Residents of Irmo now have a new way to stay informed about town government, public safety and community events with the launch of The Irmo Insider, a quarterly newsletter produced by the Town of Irmo. Town officials say the publication is designed to provide consistent updates from Town Hall whileContinue Reading
IRMO, SC — The Town of Irmo is proud to announce Finance Director Lisa Hancock as the Employee of the Quarter. Since joining the municipal team, Hancock has transformed the town’s financial operations through a commitment to transparency, precision, and modern fiscal management. In her short tenure, Hancock has already made aContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C.’s Bruce Brutschy breaks national record actually, but unofficially By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love bench press. To me, outside of pull-ups (chin-ups), the bench press is the premier test of a man’s upper body (UB) strength. Apparently also true for the National Football League which gaugesContinue Reading
In recognition of National Heart Month and in conjunction with the Go Red movement promoting heart disease awareness, Columbia will host the third-annual Jump Start Your Heart Day Party this Saturday, February 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Finlay Park. The free community event will feature a wideContinue Reading
By Radley West “Muscle is not just for athletes. It’s for anyone who wants to age well and live strong.” When people talk about aging gracefully, they often focus on skincare, diet, or avoiding certain bad habits. Those things matter, but one of the most powerful tools for staying healthy,Continue Reading
By Joe Wilson – Member of Congress Scams are running rampant, and I want to make sure you have the necessary information to remain vigilant. Scammers, including those perpetrated by criminal cartels and rogue nations, utilize a variety of methods to steal information from you. Some of the most commonContinue Reading
An outstanding student and educator from Irmo High School International School of the Arts have been recognized as Student and Teacher of the Month by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. Makari Allen-Hendrix was named Student of the Month, while Amy Mew earned Teacher of the Month honors. “Amy MewContinue Reading
The cursed door no longer seals the mausoleum By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A road down Edisto Island way will take you past green swamps and oaks dripping with Spanish moss and shanties with bright, sky-blue doors. Churches white as egg whites line the road. Hauntings live there. AsContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard The socials were abuzz with news of Irmo High School alumnus Nick Emmanwori, ‘22, who showcased his talent on football’s biggest stage and helped the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks win the most recent Super Bowl. He was a standout at the University of South Carolina, earning First-Team All-AmericanContinue Reading
A minor earthquake shook the Irmo area around 6:45 p.m. on Friday the 13th, triggering a surge of 911 calls and prompting questions about the safety of the Dreher Shoals Dam. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the quake registered a magnitude 2.8 and occurred approximately twoContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy A woman recently shared that she had eaten the same lunch every day for three months: Spinach.Grilled chicken.Cucumbers.Balsamic vinaigrette. On the surface, it checks all the “healthy” boxes. Yet she had gained six pounds. She was tracking her macros. She was consistent. She was disciplined. So insteadContinue Reading