A gathering of local leaders came together at the 18th annual Irmo Community Prayer Breakfast on September 28. Attendees included South Carolina House Representative Nathan Ballantine, House Representative Jay Kilmartin, former South Carolina House Representative Chip Huggins, and Candidate for Irmo Town Council Gabriel Penfield. The event was held atContinue Reading
Richland County Council approved a paid parental leave policy for all full-time and part-time employees during Council’s regularly scheduled meeting October 3. The new policy will take effect January 1, making Richland the second county in the state to adopt one. Eligible staff will receive: • Six weeks of paid leaveContinue Reading
During Fire Prevention Week (October 8 – 14), the American Red Cross reminds families and the community that cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the United States. The Red Cross team is issuing a few important safety steps to follow to help protect families from common –Continue Reading
Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic or have other disabilities are invited to wear their costumes, enjoy allergy-free trick-or-treating and experience the State Museum at their own pace on October 14 from 9 – 11 a.m. The program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults whoContinue Reading
Texas pro Keith Combs has won $1 million with B.A.S.S., relying heavily on a deep- diving crankbait. Photo by Garrick DixonContinue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet (NRES-AM) has received a $12,400 Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) grant from the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). The grant is for the project Excellence in Arts at Nursery Road Elementary Integration. DAP grants provide funds for one-year projects and funds from this grant awardContinue Reading
CrossRoads Intermediate School (CRIS) is home to sixth-grade students where they emphasize the importance of supporting students both academically and socially as they transition between elementary and middle school. The structure of serving only 6th-grade students allows the school to focus on helping them transition to a secondary education setting.Continue Reading
Come help the Friends of the Irmo Branch Library celebrate the 18th annual National Friends of Libraries Week from October 15-21. Friends members, former members and the public are invited to an opening celebration from 2 – 4 pm this Sunday, October 15, in the Mungo Community Room of theContinue Reading
Richland County Council has approved a revised version of the County’s Land Development Code (LDC) zoning map. The zoning map passed a third reading during the regularly scheduled Council meeting on October 3. Text amendments to the LDC passed a first reading. State law required Council to first adopt aContinue Reading
Education for many students in School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties begins with a bus ride. School District Five’s Transportation Department, although not located in a classroom, plays a large part in the district’s vision of Loving and Growing Our Students. Our bus drivers create a culture ofContinue Reading
River Springs Elementary School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to open their new outdoor classroom. The PTO paid for the project with money raised during the school’s annual Boosterthon. After the ribbon cutting students enjoyed a popsicle treat.Continue Reading