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
The South Carolina State Museum is opened its new exhibition, Bindings and Betweens: South Carolina Quilts, on November 13. The new display traces the history and art of South Carolina made quilts. Featuring pieces from the museum’s collection, the exhibition highlights both the objects and their makers for an in-depthContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has announced it has named Derrick Huggins as the Interim Executive Director after a unanimous vote from The COMET’s Board of Directors at their recent meeting. Huggins, who has served on the Board of Directors of The COMET for more than tenContinue Reading
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Angels of 2021. Fifteen Angels were recognized at a press conference in the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex. The Angels honored represent organizations that exemplify charitable giving in South Carolina. Representatives from all organizations were in attendance toContinue Reading
There is no doubt that Christmas in Newberry is a special experience, from the lights in Downtown Newberry to the “snowfall” on Friday nights in the park, but what helps Newberry stand out are the Christmas shows at the Newberry Opera House. Every year, the Newberry Opera House holds aContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation (IPDCF) is excited to announce its preparations for “Shop with a Cop” scheduled for Thursday, December 9, 2021, and Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 2:00-5:00 PM. “Shop with a Cop” is a program to assist our friends and neighbors in our community by adoptingContinue Reading
SFC. John Hendricks was sworn in as the Assistant Chief of Police of the Irmo Police Department on Friday, Nov. 12.The ceremony was held in the Irmo Veterans Park and was directed by Chief Bobby Dale. Hendricks received the promotion of Major along with his new title. Hendrick’s family andContinue Reading