Do you live in Irmo? Do you work in Irmo? Do you love Irmo? Now is the time to let us know how you feel about our town and what we can do to make it better. The Town of Irmo is proud to announce a series of public meetingsContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have apprehended Korey Muller, a 20-year-old resident of West Columbia, following accusations of attempted murder stemming from a violent altercation last month. Alongside this charge, Muller faces additional counts, including possession of a weapon during a violent crime, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession withContinue Reading
Event to be held on the grounds of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) will host the first annual RCSD Community Day, on Saturday, May 18, on the grounds of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy, 5400Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. An improbable comeback coming off Spring Break against the defending Region 4-5A champions has Dutch Fork back in contention. The 10-9 home win over the Lady Wildcats saw the Lady Silver Foxes score all of their runs in the bottom of the sixth inning after trailingContinue Reading
Paul Erickson of Chapin proudly displays his latest fishing conquest—a whopping 10lb. 4 oz. largemouth bass caught in a private pond near Lake Murray. As a catch and release fisherman, Paul ensures the preservation of the local ecosystem by returning his catches to the water after admiration. With his impressiveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “farewell tour” for retiring River Bluff boys soccer coach Phil Savitz provided another moment of recognition. On Thursday, he was presented with the Order of the Silver Crescent. This esteemed honor, established by former Gov. John C. West in 1971, recognizes Savitz’s contributions and dedicatedContinue Reading
It seems like young JJ Browder is already captivated by the world of newspapers at just four years old! JJ’s fascination with the newspaper’s pictures and stories is evident when reading the New Irmo News at Midlands Family Chiropractic in Irmo. Not content with just flipping through the pages, JJContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The accolades have not appeared as often and prominent as it has for high-profile rookies like San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama. When it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies, the first year for shooting forward G.G. Jackson was just as impactful and positive to the franchise. TheContinue Reading
A former Richland County Coroner was busted by the Irmo Police Department for holding illegal gambling games next to a children’s day care center. Gary Watts (67) of Chapin, Adam Watts (28) of Chapin, and Daniel Schaffer (53) of Lexington were charged with (Keeping Unlawful Gaming Tables). Seven other individuals were charged withContinue Reading
The SC Philharmonic Orchestra kicked off its inaugural event, Music in My Neighborhood, with a captivating concert at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 9th. This groundbreaking program aims to provide support to music teachers, school districts, and students while fostering awareness for the arts. Throughout theContinue Reading
A talented ensemble of musicians participating in ‘Music in My Neighborhood,’ a groundbreaking program by the SC Philharmonic Orchestra, delighted students at Dutch Fork High School on Tuesday, April 9th. This innovative initiative aims to bring a week of free music experiences directly to residents in the Irmo community, fosteringContinue Reading