The City of Cayce has announced that South Carolina State University is expanding its footprint in the Midlands with the development of a new 42,000-square-foot Research & Extension campus at 1801 Charleston Highway in Cayce. The facility will serve as the university’s largest Research & Extension location in the stateContinue Reading
“It has been an honor to serve the county I have always called home” – Councilman Livingston By Paul Livingston It’s hard to say goodbye. That’s particularly true when you’re engaged in what was a labor of love. My 35 years as a member of Richland County Council have beenContinue Reading
Residents of Irmo now have a new way to stay informed about town government, public safety and community events with the launch of The Irmo Insider, a quarterly newsletter produced by the Town of Irmo. Town officials say the publication is designed to provide consistent updates from Town Hall whileContinue Reading
IRMO, SC — The Town of Irmo is proud to announce Finance Director Lisa Hancock as the Employee of the Quarter. Since joining the municipal team, Hancock has transformed the town’s financial operations through a commitment to transparency, precision, and modern fiscal management. In her short tenure, Hancock has already made aContinue Reading
By Joe Wilson – Member of Congress Scams are running rampant, and I want to make sure you have the necessary information to remain vigilant. Scammers, including those perpetrated by criminal cartels and rogue nations, utilize a variety of methods to steal information from you. Some of the most commonContinue Reading
County Councilman Jason Branham (District 1) presented a proclamation to the Irmo Little League February 4 honoring the organization’s winning year. During the league’s 2025 season, four baseball and one softball division garnered state championships, with four teams making it all the way to the World Series, the first timeContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilmember Gabriel D. Penfield was recently graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day January 20. Established in 1986, the MEO Institute is a program of the Municipal Association of South CarolinaContinue Reading
IRMO — Irmo Councilman Mike Ward recently visited Cub Scout Pack 95 to talk with scouts about voting, elections and how local government works. Ward discussed how local elections affect everyday life and why civic participation is important, emphasizing the value of learning about government at a young age. “WhenContinue Reading
Columbia took a major step toward shaping the future of its riverfront at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting, approving a professional services contract with Field Operations LLC to lead planning and design of a comprehensive master plan for the Riverfront District and a schematic design for a new RiverfrontContinue Reading
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