Dear Editor, I’d love to see more art in my hometown of Irmo, and I have an idea. As an artist, I regularly find myself traveling to Chapin, or downtown, or to West Columbia to show and sell my artwork. I am grateful to these places, but I’d love toContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has received questions concerning a proposal that suggests suspending the state gas tax for the next eight months and instead backfilling the $612 Million void with other funds to be appropriated by the state legislature. While the politics surrounding the gas tax continue toContinue Reading
In the September 2021 Lexington County Library Board meeting, I asked to share pictures of the Irmo branch that highlighted the memorials for the victims of 9/11. Several employees, Laurie Long, Judy Harris and Katherine Knibbs, created multiple displays throughout their branch to honor the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 andContinue Reading
My name is JB Beckett, owner of Beckett Financial Group, LLC. I have 23 years of experience as a financial and insurance advisor. I have served on boards and advisory committees with numerous people during those years. Bill Danielson is one individual I have worked with in multiple capacities. HeContinue Reading
After serving over 15 years on the IRMO Town Council, I decided to run for Mayor in 2019. When I won, I was concerned about who would fill that seat that I was vacating. Fortunately for the Town of Irmo, Bill Danielson and Barb Waldman were the top vote-getters forContinue Reading
It is with honor that I endorse Councilman Bill Danielson for re-election. He has lived in Irmo for over 30 years and served this community in various capacities. “Service Over Self” defines Bill Danielson. Bill Danielson’s fiscal accomplishments in less than two years are unparalleled. He offers a wealth ofContinue Reading
Elections always seem to be about favorites or a vote against someone instead of a positive vote for a candidate. Most adults know that voting is a civic right and are compelled to exercise that right but are often left standing at the polls uninformed of a candidate’s stance onContinue Reading
I was glad to learn that Barb Waldman is running for a seat on the Irmo Town Council. She’s just the kind of person who will benefit the work of the Council. I’ve known Barb for over ten years and I know her to be dependable, honest, thoughtful about whatContinue Reading
In the October 21, 2021 edition of the New Irmo News there was a front-page article entitled “Candidates snub Chamber forum”. That article states that I did not respond to the invitation extended by Kerry Powers, CEO of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, by the deadline. That is incorrect. I did respondContinue Reading
When I decided to run for Mayor of the Town of Irmo in 2019 and won, I knew I would be vacating a seat where I had served for more than 15 years. It was a concern for me as to who would fill that seat. Fortunately for the Town ofContinue Reading
It is with a great deal of pleasure that I endorse and support Bill Danielson for Irmo Town Council. I have known Bill for many years and in many different capacities. Serving with Bill on the Glenforest School Board for 3 years really showed me his leadership skills. (Glenforest SchoolContinue Reading