More than 140 new officers have joined the ranks of the United States Armed Forces following a joint commissioning ceremony held on Friday, May 3. Approximately 30 percent of The Citadel Class of 2024 accepted commissions into various branches, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.Continue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo residents will soon see an increase in yearly sanitation fees. At the May 21 meeting, the Irmo Town Council gave a second and final reading to an ordinance adjusting the yearly fees for sanitation collection, stormwater management and uniform service fees from $300 per year to $346.50Continue Reading
A special ceremony, featuring the public unveiling of the Irmo First Responders Memorial will be held on Tuesday, May 28th at 10:00 a.m. at Irmo Town Park. The memorial will feature an obelisk and four benches made of granite, symbolizing the virtues of honor, courage, and sacrifice embodied by Irmo’sContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — Chris and Samantha Lacroix, owners of CrossFit Soda City, organized a special tribute workout on May 18 to honor J. Michael Muller, a member of the Irmo Fire District, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on May 26, 2023. The event saw aContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five is participating in the Summer Food Service Program during June and July. The district is aware of the importance of providing nutritious food for children during school and the summer. All children up to the age of 18 years old can participate in the program. TheContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Thelma Seibles, fondly known as “Ms. Jean,” was honored with the South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions (SCATR) Hospitality Employee of the Year Award. The prestigious award was presented by Governor McMaster on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Governor’s Mansion in Columbia, S.C., in recognition ofContinue Reading
Join the Town of Irmo for a Night Out with Blowfish Baseball! Enjoy the game on Friday, May 25th, for a special Town of Irmo Night! Tickets are only $15.99 and include entry to the park, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and fireworks after the game! It’s a fantastic opportunity to cheerContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Did Lexington County turn down a brand new ambulance funded by the state? That’s what some residents are saying about the county’s response to Sen. Ronnie Cromer’s offer of $365,000 in state funds for the purchase of a fully-equipped ambulance to serve the Chapin area. Cromer’s actionContinue Reading
Irmo’s Assistant Town Administrator, Doug Polen, has been elected President of the South Carolina Community Development Association (SCCDA). The SCCDA is a distinguished organization that unites professionals dedicated to community development from across the state. This includes individuals working in municipal, county, regional, and state government, private companies, elected officials,Continue Reading
As part of McGregor Presbyterian’s ongoing Community Workshop Series, 50 church members and community friends embarked on an enriching journey to Charleston on May 7. The group traveled by bus to tour the International African American Museum, gaining insights into the rich and profound history and contributions of African Americans.Continue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System will be hosting the 14th annual VA2K Walk & Roll March 17. The 2K will be hosted at three locations (Dorn VAMC, Sumter VA Clinic, and Anderson VA Clinic). The Dorn VAMC’s walk will run from 11 am – 3 pm at the walkingContinue Reading