West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson hosted his annual legislative agenda media tour today in North Augusta, Aiken, West Columbia, and Barnwell. Highlighting important accomplishments in 2023 and his focus for the new year, Congressman Wilson spoke about ideas to create jobs, generate economic growth, promote conservative solutions, combat inflation,Continue Reading
By Andre Bauer The great technology contest between America and China will shape the 21st century. Yet U.S tech firms undermine national competitiveness through their troubling ties to Beijing. Amazon builds the computational cloud behind China’s authoritarian surveillance state. Apple kowtows to Xi Jinping by storing its China customerContinue Reading
On Tuesday, December 19th, the Irmo Town Council took the opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of the Irmo Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and the exemplary leadership of Sergeant Kelly Mountzouros during their December 2023 Council Meeting. The Criminal Investigations Division received a commendation for its unwavering dedication toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council has canceled an agreement that goes back some 40 years to maintain roads and drainage in municipalities within the county. That action, taken at the Dec. 6 council meeting, could pose hardships on municipalities that do not have the resources to address problems LexingtonContinue Reading
Gabriel Penfield, a prominent local businessman known for his entrepreneurial ventures, has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the Irmo Town Council once again. With a proven track record spanning over 20 years, Penfield brings a unique blend of business acumen and community dedication to the forefront ofContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council received feedback during a public hearing at the Dec.5 council meeting on new regulations designed to control continued growth in Lexington County. The new “concurrency requirements” will require any new development to undergo a review by the county staff to determine that the planContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Bill Danielson was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Irmo at Tuesday’s council meeting. Danielson unseated Barry Walker, who has served as mayor since 2019 and served on the council for some 20 years. Danielson was first elected to council during a special election inContinue Reading
In a display of goodwill and sportsmanship, Gabriel Penfield, who contested a council seat in November’s elections, presented a commemorative plaque during the Irmo Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, congratulating Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson on his first meeting as mayor. Despite a closely contested election where Penfield narrowlyContinue Reading
In a significant moment for the Town of Irmo, Mayor-elect Bill Danielson officially assumed office, taking the oath of office at the Irmo Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Peggy Danielson, the supportive wife of the newly elected mayor, played a meaningful role in the ceremony by holdingContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo celebrated a momentous occasion on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, as Town Councilman Erik Sickinger took his oath of office, securing another four-year term during the town council meeting. Sickinger’s commitment and service to the residents of Irmo were not only recognized but also rewarded as heContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo welcomed its newest Councilwoman, Phyllis Coleman, as she officially took her oath of office in a momentous council meeting held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Coleman is the first Black elected councilwoman on Irmo’s Town Council. The November election, marked by a closely contested battle, sawContinue Reading