The Town of Irmo celebrated Arbor Day on December 6 by planting two Ginkgo trees in the newly established Rawls Creek Park. Mayor Bill Danielson joined town staff and volunteers to help plant one of the trees, highlighting the town’s dedication to environmental stewardship. “Irmo is recognized as a TreeContinue Reading
On December 6, Richland County EMS, accompanied by Santa Claus, delivered vehicles filled with donated toys and gifts to Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The toy delivery was part of EMS’s annual “Stuff an Ambulance” toy drive, which began collecting donations in November. The community generously contributed toys,Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo has purchased a powerful hurricane blower to improve street cleaning and park maintenance. The new equipment is designed to clear gutters and public areas quickly, cutting down on both time and labor required for these tasks. The blower will help remove leaves and debris from gutters,Continue Reading
One man’s fear is another man’s career. By Tom PolandTomPoland.net Come the cold, dormant months, few snakes, if any, are out and about. Perhaps winter makes a good time to read about the critters many fear. You know, the only good snake is a dead snake. The irrational fear ofContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation kicked off this year’s Shop with a Cop event on December 10 by helping 30 local families in need. The families received food, clothing, toys, and other essential items they might not have been able to afford this holiday season. The program, organized byContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard For so many reasons, December is a time of reflection and celebration. As 2024 comes to a close, let’s pause and thank school faculty, staff, and administration who love and grow our community’s young people. Our schools are community hubs, collaborating with families in support of studentContinue Reading
IRMO – Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences teacher Ali Bowles received a surprise gift from Bojangles. As part of its holiday campaign, Bojangles donated $1000 gift cards to teachers across the brand’s footprint, surprising the star educators in their classrooms, surrounded by students and staff. Bowles is inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Early Signing Day was a significant milestone for several student-athletes committing to play at the collegiate level: Irmo High School Dutch Fork High School River Bluff High School These signings highlight the dedication and hard work of these student-athletes as they advance to the next levelContinue Reading
By Robin All 1. Avoid Bending Your Head Down at Address: 2. Allow Head Movement for a Full Backswing: 3. Embrace a Natural Swing: 4. Stay Motivated: These tips can help senior golfers play more comfortably while maximizing their performance on the course.Continue Reading
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living with a disability is 28 percent higher than without. Needs such as medical care, specialized equipment, assistive technology, adaptive housing,Continue Reading
By Eileen Renders Weight has always been a touchy subject with much of the population. Many of us are overweight, or obese. Some are underweight while others are a good weight, yet not physically fit. Factors that can predetermine one’s weight might be genetics, and inheriting fat genes from parents.Continue Reading