By Thomas Grant Jr. Change is definitely a theme in the post-Tim Whipple era for Irmo boys basketball. Along with first-year head coach Alex Guillen, the Yellow Jackets are sporting black and white jerseys and shorts without the trademark gold colors. “We kind of changed up the jerseys a littleContinue Reading
Carolina Wings in Ballentine transformed into a festive wonderland on December 7 as River Springs Elementary students, teachers, and parents gathered for their annual Polar Express celebration. Everyone, including Principal Matthew Gams, wore cozy pajamas while enjoying a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and plenty of hot chocolate. This year markedContinue Reading
Salvation Army Major Mark Craddock and Sheriff Lott welcome shoppers in northeast Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) – primarily RCSD’s command staff and members of RCSD’s Community ActionContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Garden City will be the unofficial home for residents of the Home of the Okra Strut. For the first time ever, both Dutch Fork and Irmo are playing for state championships in football. The two rivals will compete in separate Class 5A divisions this weekendContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo celebrated Arbor Day on December 6 by planting two Ginkgo trees in the newly established Rawls Creek Park. Mayor Bill Danielson joined town staff and volunteers to help plant one of the trees, highlighting the town’s dedication to environmental stewardship. “Irmo is recognized as a TreeContinue Reading
On December 6, Richland County EMS, accompanied by Santa Claus, delivered vehicles filled with donated toys and gifts to Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The toy delivery was part of EMS’s annual “Stuff an Ambulance” toy drive, which began collecting donations in November. The community generously contributed toys,Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo has purchased a powerful hurricane blower to improve street cleaning and park maintenance. The new equipment is designed to clear gutters and public areas quickly, cutting down on both time and labor required for these tasks. The blower will help remove leaves and debris from gutters,Continue Reading
One man’s fear is another man’s career. By Tom PolandTomPoland.net Come the cold, dormant months, few snakes, if any, are out and about. Perhaps winter makes a good time to read about the critters many fear. You know, the only good snake is a dead snake. The irrational fear ofContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation kicked off this year’s Shop with a Cop event on December 10 by helping 30 local families in need. The families received food, clothing, toys, and other essential items they might not have been able to afford this holiday season. The program, organized byContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard For so many reasons, December is a time of reflection and celebration. As 2024 comes to a close, let’s pause and thank school faculty, staff, and administration who love and grow our community’s young people. Our schools are community hubs, collaborating with families in support of studentContinue Reading
IRMO – Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences teacher Ali Bowles received a surprise gift from Bojangles. As part of its holiday campaign, Bojangles donated $1000 gift cards to teachers across the brand’s footprint, surprising the star educators in their classrooms, surrounded by students and staff. Bowles is inContinue Reading