On September 6, Michael Sims, founder and Executive Director of Teen Lead 360, shared his inspiring journey with the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Sims opened up about his challenging childhood, which included the imprisonment of his father for multiple murders. His life took a positive turn when he becameContinue Reading
The Seven Oaks Art Group invites local artists to come together for a morning of creativity every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Whether you enjoy painting, drawing, or exploring other artistic endeavors, this group is the perfect space to express your creativity. Participants are encouraged to bring their ownContinue Reading
Irmo’s vibrant art venue, Artistic Aspirations, has teamed up with Mary’s Mobile Market to bring a series of exciting community events to the heart of Irmo. Opened in 2024, Artistic Aspirations has quickly become a hub for arts and crafts, and will now host Mary’s Mobile Market throughout the fallContinue Reading
Embry Kate Wilson was born to Kristen and Josh Wilson Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Dallas Texas. She is the granddaughter of the Mayor Bill and Peg Danielson of Irmo. She weighed in at 6lbs 14 oz.Continue Reading
Columbia Animal Services will offer free pet adoptions at Animal Mission’s 17th Annual Palmetto Peanut Boil on Saturday, September 28, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will take place on the 2900 Block of Devine Street. In addition to free adoptions, Animal Services will be collecting donations to supportContinue Reading
Columbia has introduced a new online portal designed to simplify the pet licensing process for residents. The platform offers a convenient, user-friendly way for pet owners to register or renew their pet licenses from home. License fees are $5 for spayed or neutered pets and $25 for intact pets. LicensingContinue Reading
CrossRoads Intermediate School (CRIS) is proud to announce its new designation as an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) school, marking a major step toward fostering academic achievement for all students. AVID is a renowned college readiness program that supports students from grades 4 to 12 by equipping them with theContinue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Lucia Jacobs, a science teacher at the Academy For Success in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as one of ten educators across South Carolina to participate in the Fall 2024 Strategies for Teacher Advancement and Renewal (STAR) Seminar. Chosen through a competitive statewide application process,Continue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – On September 25, 2024, the Columbia Area League of Women Voters hosted a presentation on the upcoming 2024 Richland County Transportation Penny Referendum, focusing on its potential impact on the county’s public transportation system, The COMET. Maurice Pearl, Executive Director and CEO of The COMET, led theContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Irmo Chamber of Commerce proudly announces its Teacher and Student of the Month for September, honoring Amanda Parker and Ashton Smyers from Irmo Elementary School. Amanda Parker, the current Teacher of the Year, has earned high praise from Principal Shannon Fincannon. “She is an extraordinary teacherContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Non-region play ended last Friday with both Irmo and defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork emerging with perfect records. Both teams posted dominant home victorious last Friday. The Yellow Jackets and Silver Foxes will now head into a bye week and return to action in RegionContinue Reading
Irmo Chamber of Commerce Teacher and Student of the Month for September are Amanda Parker and Ashton Smyers from Irmo Elementary School. “Amanda Parker is our current Teacher of the Year,” Principal Shannon Fincannon said. “She is an extraordinary teacher with a servant’s heart. She makes everyone she meets feelContinue Reading
Beloved former WIS-TV personality Joe Pinner has passed away, as confirmed by his family on Sunday afternoon. Pinner began his career in radio before transitioning to television broadcasting, joining WIS in 1963, just a decade after the station’s inception. Over the course of his 55-year career at WIS, Pinner tookContinue Reading
Irmo High School senior Nakul Ranjith has achieved a milestone by publishing his debut novel, The Depths of Man. This impressive accomplishment comes as Nakul balances his academic responsibilities with his passion for writing. The novel, now available for purchase nationwide, explores deep themes of humanity and self-discovery, showcasing Nakul’sContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard We know the expression: Education is the key to new worlds. Education is the antidote to ignorance. Education is the ticket to prosperity. My favorite: Education is the one thing no one can take away from you. We need our students at all levels – CP, Honors,Continue Reading