Gabriel Penfield won a seat on the Irmo town council on February 27. Penfield was opposed by George Frazier. Both men ran unsuccessfully in the November election andfound themselves facing each other again for the special election. With all precincts reporting, Gabriel Penfield claimed 433 votes to Frazier’s 135 toContinue Reading
Irmo residents are heading back to the polls in a special election on February 27 to fill the Town Council seat left vacant by Mayor Bill Danielson. Two candidates who previously ran for town-wide at-large seats in 2023 are back in the running. The candidates vying for the role areContinue Reading
On February 15, Scout Motors marked a significant milestone by officially breaking ground on its new $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) plant in Blythewood, Richland County. The ambitious project is expected to generate around 4,000 new jobs, contributing to economic growth and establishing the region as a hub for EVContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Zoning guidelines in the Irmo area will be a lot less restrictive under a new ordinance amendment that received first reading approval at the Feb. 20 council meeting. The amendment provides for “negotiated zoning districts” that would allow the planning commission more leeway on current regulations onContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Several volleyball lovers showed up at the Feb. 20 Irmo Council meeting to voice strong support for a zoning approval that will clear the way for a new sports venue in Irmo that could be the site of regional tournaments. Providing a large sports site for volleyballContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, welcomes the passage of the Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act. The legislationholds the regime of Bashar al-Assad accountable for its support of terrorism and mass murder of the Syrian people.Continue Reading
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a stop at Irmo Town Park on Saturday, February 17, as part of her ‘Beast of the Southeast’ bus tour. The former United Nations Ambassador and South Carolina governor aimed to garner more voter attention as she campaigns in the South. During her visit,Continue Reading
Gabriel Penfield, a candidate for Irmo Town Council, expressed appreciation for Julius Scott’s contributions as the Lexington-Richland School District Five Community Support Services Coordinator. In recognition of Scott’s collaborative efforts in areas like Harbison Gardens, Penfield presented him with a framed article from the New Irmo News. The presentation tookContinue Reading
Early voting for the Republican Presidential Primary is in full swing, offering voters the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the official election day. The early voting period began on Monday, February 12, and will continue until Thursday, February 22. Residents in Lexington County can participate in early votingContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson February 8, 2024 Under the policies of Biden and Democrats, Americans have suffered. As a result, our country has experienced unprecedented adversity. Families continue to struggle with crippling inflation of consumer products and services, including inflation reaching a 40-year high; the ongoing invasion of illegal aliensContinue Reading
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) hosted its Annual Training Session in Columbia, where individuals were acknowledged for their graduation from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Special recognition was given to those who had successfully completed the Advanced version of the course.Continue Reading