Irmo Town Council candidate Gabriel Penfield joined forces with South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis to draw attention to unclaimed property that remains untouched. During a recent press conference, Treasurer Loftis advocated for citizens to explore the Unclaimed Property Program’s website unclaimed property and claim their rightful assets. South Carolina’sContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The outrage over a now-abandoned plan to acquire property around Mosely Avenue to create a new business district in Irmo surfaced again at Tuesday’s council meeting. A resolution on the council agenda that actually called for suspension of any land acquisition activities on Mosely Avenue near theContinue Reading
Councilman Bill Danielson, who has spoken to St. Andrews Optimists in the past, appeared September 8 in his new role as a candidate for Mayor of the Town of Irmo. Having announced formally, Danielson spoke to the club about both his motivations for seeking the office and about some ofContinue Reading
Mayor Barry Walker kicked off his re-election campaign on August 16th. LEADERSHIP has come to define his first term in office. Elected in November of 2019 with a promise of change and progress, he wasted no time in setting his vision into motion. Mayor Walker’s tenure was marked by navigatingContinue Reading
Former Irmo Chief Fire Marshal Jeff Allen has announced he is running for Irmo Town Council. “I have served the Irmo community for decades,” Allen said. “I am asking for your vote so that I can continue to serve the great Irmo area.” Originally from Ontario, Canada, with Toronto beingContinue Reading
Irmo Mayor Barry Walker is running for re-election and is in violation of the homeowners association rules in Harbison where he resides. According to the HOA’s rules and regulations a candidate cannot place campaign signs in their yards or right of way until 30 days prior to the election. OnContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irrmo needs to take better care of the town’s cats and dogs. That’s the recommendation of Councilman Erik Sickinger who worries that county jurisdictions are not handling the problem. “We have a lot of lost animals,” he said at Tuesday’s council meeting. “We have a problem withContinue Reading
Irmo businessman, Bill Danielson has officially filed his paperwork to run for Mayor of Irmo. Danielson, who was first elected to Irmo Town Council in a special election in March of 2020 and reelected to a full term in 2021, is, a successful local businessman for over 30 years whoContinue Reading
The SC Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded Lexington County Attorney Jeff M. Anderson the 2023 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup for his public service and dedication to South Carolina county government. Every year, the Association’s president recognizes a county official who has distinguished himself by service to county governmentContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson I have just completed my annual bus tour around the Second Congressional District, making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations, and heard from our fellow South Carolinians in all five counties. Biden policies continue to hurt American families and destroy jobs. Under his direction, the country reached itsContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo Mayor Barry Walker Sr. expressed concerns at Tuesday’s council meeting that the yellow road stripes are fading on several roads in the Irmo area, posing a safety hazard to motorists. Walker said he has heard several citizens complain about the problem, and urged the council toContinue Reading