IRMO — A newly completed basketball court at Rawls Creek Park is now open and already attracting players from across the community. The Town of Irmo finished construction on the court in rapid fashion, delivering a fresh recreational amenity that features a fully painted playing surface, new hoops, park benchesContinue Reading
Nathan Ballentine (R–Irmo/Chapin) has formally filed for reelection, setting the stage for a general election contest this fall against Democratic challenger Julie Zimmerman. Ballentine, who has represented District 71 in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2004, is one of the more established Republican figures in the Midlands. HisContinue Reading
By Radley West Motivation is a mysterious creature. Everyone wants it. Nobody knows where it goes. People walk into the gym and say, “I just need to get motivated,” as if motivation is hiding behind the squat rack and I forgot to feed it. What they really mean is, “IContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I never had time for golf, but I love the Masters. I never miss the Sunday round on TV. It almost always provides high drama. I speak for a lot of Georgians in the Central Savannah River Area when I say we take greatContinue Reading
Pictured are Managing Director Cece Mai, Leeza Gibbons, Chief Operating Officer Mel Price and Melissa Busby from Well Haven. Leeza Gibbons, founder of Leeza’s Care Connection, celebrated her birthday alongside her late mother’s legacy during a community gathering March 30. The event, Light Bites and Live Music with Leeza, wasContinue Reading
Kendra L. Dove, the current Richland County Treasurer, has announce her intention to seek re-election for another four-year term, emphasizing ongoing efforts to expand taxpayer services, modernize operations, and improve efficiency in tax payment processing. Dove, who served as Richland County Deputy Treasurer for 17 years, ran for Treasurer inContinue Reading
John Allen, a restaurateur and small business owner, has announced his bid in the Republican Primary for State House District 69 in central Lexington County. “Our district deserves a true conservative representing them,” Allen said in his announcement. “I have never wavered in standing for conservative principles in our communityContinue Reading
Members of the Irmo Fire District and the greater community recently gathered to honor and celebrate the life of former Fire Chief George Edward “Ed” Flowers, who passed away Tuesday, March 10. Flowers dedicated much of his life to public service, beginning his career with the Irmo Fire District inContinue Reading
The most recent Irmo Town Council meeting opened with a reminder of service and dedication as Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A longtime fixture of South Carolina’s public service landscape, Paul’s background reflects a lifelong commitment to both maritime security andContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo held a regular Town Council meeting March 24. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by United States Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul. Afterward, Mayor Bill Danielson presented Paul with a retired US Coast Guard flag that flew in the Irmo Veterans Park. Paul hasContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is looking for nominations fo the Heart of Irmo Award. The award is the town’s highest honor for residents and volunteers who go above and beyond to make the community a better place to live, work, and play. The town is looking for unsung heroes whoseContinue Reading