The man who died while in police custody on Wednesday, June 25 has been identified as Byron Jackon, 45, of North Augusta. No details as to the cause of death have been released by the Richland County Coroner Nadia Rutherford. In a statement to media Rutherford said, ‘We will continueContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – To help preserve the character, safety, and appearance of Irmo’s residential neighborhoods and low-density commercial areas, the Irmo Town Council is reminding residents and business owners of the town’s parking restrictions for heavy-duty and commercial vehicles. These rules apply only to properties located within the official boundariesContinue Reading
IRMO – For the sixth year in a row, the Irmo Fire District has been recognized as a Fire Safe South Carolina Community—a distinction that highlights the department’s continued commitment to fire prevention and public safety. The Fire Safe SC Community Designation is awarded to fire departments across the stateContinue Reading
By Dee Anne Griffin With the recent South Carolina scorching summer, there is an increased risk of heat related injuries such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. As our temperatures soar past 95 and the humidity levels rise above 80%, safety becomes a priority. Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, coolContinue Reading
IRMO – The Irmo Okra Strut is turning 50, and organizers are planning a golden celebration packed with live music, community spirit, and plenty of fun. The party kicks off with a free concert on Friday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Prisma Health Amphitheater at Irmo’s Moore Park.Continue Reading
CHARLESTON — The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has announced its 2025 scholarship recipients, recognizing six standout students from across the state who are taking flight toward careers in aviation. The scholarships, funded by donations and special events such as a golf outing sponsored by WK Dickson and a silentContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board has welcomed Annie Clark as its new Special Events Manager. Clark brings years of experience in event planning, communications, and marketing. Before joining the tourism board, she served as the Event Manager at Columbia College, where she oversaw everything from institutional eventsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A former 3-time state champion and current All-ACC wide receiver returned to Dutch Fork High School this weekend for a special cause. Antonio Williams, who played for the Silver Foxes from 2019-21, held his first-ever Youth football camp in Irmo. An estimated 200 youngsters took partContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Irmo Police officers responded to a report of a possible fight occurring inside a vehicle in the New Friarsgate area. Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with the vehicle involved. The vehicle fled the scene, and aContinue Reading
The state’s Department of Natural Resources to partner with annual statewide expedition The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced its partnership with the annual SC7 Expedition, from the mountains to the sea: The announcement made June 26, 2025. According to SCDNR officials: The SC7 team – including GlobalContinue Reading
Legislators propose naming the annual BCBS legislative softball game for beloved attorney, lobbyist By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution calling for the naming of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Legislative Softball Game as “the Mary Elizabeth Mullikin Annual Legislative Softball Game,” inContinue Reading