The staff at Irmo Town Hall celebrated Halloween in classic style this year, dressing in costumes inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Employees brought the beloved story to life with characters from Dorothy and the Scarecrow to the Tin Man and Wicked Witch, making the holiday festive for all whoContinue Reading
Irmo voters opted for continuity Tuesday, November 4, re-electing incumbents Dr. Barb Waldman and Gabriel Penfield to the Town Council. Waldman and Penfield secured the two available council seats, defeating challengers Benjamin Battiste, George Frazier, Adam Raynor and Brandon Mundy. Unofficial results show Waldman receiving the most votes with 551.Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo is proud to announce that Mayor Bill Danielson has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Lexington County Development Corporation (LCDC). He will serve a three-year term. Mayor Danielson’s appointment ensures strong municipal representation in shaping Lexington County’s long-term economic strategy and fulfills theContinue Reading
Irmo votes this Tuesday, November 4 for two council seats. The incumbents, Barb Waldman and Gabriel Penfield, face four other candidates vying for the seats. Benjamin Battiste, George Frazier, Adam Raynor and Brandon Mundy all seek the opportunity to sit four years on Irmo Town Council. There has been aContinue Reading
As of today, we are just a week away from our Town of Irmo elections. These elections are our biannual opportunity to elect leaders who will guide the direction our town takes. Roads, water, police, garbage collection, and many other essential public services depend on these decisions. Having served 19Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo honored the life and legacy of Sammie Mathias during Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, presenting a special proclamation to the Mathias family. Sammie was the heart and soul of Mathias Sandwich Shop, a longtime local favorite and true cornerstone of the community. Known for his warmContinue Reading
HOPKINS – Paying county taxes just got easier for Lower Richland residents. Richland County Treasurer Kendra L. Dove cut the ribbon October 8 on the county’s first full-service tax payment kiosk, located inside the Magistrate’s Office at 5245 Lower Richland Boulevard. The new touchscreen kiosk allows taxpayers to search forContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilman Gabriel Penfield was named as a suspect in a criminal sexual conduct incident report obtained from the Irmo Police Department. The report was filed with the Irmo Police Department in December of 2020 and was obtained by the newspaper through a FOIA request. At the time, PenfieldContinue Reading
Richland County Voter Registration and Elections officially unveiled its new office on October 2 at 7201 Two Notch Road, located in the former JCPenney space at Columbia Place Mall. During the ribbon-cutting event, Travis Alexander, Director of Voter Registration and Elections, led members of County Council and County Administration onContinue Reading
Columbia’s Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, November 4, for the offices of Mayor and City Council members representing District One, District Four, and the At-Large seat. The following candidates have officially filed with the Office of the City Clerk: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann (incumbent) Jessica S. Thomas Wade H.Continue Reading
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is now accepting nominations for this year’s Angel Awards, which honor outstanding charitable organizations across the state. Each year, the Secretary of State recognizes charities that devote at least 80 percent of their contributions to charitable services, have operated for at least threeContinue Reading