Allison Terracio, who represents Richland County District 5, has announced she will be seeking re-election. Terracio was first elected to serve in 2019. As a county councilwoman, Terracio has been a passionate and effective leader for District 5. Elected and sworn in before the COVID-19 pandemic, she guided Richland CountyContinue Reading
John Allen, a restaurateur and small business owner, has announced his bid in the Republican Primary for State House District 69 in central Lexington County. “Our district deserves a true conservative representing them,” Allen said in his announcement. “I have never wavered in standing for conservative principles in our communityContinue Reading
The most recent Irmo Town Council meeting opened with a reminder of service and dedication as Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. A longtime fixture of South Carolina’s public service landscape, Paul’s background reflects a lifelong commitment to both maritime security andContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo held a regular Town Council meeting March 24. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by United States Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate Neil Paul. Afterward, Mayor Bill Danielson presented Paul with a retired US Coast Guard flag that flew in the Irmo Veterans Park. Paul hasContinue Reading
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