The Town of Irmo has announced the upcoming construction of a new professional-grade outdoor basketball court at Rawls Creek Park, located at 1113 Friarsgate Blvd. Designed as a high-quality community asset, the full-court facility will provide residents of all ages with a premier space for recreation, fitness, and athletic development.Continue Reading
Ed Lewis was named as the Associate Municipal Judge for Irmo at the Irmo Town Council regular meeting January 27. Surrounded by his family, Lewis was sworn-in by Irmo Municipal Judge Becky Adams. “We need someone like Ed that we can rely on,” said Adams. “Having him here helps theContinue Reading
Richland County Councilman Jason Branham announces he will not seek re-election to county council in 2026, concluding his current term representing District 1. “I grew up in Richland County with a deep respect for public service,” Branham says. “From an early age, I followed local news, learned our state’s history,Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presented a $50,000 check to Irmo Little League President Bobby Jensen during a ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 21, at H.E. Corley Elementary School. Joined by Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Barb Waldman, Mayor Danielson spoke about the importance of Irmo Little League to the townContinue Reading
Bill Danielson, Mayor of the Town of Irmo, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Small Cities Council. Danielson was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember of Louisville, Kentucky. “Being appointed to the National League of Cities Small CitiesContinue Reading
Resolution recognizes the success of the South Carolina Seven Expedition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A South Carolina Senate Resolution commending Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the men and women of SCDNR, and the leaders of the statewide South Carolina Seven (SC7) ExpeditionContinue Reading
Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presents SC Career Kids CEO Katy Wiggs with a $30,000 check on behalf of the Town of Irmo. The Town of Irmo recently awarded $30,000 to SC Career Kids, a nonprofit organization focused on career exploration and skills development for children. “The town believes in theContinue Reading
At its first regularly scheduled meeting of 2026, Richland County Council re-elected Councilwoman Jesica Mackey as chair and Councilman Derrek Pugh as vice chair. Mackey, who represents District 9, and Pugh, who represents District 2, are entering the second year of their second terms on County Council. Both were firstContinue Reading
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will mark the opening of the nation’s 2026 tax filing season. Taxpayers will have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 federal income tax returns and pay any taxes due. The IRS expects to receive approximatelyContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo announced that Human Resources Manager Karley Rawls has earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. The SHRM-CP is a globally recognized certification awarded to human resources professionals who demonstrate a high level of knowledge and theContinue Reading
Irmo deputy town administrator recognized for leadership, experience, and professional excellence IRMO, S.C. — Doug Polen, deputy town administrator for the Town of Irmo, has earned the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Polen is one of more than 1,300 local government management professionals worldwide toContinue Reading