IRMO, SC – The June 17, 2025, Irmo Town Council meeting began on a celebratory note as Mike Ward was officially sworn in as the town’s newest council member. Ward earned the seat following a special election on June 3, in which he defeated candidates George Frazier and Ed Greco.Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – During the June 17 Irmo Town Council meeting, Town Administrator Courtney Dennis was recognized for his remarkable 23 years of service to the town in a proclamation delivered by Mayor Bill Danielson. Dennis, who began his career with the Town of Irmo in 2002, has served inContinue Reading
Mullikin presents a “path forward” for South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, addressed the S.C. Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Affairs Committee at the Palmetto Club in downtown Columbia, June 6, wherein he discussed a path forward forContinue Reading
Five honored by state agency for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) recognized five of its best as EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR 2024. The awards being presented at SCDNR’s Wateree Range, Friday, June 6, 2025. “To say these DNR employees are sterling recipientsContinue Reading
Richland County Council has unanimously passed the first county-level hate intimidation ordinance in the state of South Carolina. Under this new ordinance, it will be unlawful for a person to cause fear, intimidation, harm or damage to a person or person’s property because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationalContinue Reading
Richland County, SC — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking public feedback on a proposed sidewalk project along the north side of Marina Road, stretching from U.S. Highway 76 to Beacon Point. The goal of the project is to improve pedestrian safety and enhance walkability in theContinue Reading
SCDNR Director hosted Strategic Planning conference mid-May, met with U.S. Congressional leaders early June By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and Maj. Gen. Jeff Jones, the deputy adjutant general of S.C., hosted a weekend working-retreat at Fort Jackson’s McCrady TrainingContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Lexington County Voter Registration and Election Commission has officially certified the results of the June 3 special election to fill the Irmo Town Council seat vacated earlier this year. Mike Ward was elected with 333 votes, defeating fellow candidates George Frazier (166 votes) and Ed GrecoContinue Reading
Mike Ward received the majority of votes over two other contenders in a special election held on Tuesday, June 3 to fill a vacated Irmo town council seat. Ward had an unofficial count of 327 votes distancing himself from George Frazier who garnered 162 votes. Ed Greco finished with 81 votes.Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo will hold a special election on Tuesday, June 3 to fill a vacant council seat. Candidates Mike Ward, Ed Greco and George Frazier are vying for a seat that the winner would hold until late 2027. George Frazier has twice held the position of Irmo EventsContinue Reading
Former Capitol Hill environmental analyst and founder of multi-national coastal cleanup initiative to direct the department’s media By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Coastal resilience, sustainability, and communications expert Cheyenne Twilley has been named the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) new director of Public Information, effective May 19, 2025. AccordingContinue Reading