County Councilman Jason Branham (District 1) presented a proclamation to the Irmo Little League February 4 honoring the organization’s winning year. During the league’s 2025 season, four baseball and one softball division garnered state championships, with four teams making it all the way to the World Series, the first timeContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilmember Gabriel D. Penfield was recently graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day January 20. Established in 1986, the MEO Institute is a program of the Municipal Association of South CarolinaContinue Reading
IRMO — Irmo Councilman Mike Ward recently visited Cub Scout Pack 95 to talk with scouts about voting, elections and how local government works. Ward discussed how local elections affect everyday life and why civic participation is important, emphasizing the value of learning about government at a young age. “WhenContinue Reading
Columbia took a major step toward shaping the future of its riverfront at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting, approving a professional services contract with Field Operations LLC to lead planning and design of a comprehensive master plan for the Riverfront District and a schematic design for a new RiverfrontContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo has announced the upcoming construction of a new professional-grade outdoor basketball court at Rawls Creek Park, located at 1113 Friarsgate Blvd. Designed as a high-quality community asset, the full-court facility will provide residents of all ages with a premier space for recreation, fitness, and athletic development.Continue Reading
Ed Lewis was named as the Associate Municipal Judge for Irmo at the Irmo Town Council regular meeting January 27. Surrounded by his family, Lewis was sworn-in by Irmo Municipal Judge Becky Adams. “We need someone like Ed that we can rely on,” said Adams. “Having him here helps theContinue Reading
Richland County Councilman Jason Branham announces he will not seek re-election to county council in 2026, concluding his current term representing District 1. “I grew up in Richland County with a deep respect for public service,” Branham says. “From an early age, I followed local news, learned our state’s history,Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presented a $50,000 check to Irmo Little League President Bobby Jensen during a ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 21, at H.E. Corley Elementary School. Joined by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Barb Waldman, Mayor Danielson spoke about the importance of Irmo Little League to the townContinue Reading
Bill Danielson, Mayor of the Town of Irmo, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Small Cities Council. Danielson was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember of Louisville, Kentucky. “Being appointed to the National League of Cities Small CitiesContinue Reading
Resolution recognizes the success of the South Carolina Seven Expedition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A South Carolina Senate Resolution commending Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the men and women of SCDNR, and the leaders of the statewide South Carolina Seven (SC7) ExpeditionContinue Reading
Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presents SC Career Kids CEO Katy Wiggs with a $30,000 check on behalf of the Town of Irmo. The Town of Irmo recently awarded $30,000 to SC Career Kids, a nonprofit organization focused on career exploration and skills development for children. “The town believes in theContinue Reading