Irmo saw a winter storm blow through January 30 and 31 leaving the area covered with roughly 3 – 4 inches of accumulated snow. The weather largely closed roads for a day or two and there was enough left as of February 2 that most area schools, and offices didContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 3, 2026) — Hundreds of the nation’s top collegiate bass anglers will converge on Lake Murray Feb. 12–14 for the 2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by Abu Garcia National Championship. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism, the 17th annual championship will feature up toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Nick Emmanwori is enjoying a rookie NFL season many veterans only dream about. The Seattle Seahawks safety — and former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina standout — is one win away from claiming football’s ultimate prize: a Super Bowl championship. Emmanwori is alsoContinue Reading
Lexington County has awarded the Archers Lane Bridge Replacement project to AOS Specialty Contractors, Inc. The project includes the replacement of two bridges along Archers Lane. Construction is nearing completion with the anticipated reopening of Bridge 6734, located between Treeslope Court and Shadetree Court, during the week of February 9.Continue Reading
Family Dental Health Murray Landing has partnered with Happy Wheels to collect toys for children battling cancer. The toy drive is accepting new and unused items through Feb. 12. Requested donations include infant rattles, infant teethers and baby toys that light up or make noise. Donations may be dropped offContinue Reading
Members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently volunteered at Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS) as part of a statewide Day of Service. Volunteers spent the morning cleaning the facility and organizing materials and equipment used in the training of service dogs. The group also toured the facility andContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie The January 16 speakers at the St. Andrews Optimists’ breakfast meeting were two representatives of South Carolina Youth Advocacy Program (SCYAP). The speakers were Shayla Howell and Majd Abdallah. Both bear the title of Regional Recruiter/Family Recruiter. The job of the recruiters is both simple and complexContinue Reading
Ed Lewis was named as the Associate Municipal Judge for Irmo at the Irmo Town Council regular meeting January 27. Surrounded by his family, Lewis was sworn-in by Irmo Municipal Judge Becky Adams. “We need someone like Ed that we can rely on,” said Adams. “Having him here helps theContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — Marketing, communications and business professionals are invited to attend The Marketing Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Harbison Theatre in Irmo. Presented by Capital City/Lake Murray Country and Experience Columbia SC, the half-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration opening at 8:30Continue Reading
By Dr. Tom Mullikin and Sen. Tom Davis For years, Americans have been sold a false narrative: you can only protect the environment or grow the economy – but not both. South Carolina is debunking this myth, demonstrating the best examples across the State where both the environment and theContinue Reading
The Coldstream community has named the home at 161 Ripley Station Road as the February 2026 Yard of the Month, recognizing the property for its outstanding landscaping and curb appeal.Continue Reading