By Al Dozier The town of Irmo is beginning a new effort to make Irmo a “beautiful” town. At the Dec. 17 meeting the council approved a contract with Bowman Engineering to perform services in the amount of $10,500 to prepare cost estimates for beautification improvements to signalized intersections alongContinue Reading
Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is calling on the community for support during a critical time. The unexpected closure of Richland Mall last year left CCT without a home, forcing the organization into a challenging and costly relocation process. Already dealing with the lingering financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork and Irmo looked to bring back two state titles to the “Gateway of Lake Murray” this past weekend in Orangeburg. The Silver Foxes were successful in adding another championship to their dynasty. They defeated Summerville 35-21 in the Class 5A Division I final playedContinue Reading
Dear Editor, It’s obvious that how the “WE SAY ” on the Christmas magnets came about has confused many people. The Bill O’Reilly information piece should help to clarify the start of WE SAY. https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/12/14/oreilly_we_won_the_war_on_christmas_its_over.html As O’Reilly pointed out there were companies who told their employeesContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County could see hundreds of new jobs as two large companies consider investments that would total approximately $250 million. The investments came to light at the Dec. 10 council meeting after Lexington County Council revealed negotiation agreements are underway with the companies. Canadian beverage manufacturer CardiffContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo boys basketball team are riding a 3-game winning streak. It started with a 64-41 win over Aiken on Dec. 9. Sophomore Christian Brown scored 12 points and senior forward Matthew Hopkins posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Two nights later, theContinue Reading
Irmo, SC -J. Brian Pearson, a resident of Irmo, SC, has successfully completed his academic journey at the University of South Carolina’s Palmetto College, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Pearson’s dedication and perseverance have been central to achieving this notable milestone. His strong commitment to academic excellence isContinue Reading
South Carolina Legislature Passes Anti-Bullying/School Safety Proviso 1.103 In May 2024, the South Carolina Legislature enacted Proviso 1.103, known as the Anti-Bullying/School Safety Proviso. This legislation mandates that all school districts in South Carolina implement a policy restricting student access to personal electronic communication devices during the instructional day byContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C. – Moore Bradley Myers is pleased to announce the addition of two new Associates, Joshua S. E. “Josh” Martin and Madison B. Kelly, to its growing team of attorneys. Josh Martin, a Columbia-area native, graduated from Dutch Fork High School, Presbyterian College, and the University of SouthContinue Reading
Whitney Ann Wilks and Nicholas Alexandru Goodwin, both of Chapin, South Carolina, are excited to announce their engagement. The couple will be married on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Gateway Baptist Church. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Pastor Don Brock. A reception willContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House voted on passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. The bill now awaits approval by the Senate, then will be sent to the President forContinue Reading