By Congressman Joe Wilson The Republican House and Senate delivered the One Big Beautiful Bill to Republican President Donald Trump for his signature. On behalf of American families, earlier this month President Trump signed the bill into law, allowing for limited government to prevail over big government. Passage of thisContinue Reading
“Committed to Integrity, Focused on Progress.” Irmo needs Council members with integrity and a willingness to support reasonable growth. I am committed to these values. I have been a resident of the Town of Irmo since 2019. I lived in the immediate area since 1989. My children were educated inContinue Reading
As of press time these were the local election results. Lexington County School Trustee 5 Scott Herring 34.51 Catherine Huddle 34.47 Kenneth Loveless 31.02 Richland District 5 At Large Jason Baynham 51.01 percent Mike Ward (NON) 49.99 percent Lexington Richland 5 Bond Referendum Yes 70.79 percent No 29.21 percent RichlandContinue Reading
I am writing to offer my support for Ken Loveless, someone I have had the pleasure of knowing in both a personal and professional capacity. As a retired teacher of Lexington 5, I have consistently been impressed by Ken’s character, work ethic and unwavering support for teachers and students. InContinue Reading
Open Letter Why vote? The reason is simple, what voice of government do you want over you, your kids, grandkids, and your future? This letter is for all dads, moms and grandparents who are concerned about progressive gender ideologies and left-wing activism that conflict with conservative Christian values. In thisContinue Reading
I served on D5 School Board with both Ken Loveless and Cathy Huddle and they have always put students first while listening to our teachers and supporting their needs. They bring true business sense that is needed as our schools need more and more resources. Education needs continue to increaseContinue Reading
The school board campaigns of Trustee Catherine Huddle and Ken Loveless, received a huge boost after gaining several important Republican endorsements. The Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP), State reps. Jay Kilmartin and Joe White, Lexington County Councilwoman Charli Wessinger and Lexington 5 School Trustee Elizabeth Barnhardt all threw their weightContinue Reading
We taught many of you or your relatives during our 35+ years teaching (and administering) in Lexington Richland Five. We continue to live in Irmo and we’re keenly aware of the changes that have occurred in our area and our schools over the years. We also have a vested interestContinue Reading
As election season approaches, here are some important guidelines regarding temporary political signs in the Town: Be sure to follow these guidelines as we head into election season!Continue Reading
Local businessman Jason Baynham has entered the race for Lexington-Richland Five School Board. Baynham, the owner of a landscaping company and a former retail manager, plans to draw on his experiences to be a strong voice on the board. “I am ready to bring my passion and energy to theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Five Lexington County Council seats will be contested in the upcoming June 11 Republican primary. Michael Bishop, the former mayor of the town of Springdale, is running against incumbent Scott Whetstone in District 1 in the Gaston-Pelion-Swansea area. Bishop owns and operates Dust to Dust, a greenContinue Reading