Open Letter Cooler weather, shorter day length, and football mean one thing. Fall is here. This time of year produces amazing leaf colors as the hardwood trees pull their resources back in preparation for winter. As the leaves change from their beautiful shades of red, orange, yellow, magenta, and evenContinue Reading
Irmo High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) students completed a successful collaboration with Brookdale Harbison Assisted Living. Together, they help to collect socks for the residents of Providence Home, a heartwarming initiative that exemplifies the spirit of community service.Continue Reading
By Lesli Reeves Loving and Growing our students is what we do at Irmo Middle School. Our afterschool program, The HIVE, is doing just that. Our mission at The HIVE (Hub for Interdisciplinary Values and Enrichment) is to foster a culture of innovation, inspire creative thinking and problem solving, andContinue Reading
River Springs Elementary School had a supply drive for their holiday baskets campaign for veterans. Students collected 727 cans of green beans, yams, mushroom soup, evaporated milk, cranberry sauce, and corn.Continue Reading
There is a new mural in Irmo High School’s gaming room. IB Students Kizah Jefferson and Alaska Ziegler painted it based on the idea of a distant planet.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the first time since 2010, the Irmo High School football team is in the third round of the Class 4A playoffs. The Yellow Jackets defeated Myrtle Beach 55-24 Friday in the Class 4A Lower State playoffs. They improved to 12-0 and will play at JamesContinue Reading
Open Letter Dear Editor, I would like to first congratulate all of the candidates on their recent campaign run. Heartfelt congratulations go out to Bill Danielson, Erik Sickinger and Phyllis Coleman on winning their elections. I truly believe Bill Danielson will take Irmo in a new direction for the bettermentContinue Reading
Representatives from VFW Post 174 and local politicians gathered on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans Park of Irmo to honor our veterans of all wars. L-R are Rep. Jay Kilmartin, Irmo Mayor-elect Bill Danielson, VFW Post 174 Vice Commander and Sgt of Arms Steve Turner, Irmo Councilman elect PhyllisContinue Reading
Two public hearings were held by the Lexington County Election Board on Friday, Nov. 10, for protests lodged by Irmo Town Council candidate Gabriel Penfield. After making a social media plea to the Irmo public more than thirty people were present to either support Penfield’s claims or to share theirContinue Reading
Dear Mayor-Elect Bill Danielson, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your successful campaign and election as the new Mayor of IRMO. The race was indeed spirited, and your victory is a testament to the trust and support you have garnered from the community. I believeContinue Reading
Precious Bross of Irmo with her teammates and head coach Chapin student-athletes – Abby Edwards (volleyball – Virginia Commonwealth University), Katelyn Long (volleyball – Newberry College), Campbell Long (diving – Auburn University), Alex Gregory (diving – University of South Carolina), Foster Apple (baseball – Stetson University), Trip Bollibon (baseball – MarsContinue Reading