By Al Dozier Lexington County Council received feedback during a public hearing at the Dec.5 council meeting on new regulations designed to control continued growth in Lexington County. The new “concurrency requirements” will require any new development to undergo a review by the county staff to determine that the planContinue Reading
James Carl Oakley, 81, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born in Bessemer, Alabama, on August 22, 1942, to James Carel Oakley and Frances Vines Oakley. James was a charter member of First Baptist Church of Irmo. He was very active in the church, servingContinue Reading
Heather Reitenga, a Digital Integration Specialist in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Betty J. DeWitt Outstanding Educator Award from the South Carolina Farm Bureau. The accolade is in recognition of Reitenga’s exceptional efforts in integrating agricultural education programs into the schoolContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet in Lexington has been named as one of the fortunate recipients of the 2023-2024 Wildlife Connections from the Mountains to the Sea grant, a collaborative initiative by the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) and Dominion Energy. This marks the second year of the program, specificallyContinue Reading
Lexington County was rocked by tragedy on Wednesday afternoon when a father and son, identified as Ryan Jordan Lindler Sr., 52, and Ryan Jordan Lindler Jr., 26, were arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The charges stem from their alleged involvement inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For Irmo senior safety Isaiah McClary, Saturday’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl was his “last hurrah” for high school. He’s scheduled to graduate this Friday and enroll at the University of South Carolina in January. McClary plans to join the football team as a walk-on. On Saturday,Continue Reading
Record-setting Sheriff’s Department welcomes holiday shoppers in northeast Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE THIRD 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 Action Team – were outContinue Reading
On Monday, December 4, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce orchestrated a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of Max Living Chiropractic Northwest at 7735 Broad River Rd. in Irmo. Dr. Kallie Corbin, D.C., leads the team, dedicated to facilitating healing and health transformations. Patients are warmly welcomed by Nellie,Continue Reading
A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official launch of Prevent Cleaning Service, specializing in air duct and dryer vent cleaning. Hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, the event garnered the presence of Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson, who extended congratulations to the newly established business, expressing optimism for itsContinue Reading
Lt. Jonathan Brock, serving as the assistant commander for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s west patrol region, has successfully graduated from the prestigious FBI’s National Academy located in Quantico, Virginia. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon expressed his appreciation for Lt. Brock’s accomplishment, highlighting the positive impact it will have onContinue Reading
A creative collaboration between The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission has given rise to a captivating addition to the annual Holiday Lights on the River spectacle at Saluda Shoals Park. The featured display for 2023 is a three-dimensional carousel scene, depicting whimsicalContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Bill Danielson was officially sworn in as the new mayor of Irmo at Tuesday’s council meeting. Danielson unseated Barry Walker, who has served as mayor since 2019 and served on the council for some 20 years. Danielson was first elected to council during a special election inContinue Reading
In a kickoff to their 3rd Annual Week of Giving, the Mungo Homes Foundation orchestrated a surprise donation of $30,000 to Reconciliation Ministries on December 4. The unsuspecting recipients, Lucky Dettie and Ashley Arrington of Reconciliation Ministries were delighted during what they believed to be a coffee-serving event at theContinue Reading
In a heartwarming display of community compassion, the St. Andrews Woman’s Club orchestrated a successful fundraising effort during their November meeting to support Operation Smile. This charitable organization plays a pivotal role in transforming the lives of thousands of children who grapple with cleft lip and cleft palate. Operation Smile’sContinue Reading
The Lexington County Museum is set to transport visitors to a bygone era at its 27th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 10, from 1 to 4 pm. This enchanting event invites guests to immerse themselves in the Christmas traditions of the past within the historical ambiance of theContinue Reading