By Al Dozier Small businesses in Irmo struggling for survival could find some relief from a new loan program sponsored by the town of Irmo and the non-profit Irmo Future Growth Corporation. A “small business” is defined as a business with less than 50 employees.The Irmo Town council gave aContinue Reading
Irmo Mayor Barry Walker gave a State of Irmo Address in the town park on Tuesday, December 1 during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Walker acknowledged accomplishments that the town has achieved during the past year and highlighted growth in the coming new year. He thanked the citizens ofContinue Reading
By Al Dozier At a special called meeting Tuesday the town of Irmo renewed a recently expired ordinance requiring citizens to wear face masks after hearing citizen complaints. But is it enforceable? At Tuesday’s meeting Police Chief Courtney Dennis acknowledged that the town could not impose the ordinance’s $100 fineContinue Reading
Coronavirus Resources As we continue to reopen our country, it is important to stay healthy and safe. Please continue following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to help keep you, your family, and your friends protected against this disease. If you or your family have concerns about the coronavirus, pleaseContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council approved an increase in residential garbage fees to $300 per year in the 2022 tax bill, but not without hearing complaints and holding a lengthy discussion. Commenting during the public participation period, Irmo resident David Stewart was concerned his bill has been goingContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) has issued the following statement in response to Former President Barack Obama’s comment Sunday morning: “On Sunday, Former President Barack Obama interviewed with ‘CBS This Morning,’ where he acknowledged that he wanted to ‘smack’ me during his joint address to Congress on September 9, 2009. “FormerContinue Reading
Coronavirus resources As we continue to reopen our country, it is important to stay healthy and safe. Please continue following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to help keep you, your family, and your friends protected against this disease. If you or your family have concerns about the coronavirus, pleaseContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The town of Irmo has agreed to pay $25,000 to a homeowner with a disability as part of a settlement agreement resolving the government’s Fair Housing Act (FHA) lawsuit, according to an announcement by the Justice Department. That announcement is at odds with public comments made atContinue Reading
Richland County property owners will see a decrease in property tax rates when notices go out this week, but those savings will be offset by an increase in fees for solid waste services. Last year, curbside collection fees rose for the first time in more than a decade and landfillContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson visited the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Wednesday, October 14 held at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on St. Andrews Road. “Irmo is a special place for me,” said Congressman Wilson. “I feel right at home here with the chamber.” Wilson was instrumentalContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday approved a 30-day extension of a mask requirement in public places as part of an ongoing effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus The action, approved by a 3-2 vote, will extend the requirement to November 3. The measure had strongContinue Reading