On October 13 the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo held a banquet celebrating the transfer of power. At the banquet, outgoing President Larry Blosser ended a successful year by symbolically passing the gavel to incoming President Kerry Powers. Powers became the first woman to lead the club in its 52-yearContinue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church will be offering a series of workshops in late October and early November on topics that are important to the senior community. The three workshops will feature speakers on the following subjects: October 26: Wills, Trusts, Avoiding Probate; November 2: Durable Power of Attorney, Living Wills, HealthcareContinue Reading
Started in 2011, National Service Day is an annual brandwide day of giveback. Every second Saturday of October, the Christian Brothers shops, which are typically closed on weekends, are open to single moms, widows, and other community members in need, providing them with oil changes, maintenance services, and safety repairsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before achieving regular-season perfection, a Region 5-4A title awaits Irmo High School. The Yellow Jackets can clinch their first region title outright since 2010 with a win at Westwood. A victory over the Redhawks would continue Irmo’s longest winning streak since 2009 when it won 10Continue Reading
In an effort to create greater opportunities for success and break down barriers for students inside and outside the classroom, Irmo High School has begun a partnership with the United Way of the Midlands to bring Young Men United to campus. The program is designed to target young men ofContinue Reading
South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation returned to Lake Murray on October 13-14, 2023 for their Six-Man Tournament. This tournament was composed of 32 Bassmaster Clubs from around South Carolina and featured the top 6 anglers who competed for the top club as well as the top individual angler. A total ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. There’s a higher level of urgency around the Dutch Fork football program than usual. With two games remaining, the Silver Foxes will not win a share of the region title for the first time under head coach Tom Knotts. They also find themselves in the positionContinue Reading
Emmaus Church held a ground-breaking celebration on October 8 for its Irmo location. The church, which opened in late 2019, plans to open its new 11,023-foot building at 5170 Bush River Road in the spring of 2024. “This is an exciting next step for a community that has grown inContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested two suspects connected to more than 30 car break-ins earlier this month as the search continues for a third subject accused of being part of the Georgia-based theft ring. Quadriquez Malik Poole, 19, of Ellenwood, Georgia, is charged with 38 counts of breaking into vehicles,Continue Reading
I am writing to urge everyone in the Town of Irmo to vote for Councilman Bill Danielson for Mayor on November 7th. I have known Bill for over 30 years now and have never heard him or seen him go back on his word. He is exactly what Irmo needsContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson and Irmo town councilman Bill Danielson share a positive moment at a chamber of commerce function. Wilson has served the nation representing South Carolina since 2001. He serves as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Danielson is currently campaigning to become mayor of Irmo. DanielsonContinue Reading