By Mike DuBose Most Americans don’t understand Climate Change – I didn’t. As an unbiased researcher, I write without private opinions but want to review the facts – not what politicians, government, and media promote. With open minds, please allow me to share my in-depth studies from many reputable sourcesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The road to the state championships in Class 5A will go through the town of Irmo. Dutch Fork and Irmo high schools will play host to state semifinals Friday night. The undefeated and defending Class 5A champion Silver Foxes will face Spartanburg in the Division IContinue Reading
This holiday season, A Magical Cirque Christmas returns with its enchanting blend of acrobatics, magic, and festive charm, delighting audiences across the U.S. The show will stop for one night only at the Koger Center for the Arts on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through theContinue Reading
SASEBO, Japan – Information System Technician Seaman Dimitri Clay, from Irmo, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) performs corrective maintenance on the ship’s hull, November 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.Continue Reading
On December 1, Angela Valvasori, representing Westinghouse SURE, presented a generous $1,300 donation to Liz Harris of Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church. Westinghouse SURE, an organization of retired Westinghouse employees, is dedicated to supporting local charities through community involvement. The donation will directly aid Seven Oaks Presbyterian’s mission to provide warm,Continue Reading
Ryan Taylor, Executive Director of the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter, spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo on November 15. Taylor, pictured with speaker sponsor Steve Odom, received a copy of the Optimist Creed during the meeting. The Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter, located in Lexington County, providesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The She Got Next event at Lexington County high schools served as opening weekend for Irmo girls basketball. The preseason ranked Lady Yellow Jackets defeated Richland Northeast 45-34 last Friday at Lexington High School. Abby Livingston scored 16 points, Laliah Singletary finished with 11 and JaylaContinue Reading
The Irmo Middle School Wrestling Team is gearing up for a dual meet against Hand Middle School this Wednesday, December 4th. The match is set to take place at 6 pm at Irmo High School. The meet will mark a milestone for Irmo Middle School, as two female wrestlers, DarionahContinue Reading
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday performance as “A Dickens of a Christmas” takes the stage at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor on Sunday, December 15, at 4 p.m. This unique production, presented as a classic Christmas radio show, features three actors portraying 50 characters, accompanied by the legendary pianist Ed McContinue Reading
On its December 13, 2023 website and in its December 21, 2023 print issue, the New Irmo News praised the efforts of Wayne Damron, who provides and distributes over 5,000 “We Say Merry Christmas” magnetic bumper stickers every year. The article reported that “Wayne’s initiative . . . emerged fromContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce invites local business owners to its next Business Bites education series on Thursday, December 12, at 11:30 a.m. The event will take place in the Steve Padgett Honda training room, located at 750 Western Lane in Irmo. This month’s session will feature Beth SmithContinue Reading