By Thomas Grant Jr. If the results of this past week’s Capital City Classic are any indication, it looks like a special season ahead for Dutch Fork boys’ soccer. The Silver Foxes’ 8-0 shutout over Lugoff-Elgin in the Silver Division final played Sunday at Gray Collegiate Academy was a punctuationContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The final season for legendary boys soccer coach Phil Savitz opened with another Capital City Cup title for River Bluff. The Gators defeated Chapin 2-1 Sunday at Gray Collegiate Academy to claim the Gold Division of the 4-day tournament. It was the third title won atContinue Reading
I am writing to express my concerns about the current ELA scores of students in our district and throughout the state. To understand this complex problem, I needed to understand where the breakdown existed. All schools have a standard curriculum being taught and tested. South Carolina ELA standards state thatContinue Reading
In a proactive move to stay informed and connected with local initiatives, Irmo Town Council Candidate Gabriel Penfield, alongside Irmo Okra Strut commissioner Mike Ward, attended the Richland County transportation planning meeting. The focus of the meeting was on gaining insights into the Broad River Broad widening project and upcomingContinue Reading
Recycling Captains from Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences participated in a wetland restoration project at Saluda Shoals Park. Students learned about invasive species in the wetland and how they harm native habitats. Then they planted native species of trees and shrubs to help restore the wetland afterContinue Reading
Irmo residents are heading back to the polls in a special election on February 27 to fill the Town Council seat left vacant by Mayor Bill Danielson. Two candidates who previously ran for town-wide at-large seats in 2023 are back in the running. The candidates vying for the role areContinue Reading
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia has hired Scott Harris, as its new director of advertising. With nearly two decades of experience in the advertising sector, Harris brings extensive knowledge in marketing strategy, integrated media planning and placement to the role. “We are excitedContinue Reading
Women’s Club supports Killingsworth Home Members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently donated $5,000 to Killingsworth Home for Women. The donation was made possible by a grant from the S.C.F.W.C. Progress Foundation, a private foundation supporting libraries, education, women, and children within South Carolina. The donated funds are earmarkedContinue Reading
Calling all craft enthusiasts and bargain hunters! Harbison Community Center is gearing up for an exciting event that brings together the best of both worlds – a Craft Fair and Yard Sale. Event Details: Craft Fair Highlights: Local vendors are set to impress with an eclectic range of handmade andContinue Reading
Scout units from the Irmo area participated in the Scouting for Food drive to help restock the shelves of Sharing God’s Love Food Bank in Irmo. Sharing God’s Love received more than 7000 pounds of food items and cash donations of almost $500. “The partnership with the Boy Scouts ofContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo and the Irmo Future Growth Corporation proudly unveil a vibrant transformation of signal boxes across the community, marking a significant step towards promoting the town’s unique identity. The Irmo Future Growth Corporation has been actively working hand-in-hand with the Town of Irmo to enhance community aestheticsContinue Reading