The 5th graders at Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet (NRES-AM), in preparation for the Creating Original Opera project, participated in two field trips. February 1, they took part in a Field Experience to the SC State Museum and Planetarium where they explored the various floors of the building as wellContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department has arrested Daquan M. Williams (35) of Irmo, in connection to a violent assault. On March 6 around 7 am, Irmo officers responded to a call in which the victim stated they’d been raped. The victim, who’s identity will not be released, told officers a manContinue Reading
On Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed into law H.3594, commonly known as the “permitless carry” or “constitutional carry” bill. The legislation makes South Carolina the 29th state in the United States to implement constitutional carry, allowing individuals aged 18 and older to openly carry loaded handguns without theContinue Reading
S.C. Floodwater Commission chair reflects on what’s to come here in the Palmetto State By Alex Junes-Ward Dr. Tom Mullikin, the world-renowned global expedition leader from Camden, S.C., returned from Alaska’s annual Iditarod dogsled race between Anchorage and Nome, earlier this week. “The Iditarod race gained international fame asContinue Reading
Open Letter A friend shared with me a question he was asked about a conversation he had become a part of. I thought his answer was a great response, and his perspective was worth sharing. I will not say who, what, or where, but I will bring his words andContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has announced that the headline act for the first Southeastern BBQ Showdown, scheduled for June 14-15 at Segra Park, will be the Grammy Award-winning country music band Alabama. With an impressive track record of 43 #1 singles and over 178 awards,Continue Reading
Irmo Middle School 7th Grader, Luke Sevilla, clinched the South Carolina SCYWA State Wrestling Championship on March 2 at the South Carolina Youth Wrestling Association (SCYWA) State Championships. Competing in the 12u – 140 lb Open Division at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Sevilla remained undefeated throughout the day, defeatingContinue Reading
The St. Andrews Optimists were enlightened by a presentation from Jason Hill and Alex Zelling about the Second Saturday organization. This initiative, rooted in evangelism, extends assistance to households in need of home repairs, focusing on widows, orphans, single-parent households, disabled individuals, and the elderly. Named after its monthly activityContinue Reading
Get ready for an exciting event at the Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 featuring a Japanese Import Car Drive-In. Mark your calendars for March 23, from 9:00 AM to Noon, as car enthusiasts come together to showcase their impressive Japanese import vehicles. Event Details: There is no charge to attend,Continue Reading
Irmo Fire Department recently participated in Lexington County Fire Service’s Swift Water Rescue Certification Course, with three members achieving the level of Swift Water Technician. The intensive 5-day course equipped personnel with a range of skills essential for swift water rescues, including shore-based rope throws, boat-based rescues, and hands-on victimContinue Reading
A group of talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five showcased their musical skills at the Region 2 Band clinic held on February 23-24 at Lexington High School. The event featured students from various schools within the district, including Chapin High, Chapin Middle, Dutch Fork High, Dutch Fork Middle, IrmoContinue Reading