In an effort to create greater opportunities for success and break down barriers for students inside and outside the classroom, Irmo High School has begun a partnership with the United Way of the Midlands to bring Young Men United to campus. The program is designed to target young men ofContinue Reading
Emmaus Church held a ground-breaking celebration on October 8 for its Irmo location. The church, which opened in late 2019, plans to open its new 11,023-foot building at 5170 Bush River Road in the spring of 2024. “This is an exciting next step for a community that has grown inContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson and Irmo town councilman Bill Danielson share a positive moment at a chamber of commerce function. Wilson has served the nation representing South Carolina since 2001. He serves as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Danielson is currently campaigning to become mayor of Irmo. DanielsonContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “Golden Peanut” remains in Lexington for another year. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon repeated as champion of the Boiled Peanut Eating contest held Oct. 11 at the South Carolina State Fair. The contest was held by the Coastal Plain League champion Lexington County Blowfish. KoonContinue Reading
Gift cards, chance at $5K for those who come to give during national shortage Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a month ago, thousands of donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to help rebuild the American Red Cross blood and platelet supply. As that generosityContinue Reading
The popular series follows Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators as they work missing persons cases By W. Thomas Smith Jr. “Missing: Dead or Alive,” a NETFLIX documentary series featuring the Richland County (South Carolina) Sheriff’s Department has been renewed for a second season with filming beginning in central South CarolinaContinue Reading
Global expedition leader named Native Texan Black Belt By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, global expedition leader, chairman of the S.C. Floodwater Commission and a member of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF), has received yet another martial arts honor, this time from the elite TexasContinue Reading
UNDER THE BATON OF GUEST CONDUCTOR ANTOINE T. CLARK Popular family-friendly Halloween concert matinee returns to Columbia The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Halloween at Hogwarts on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This family-friendly concert matinee will be under the baton of guest conductorContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday showed strong opposition to Irmo Mayor Barry Walker’s stance against a community homeowner’s association rule that prohibits political signs in residential neighborhoods more than 30 days before an election. The disconnect between the council and mayor was apparent when Walker failed toContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilman and Mayoral candidate Bill Danielson removes a political campaign sign after the Harbison Community Association notified him that it was a violation for the sign to be on HCA property. “I’m very happy to comply,” said Danielson. “It is clearly stated in their bylaws where and whenContinue Reading
A gathering of local leaders came together at the 18th annual Irmo Community Prayer Breakfast on September 28. Attendees included South Carolina House Representative Nathan Ballantine, House Representative Jay Kilmartin, former South Carolina House Representative Chip Huggins, and Candidate for Irmo Town Council Gabriel Penfield. The event was held atContinue Reading