leeza’s Care Connection, their Senior Prom is even more than that. Celebrating Senior citizens, high school and college seniors,Continue Reading

The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival held its annual activities Saturday, March 26. People came in kimonos and costumes to enjoy several activities, including a Kimono Stroll, Plein Air Painting Day, and Cosplay Morning. Blossom lovers brought picnics and took photographs under the spreading trees. Saturday morning, Irmo Town Park hadContinue Reading

Major John Hendricks recently completed the prestigious FBI Command College program. The course is a dynamic, intensive and challenging program designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command-level positions. “Hands down this was the most fantastic training in my law enforcement career,” said Hendricks. “It was an incredible opportunity toContinue Reading