The Town of Chapin has been named in a lawsuit from the County of Lexington which could result in a $20 million judgement against the town and it’s mayor. A lawsuit was filed on Monday, August 24 in the county of Lexington. The lawsuit shows breach of contract for theContinue Reading
Lexington County files lawsuit August 24 against Chapin for breaching a contract to provide sewer service to Chapin Technology Park, a development property the county has owned and been working on for around 14 years. The county’s claim is that it has spent more than $16 million building out infrastructureContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — State Rep. Nathan Ballentine, representing South Carolina House District 71, gave members of the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo an inside look at state government, tax relief, redistricting, and the growing transportation challenges facing the Midlands. Ballentine, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discussed severalContinue Reading
A proposed 318 unit apartment complex received the green light with a final reading at the Irmo Town Council meeting on Tuesday, August 18. The Carolina Flats Apartments will be located on 22 acres in an old mining site on Columbiana Drive near Woodspring Suites. “We heard you and we listened,” said Seth Peterson of Long Key Developments. “WeContinue Reading
The State Budget, Here’s What it Means for You! Last week, the South Carolina General Assembly passed the 2026–27 state budget conference report and sent it to the Governor. Getting to this point was not easy. The House and Senate had real disagreements over portions of the budget. But ratherContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council called a special council meeting on Tuesday, August 4 to give a final reading to an ordinance to legally change the way the town does business. Passing the ordinance allows for the question to be put on the November ballot so residents can vote to change theContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo’s commitment to supporting neighbors in need was on display July 30 as Irmo resident Cynthia B. received a $1,500 grant through the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presented the check to Cynthia, who has faced significant hardships in recent months, includingContinue Reading
In a 4-1 vote the Irmo Town Council added 22 FLOCK cameras to their already existing 11 cameras amid protests from some town citizens. Many of those who spoke during the Presentation by Citizens portion of the meeting were not from the Town of Irmo including the chairman of theContinue Reading
Longtime Richland County School Board Commissioner Jamie L. Devine will resign from the seat effective November 3 as he prepares to serve on county council, representing District Four. Devine, who is running unopposed, has served as a member of the Richland County School District One Board of School Commissioners forContinue Reading
We have one job….keep our citizens safe – Mayor Bill Danielson The Town of Irmo is planning an expansion to add 22 more license plate reading cameras to the existing11 already in service. At a Town Council Workshop on Tuesday, July 7, council was presented with a demonstration by JaylonJohnsonContinue Reading
A new law in South Carolina prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide and nitrous oxide products to anyone under 18 years old. The legislation focuses on preventing anyone from misusing nitrous oxide as a recreational drug. The new law authorizes SLED to conduct inspections and enforce the law. South Carolina’sContinue Reading