By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday approved contracts for new police vehicles, new speed radar equipment and entertainers for the next Okra Strut Festival. The council approved the purchase of four Dodge Durango police vehicles in the amount of $177,529. The council also approved a contract for $49,446Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Irmo Little League sent seven teams to the Southeast Regionals this past weekend. Both the softball and baseball Seniors came away with League titles to earn a ticket to their respective World Series. All of the games will be available through the ESPN+ app. IRMO SENIORSContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council has proudly announced the renaming of Irmo Community Park to Moore Park in honor of longtime Town Attorney Jake Moore, Sr. This tribute, unveiled at the council’s July 16th meeting, recognizes Moore’s significant contributions and dedication to the Irmo community and the Midlands area. During theContinue Reading
The road in front of Irmo Elementary recently had a name change. Town of Irmo changed the name of Dustin Johnson Road back to its original names of Gibbes Street and Lexington Avenue. “The name was changed without a formal resolution being passed which is our town code,” said CourtneyContinue Reading
The Richlex High School (formerly all Black High School), Irmo Class of 1964 will hold its 60th Class reunion July 26-28. For more information email Sherley Anderson Brannon at [email protected] or call 803-238-8833. About Richlex High School Julius Rosenwald, Chicago philanthropist and president of Sears, Roebuck & Co., (1910-1925), helpedContinue Reading
I see Republican hypocrisy on a regular basis, but rarely is it so clearly on display as it was in the side-by-side columns in your ad on page 16 in the July 18th edition of The New Irmo News. In the first column you touted the endorsement you received fromContinue Reading
The inaugural 803 Day celebration is set to bring the Midlands area to life on August 3rd with a variety of activities and promotions. Inspired by the local 803 area code, this event promises to unite the community through a day filled with fun and excitement. Schedule of Events: 803Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named longtime administrator Christian English the new principal at Oak Pointe Elementary. English has served as the principal at Seven Oaks Elementary School since 2020. He previously served as assistant principal at Dutch Fork High School. Prior to that job, he served as a Spanish teacherContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Lexington County Baseball Stadium was the site July 13 of the second annual softball game between the Michelin Plants #5 and #7. The charity contest, sponsored by the Lexington County Blowfish, raised $770 for the March of Dimes. The check was presented by Blowfish co-owner BillContinue Reading
Attorney and retired Army colonel achieves second seven-figure settlement in under a year By Chris Carter In less than a year, the Bill Connor Law Firm, led by attorney and retired U.S. Army Infantry Col. Bill Connor, has achieved its second seven-figure settlement: Placing him in a veryContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Former Lexington High School state champion Lauren Stephenson is now a tournament winner on the professional tour. The 27-year-old Stephenson won the Twin Bridges Championship on the Epson Tour this past weekend. Pulling away from a group tied for first place, Stephenson finished 1-over-par 72 toContinue Reading