By Al Dozier Irmo Town Administrator Bob Brown received a positive evaluation from the Irmo Town Council during a closed-door executive session Monday, according to town officials. Irmo Mayor Barry Walker Sr. declined comment on the evaluation, noting it was an “executive session” that doesn’t require public disclosure. Town officialsContinue Reading
Paul F. Younginer retired April 30 after 35 years of South Carolina state government service. During his career Younginer served a total of thirteen years on the Town of Irmo Council and still serves on the Irmo Arbor Day Committee. A retirement reception was held in his honor May 26.Continue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday gave final reading to an ordinance adopting the proposed 2021-2022 budget totaling $7,250,491. Mayor Barry Walker noted the budget funds a “world class” police department and town hall and does not impose millage on Irmo residents. The town is also expected toContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District has been named a Fire Safe Community for 2019 and 2020 by the SC state Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire Safe South Carolina has united several fire service organizations to reduce fires, fire injuries, and fire deaths in South Carolina. These organizations include, South Carolina State Fire,Continue Reading
At 1:15 on the afternoon of June 10, Irmo Outreach Committee volunteer Allen Olson heard an unusual noise while sitting on the back porch with his dogs at 107 Maid Stone Court, in Irmo’s New Friarsgate subdivision. Turning around, Allen saw smoke coming from beneath the eves of his home.Continue Reading
Irmo resident Jane Hiller, education director with Sonoco Recycling in Columbia, has been named as the winner of the 2020 South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award during a ceremony held at the State House in Columbia. Governor Henry McMaster presented her with the award. “We have focused considerable efforts on protectingContinue Reading
The Nation of Patriots’ 12th Annual Patriot Tour for Veterans will host a flag transfer ceremony in Irmo this Saturday, June 19. One flag bearer will receive the American Flag in the transfer ceremony at 2 pm at Harley Haven as part of the nationwide, city-to-city 14,500-mile, 115-day Patriot Tour.Continue Reading
Chuck Larsen (93) on the left and John ‘Doc’ Holiday were seen talking together at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting held on Wednesday, June 9. Chuck Larsen is the President Emeritus of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce and John is still going strong at 96 andContinue Reading
Walmart presented a check worth $5000 to the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation on Tuesday, June 15. “The IPD Community Foundation bridges the gap between law enforcement and community,” said Irmo Police Chief Courtney Dennis. “All the donations go back into the community by aiding those in need or supportingContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd. The Boat Parade is back this year and will take place at 12pm. Boats of all sizes and shapes are invited to register; this year’s theme isContinue Reading
The 8th annual Reggaetronic Music Festival is returning to Spence Island on Lake Murray on June 19. The free-floating festival will take place from 11 am – 6:30 pm The lineup this year includes Tropidelic, Little Stranger, Sun-Dried Vibes, Lefty at the Washout and others. Reggaetronic is partnering with MonsterContinue Reading