By Al Dozier The town of Irmo is beginning a new effort to make Irmo a “beautiful” town. At the Dec. 17 meeting the council approved a contract with Bowman Engineering to perform services in the amount of $10,500 to prepare cost estimates for beautification improvements to signalized intersections alongContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House voted on passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill now awaits approval by the Senate, then will be sent to the President forContinue Reading
By Al Dozier A new ordinance that received first reading approval at the Nov. 19 Irmo Council meeting could help renters who have problems with home maintenance issues. The ordinance creates “an occupant inspection request” which would provide the service free and enable town enforcement procedures to take place ifContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The Town of Irmo has been honored as a Tree City USA, joining a prestigious network of South Carolina communities committed to enhancing quality of life through urban forestry. The recognition, given at last week’s Trees SC annual conference, celebrates communities that actively support tree care andContinue Reading
Kathryn Morganelli’s lifelong dedication to the arts and community shines through her multifaceted journey. Starting with a passion for music, she now sings in the choir at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church, where she served as an Elder for Worship after returning to South Carolina from two decades in Florida. Kathryn’sContinue Reading
Richland County voters have opted to extend the county’s 1 percent special sales and use tax, also known as the “Transportation Penny,” which will continue to fund essential transportation infrastructure improvements. Originally imposed in 2012, this tax is on track to reach its revenue cap of $1.07 billion by lateContinue Reading
A New Plan for Irmo The Town of Irmo is developing a new Comprehensive Plan to guide future growth while preserving the small-town charm that residents value. Working with a consultant team, Irmo is engaging in a ten-year revision process, including a new Future Land Use Map, as mandated byContinue Reading
As of press time these were the local election results. Lexington County School Trustee 5 Scott Herring 34.51 Catherine Huddle 34.47 Kenneth Loveless 31.02 Richland District 5 At Large Jason Baynham 51.01 percent Mike Ward (NON) 49.99 percent Lexington Richland 5 Bond Referendum Yes 70.79 percent No 29.21 percent RichlandContinue Reading
The Republican Party had a strong showing in South Carolina’s recent election, particularly in the state Senate, where they flipped four seats and came close to securing a supermajority. Despite some races heading to automatic recounts due to tight margins, Republicans are optimistic about their gains. Senate Majority Leader ShaneContinue Reading
The Columbia Airport Expressway now bears the name of Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), honoring his long-standing commitment to South Carolina. Officials and community members gathered at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for the dedication ceremony, where South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, U.S. Congressman Ralph Norman, andContinue Reading
I am writing to offer my support for Ken Loveless, someone I have had the pleasure of knowing in both a personal and professional capacity. As a retired teacher of Lexington 5, I have consistently been impressed by Ken’s character, work ethic and unwavering support for teachers and students. InContinue Reading