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
By Al Dozier The Nov. 7 election of Phyllis Coleman to the Irmo Town Council was affirmed by the Lexington County Registrations and Elections Board at a Nov. 22 hearing after a challenge was filed about her residency. Former Irmo Mayor Hardy King requested the hearing based on concerns thatContinue Reading
I wanted to update readers on my challenge to Phyllis Coleman’s Irmo residency issues. A hearing was held at Lexington County Election Commission on 11/22/23 with LCEC determining Phyllis Coleman met their minimum requirements that they are allowed to verify, which are not the same as SLED has to verifyContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo Mayor Barry Walker Sr. was complimented for his service to the town for nearly 20 years during his last council meeting Tuesday. Walker, who lost his bid for another term to Councilman Bill Danielson, was presented a plaque at Tuesday’s meeting honoring his service. For 20Continue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo will have a newly elected mayor and council after an official inauguration and swearing-in ceremony planned for December 5. While the town will have a new mayor, he’s not new to the council. Bill Danielson, who was first elected to council in 2020, has served asContinue Reading