By Jay Kilmartin State House District 85 On December 8, I proudly took the oath of office on the floor of the House of Representatives. When I campaigned to represent District 85, I had no idea an additional oath was required in order to serve. I really don’t know howContinue Reading
Columbia Parking Services has announced a new cashless payment method – ParkHub. Parking Services will migrate to this process for all paid parking events. A service fee will apply to all transactions. For more information on parking in the City of Columbia and to view all of the parking facilities,Continue Reading
Kimberly “Kim” Ann Lipsey Mitchell, 50, of Little Mountain, died Sunday, January 15, 2023. Born on March 27, 1972, in Greenwood, she was a daughter of Mary Lunell Davenport Lipsey and the late Clyde Douglas Lipsey. She was a 1990 graduate of the Mid Carolina High School and worked forContinue Reading
Op-Ed By Kirk Luther, Publisher It’s a huge loss for the residents and for those that could have profited nicely from the Town of Irmo’s pursuit of an entertainment area ‘main street’. Due to public opposition from the nearby land owners that quest has been abandoned. A perfect storm wasContinue Reading
Revival after the Races featuring Dove Awards Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Crabb to headline day two By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE PAST SEVEN YEARS the Mullikin Law Firm has been the named presenting sponsor for the historic Carolina Cup, sponsoring both the steeplechase race as “titleContinue Reading
By Al Dozier A motion filed by Mayor Barry Walker, Sr. to suspend a plan for land acquisitions to develop a new downtown district failed to receive a second at Tuesday’s town council meeting. Even as numerous residents continued to protest the plan the lack of a second means thatContinue Reading
Since November 1, Rapid Shelter Columbia has been in full operation. In addition to the overflow center to shelter people from colder weather, 50 individual pallet units were built to provide temporary housing for the chronically unsheltered. As of today, all of the 50 pallets designated for homeless individuals areContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Does Irmo need a new Town Hall? The Irmo Town Council is considering the idea as staffing and office activity continue to increase. “We’re busting at the seams,” Councilman Erik Sickinger said during Tuesday’s work session meeting. “Purchasing land for a new town hall” was listed asContinue Reading
The Irmo High School Concert Choir performed during the inauguration ceremonies for Governor Henry McMaster on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the South Carolina State House. The students, under the direction of choral director Frank Tuner, performed “Stars I Shall Find”. Congratulations to Mr. Turner and his incredibly talented students!Continue Reading
Inaugural Speech recognizes Office as a result of S.C. Floodwater Commission findings By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, the 117th governor of South Carolina, was sworn in for his second full term as the Palmetto State’s chief executive, Wednesday, January 11, on the stepsContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo Town Council came under attack Sunday in an emotional meeting with local residents on plans for a new “Downtown Project” that will require the purchase and development of local properties. The meeting at Macedonia Baptist Church was held to invite input from the community on aContinue Reading