The Town of Irmo is launching a community-wide fundraising campaign to support the development of Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park—an all-inclusive play space designed to ensure children of all abilities have a safe, welcoming and engaging place to play together. The new playground will be located at 1113Continue Reading
CHAPIN – The Chapin High School Navy JROTC Booster Club will host its 3rd Annual Anchors Aweigh 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Chapin High School. The event serves two purposes: raising financial support for the NJROTC program and providing a family-friendlyContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society held its annual winter stamp show February 13–14, drawing dealers and collectors from across the Southeast for a two-day celebration of philately. Fourteen stamp dealers — traveling from as far away as Virginia and Florida and as close as Camden — filled the venue with postcards,Continue Reading
“It has been an honor to serve the county I have always called home” – Councilman Livingston By Paul Livingston It’s hard to say goodbye. That’s particularly true when you’re engaged in what was a labor of love. My 35 years as a member of Richland County Council have beenContinue Reading
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