On a hot August Saturday in Irmo, the parking lot outside American Legion Post 174 filled early with rows of gleaming classic cars. Families strolled past polished ’57 Chevys and roaring muscle machines, while a lively cornhole game drew cheers. Veterans shook hands, swapped stories, and greeted neighbors. It lookedContinue Reading
Medal of Honor recipient, military leaders, other VIPs to attend afternoon event at Columbia Convention Center next week The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) will hold its first press conference announcing its new 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and its permanent home at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Friday,Continue Reading
Irmo, SC — Get ready to usher in the holiday season with a spectacular new tradition! The Town of Irmo Events Committee is thrilled to announce the First Annual Irmo Christmas Parade, rolling through the streets of Irmo on Saturday, December 6, at 9:00 AM. Enjoy a morning filled withContinue Reading
Irmo, SC (Nov. 6, 2025) — This holiday season, the Town of Irmo is partnering with Toys for Tots, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s iconic children’s charity, to help bring joy to local families in need. Drop off New, Unwrapped Toys at Town Hall:Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrappedContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Photo: The ash door to the smokehouse in Historic Brattonsville. To some, the smokehouse remains a symbol of the impoverished, rural South. Not me. I see it as a rustic savior, and I thank the late Harry Crews for my column’s title. I recalledContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Art Guild has announced Laura Hoff as Irmo’s Artist of the Quarter. A newcomer who has recently settled in South Carolina, Hoff is making waves in the local art scene. Her artistic career is rooted in a unique journey. After years spent working in corporate accounting, sheContinue Reading
Irmo will be holding a Veterans Day Ceremony November 11 at 11 am in Irmo Veterans Park on Palmetto Wood Parkway.Continue Reading
Hundreds of residents turned out for Irmo’s National Night Out on October 23 in Moore Park. The annual event connects the community with local law enforcement, offering families a chance to meet officers, enjoy free food and drinks, and learn about public safety resources. “We’re thankful that so many individuals,Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo hosted a Trunk or Treat event October 31 in Moore Park, drawing thousands of costumed children and adults from across the community. Sponsors lined the park’s causeway with festively decorated vehicles and handed out hundreds of pounds of candy throughout the evening. The free, family-friendly eventContinue Reading
The staff at Irmo Town Hall celebrated Halloween in classic style this year, dressing in costumes inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Employees brought the beloved story to life with characters from Dorothy and the Scarecrow to the Tin Man and Wicked Witch, making the holiday festive for all whoContinue Reading
By Adam Feeney “My grandfather, Joe Feeney, was a World War II veteran who survived five invasions in Hawaii. The U.S. military honored him with a flag recognizing him as an American hero. My father, Brian Feeney, also served our country as a U.S. Air Force veteran and spent hisContinue Reading