Two students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have earned National Merit Scholarships. Gavin Rittgers (Spring Hill High, Snap-On Incorporated Scholarship) and Skye Veil (Dutch Fork High, Hubbell Foundation Scholarship) were named winners of this year’s National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships. These scholarships were financed by about 124 corporations, company foundations, andContinue Reading
Delivering on Our Conservative Agenda As the gavel fell at 5 PM this Thursday, the House officially adjourned Sine Die, Latin for “without a day”, bringing the first year of the 2025-2026 Legislative Session to a close. This week was a final sprint to the finish, and I was proudContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Have you ever gotten to the late afternoon or evening and had to take just a moment to reflect and remember if you have actually taken the time to eat that day? Have you ever scarfed down your lunch in-between the ever growing list of things toContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced its exciting new 2025–2026 season, titled Your Brain on Art. With six Capital Concerts and three special event performances, the upcoming 61st season promises music that entertains while also enriching the mind and spirit. Themed around the idea that music stimulatesContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The United Women in Faith of Union United Methodist Church will host the Shower of Hope Community Resource Expo on Friday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Family Ministry Center, located at 7582 Woodrow Street in Irmo. This free, family-friendly event is designedContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club (LMIWC) honored its 2025 female scholarship recipients, Hollis Head of Dutch Fork High School and Baxley Baker of Irmo High School, during a special presentation held April 29 in the Irmo Branch Library Garden. Each student was awarded a $2,000 scholarship, madeContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose I was sitting on my recliner relaxing and suddenly, I sensed the room was spinning, dizziness appeared, and nausea followed. When I later studied the symptoms, dehydration surfaced as a potential culprit. I began to review the liquids I had consumed over the last week which wereContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Leaphart Elementary STEAM Magnet has received a $500 donation from the Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District to support its outdoor garden programs. The funds will go toward enhancing the school’s pollinator, vegetable, and native plant gardens, which provide hands-on learning opportunities for students in science, sustainability,Continue Reading
We support Ed Greco for Irmo Town Council in the June 3 Election. We know Ed as both a former SCANA co-worker and as a neighbor. His commitment to integrity was appreciated by his SCANA peers. As a neighbor, Ed cares for our community, which he demonstrates through his actions on theContinue Reading
Town Administrator Courtney Dennis to Step Down After 23 Years of Service to the Town of Irmo After more than two decades of dedicated public service, Town Administrator Courtney Dennis has announced his resignation from the Town of Irmo, effective July 3, 2025. Dennis is departing to accept a newContinue Reading
At the SC Community Development Association Annual Conference, which was held in Hilton Head last week, Irmo was a finalist for the Community Achievement Award presented by the Municipal Association of SC. Irmo came in 2nd for the development of the Rawls Creek Project which includes a skate park, twoContinue Reading