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
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), a grocery technology company, came together at the Eau Claire Town Hall on Friday, October 27 to announce the launch of the Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program to improve access to nutritious food for families in Columbia’s food deserts. ThroughContinue Reading
Two public hearings were held by the Lexington County Election Board on Friday, Nov. 10, for protests lodged by Irmo Town Council candidate Gabriel Penfield. After making a social media plea to the Irmo public more than thirty people were present to either support Penfield’s claims or to share theirContinue Reading
Dear Mayor-Elect Bill Danielson, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your successful campaign and election as the new Mayor of IRMO. The race was indeed spirited, and your victory is a testament to the trust and support you have garnered from the community. I believeContinue Reading
Councilman to become next mayor of Irmo In the mayor’s race in Irmo on Tuesday, Councilman Bill Danielson emerged victorious, defeating the incumbent Mayor Barry Walker. The unofficial tally revealed Danielson securing 924 votes, surpassing Walker’s 841 votes. While early voting and absentee numbers were still pending, Danielson’s lead positionedContinue Reading
By Al Dozier George Frazier, a candidate for Irmo Town Council, will not be able to seek election Nov. 7 due to a failure to meet a residency registration requirement. When asked by The Irmo News about the disqualification, Lenice Shoemaker, director of Registration and Elections for Lexington County, saidContinue Reading
The Lexington County Election Commission has notified the Town that Mr. George Frazier is not a qualified candidate for the Town of Irmo Municipal Election. As Early and Absentee Voting has begun and in the interest of full disclosure, the Town of Irmo felt it necessary to share this information.Continue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo residents will have an opportunity to meet the candidates for the upcoming town of Irmo elections at a Meet and Greet event scheduled Nov. 1. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Craft and Draft in the Irmo Village Shopping Center onContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday approved acceptance of a $500,000 state grant to help fund a new town hall. More money might be coming. Mayor Barry Walker Sr. said a request for a federal grant that could total as much as $1 million is now pending. TheContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson and Irmo town councilman Bill Danielson share a positive moment at a chamber of commerce function. Wilson has served the nation representing South Carolina since 2001. He serves as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Danielson is currently campaigning to become mayor of Irmo. DanielsonContinue Reading