Julie Zimmerman, 51, a licensed professional counselor and community advocate has filed to run for SC House District 71. Zimmerman, a Democrat from Irmo, is running to flip the last Republican held house district seat based in Richland County. District 71 has been held by Republican Nathan Ballentine since 2005.Continue Reading
Four members of Irmo Town Council voted to revoke the business license of Tobacco & Vape, citing repeated violations involving illegal substances and failure to comply with town regulations. The retail store, located at 952 Lake Murray Boulevard, Suite A, lost its license following a hearing held Tuesday, March 24Continue Reading
Brian Eckstrom, an attorney with Moore Bradley Myers and a lifelong resident of Lexington County, has announced his candidacy for Lexington County Probate Judge. The Probate Court plays a key role in the community, handling matters such as administering estates, appointing guardians and conservators, issuing marriage licenses, and overseeing involuntaryContinue Reading
Sylvia Wright will bring her campaign to Irmo next month, hosting a community town hall focused on the future of education in South Carolina. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Youngs Chapel AME Church. Billed as an open forum, the town hall will inviteContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council held a workshop March 3 to discuss the upcoming budget, a new town hall project, and potential revenue measures. Dave Detwiler, project manager for ILCKCS, briefed council members on the planned $6.8 million town hall construction. Once all approvals are secured, the project is expected to takeContinue Reading
Irmo — Officials with the Town of Irmo held a groundbreaking last week for a new full-size basketball court at Rawls Creek Park on Friarsgate Boulevard. The outdoor court will include benches and a water fountain and is expected to open to the public within the next month. “This parkContinue Reading
Lexington — Lifelong Lexington County resident and small business owner Jason Guerry has officially filed to run for Lexington County Council District 7, pledging a business-minded approach to addressing growth and infrastructure challenges. The Republican primary is scheduled for June 9, 2026. Guerry said his campaign will focus on improvingContinue Reading
Representatives from Dominion Energy and community partners traveled to Washington to meet with elected officials and advocate for continued federal funding of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides critical financial support to eligible households for energy costs. The meetings were held in conjunction with LIHEAP Action Day,Continue Reading
Evette expresses support for organization’s mission to advance workforce health and wellbeing By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Days after the official launch of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition (SCHBC), members of the coalition met with S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette at her State House office in Columbia to discussContinue Reading
SCDNR’s Chief of Wildlife named to national hall of fame By Tom Mullikin In the world of wildlife conservation, few honors carry the weight of induction into the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative Hall of Fame. Reserved for individuals and groups whose work has left a lasting mark on theContinue Reading
In a demonstration of community partnership, Mayor Bill Danielson and Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman visited Youngs Chapel AME Church recently to present a $6,250 donation on behalf of the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative. The contribution is earmarked for the Youngs Chapel Enrichment Center’s 2026 Summer Camp, ensuring that local students have theContinue Reading