The Irmo Town Council Tuesday gave first-reading approval to a $9.1 million budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. “It’s the biggest budget we’ve ever had,” said Mayor Barry Walker. Last year’s budget was $8.3 million. The budget includes pay raises for police officers in an on-going effort to retain aContinue Reading
Harbison Community Center held its Annual Community Picnic on May 13. More than 300 Harbison area residents enjoyed plates of barbeque, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, and lima beans from Farm Boys Barbeque while being accompanied by the musical stylings of David Love. Children in attendance played gamesContinue Reading
A StoryWalk will open at the Green Iceberg Community Garden at Rawls Creek Park in Irmo this Saturday, May 20, from 11 am to 1 pm. The even will feature free ice treats, giveaways, and outdoor reading. Visitors will read the illustrated story “Planting a Rainbow” by Lois Ehlert asContinue Reading
A section of Arrowwood Road, from the intersection of Lawand Drive to the intersection of Gracern Road, will be closed starting at 7 am this Monday, May 22 to allow for utility work and bridge construction. Arrowwood Road is expected to reopen by August 14. A signed detour route usingContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MISSING: Dead or Alive, NETFLIX’s new four-part docuseries showcasing the stellar work of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing’s Persons Unit received week-two kudos after seizing the #2 spot among NETFLIX’s TOP 10 currently airing shows nationwide. Following its May 10 premiere on the popularContinue Reading
A Gaston man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in a hotel parking lot earlier this year. Dyshawn Titus Hines, 40, is charged with criminal conspiracy, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, in addition to two counts of attempted murder, accordingContinue Reading
Frederick Edward Sojourner passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was a son of the late Robert Edward Sojourner and the late Minnie Ehrhardt Sojourner. Born July 14, 1938, in Augusta, GA, Mr. Sojourner grew up in southeastern Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. In 1950, his familyContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held its Red White and Brews event on Thursday, May 12 in the Irmo Town Park. Vendors handed out samples of different wines along with promotional items and many food options from local restaurants. Rhythm 54 provided the live music along with laser tagContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation recognized Paula Hite for her many years of service to the organization. A founding member in 2008, Paula organized the foundation after retiring from the Lexington Richland Five School Board. “We needed a humanitarian arm in the district and the snack pack program was the answer,”Continue Reading
The wreath-laying ceremony begins National Police Week for RCSD By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The families of fallen deputies gathered at the gates of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) headquarters’ memorial garden for a special service honoring the families’ deceased loved ones, Monday, May 15, the date officiallyContinue Reading
Fort Jackson has representation at several events for Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the last Monday of May, originated as Decoration Day afterContinue Reading