A Vietnam War Biography by Col. William P. Collier Jr., U.S. Army (Retired) BOOK REVIEW by W. Thomas Smith Jr. THERE ARE MEN WHO ARE SAID TO BE GREAT, though most of those “said to be great” are only penultimately exceptional. Then there are truly great men in the purestContinue Reading
By Al Dozier A motion filed by Mayor Barry Walker, Sr. to suspend a plan for land acquisitions to develop a new downtown district failed to receive a second at Tuesday’s town council meeting. Even as numerous residents continued to protest the plan the lack of a second means thatContinue Reading
Since November 1, Rapid Shelter Columbia has been in full operation. In addition to the overflow center to shelter people from colder weather, 50 individual pallet units were built to provide temporary housing for the chronically unsheltered. As of today, all of the 50 pallets designated for homeless individuals areContinue Reading
H. E. Corley Elementary School teacher Brandi Floyd-Francis and 5th grader Rachel Gutierrez have been named the Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s Student and Teacher of the Month. “Rachel’s teacher describes her as an awesome leader who is involved in numerous leadership roles in our school including Safety Patrol and StudentContinue Reading
In response to the evolving addiction crisis that is impacting communities throughout South Carolina, South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) Director Sara Goldsby and Governor Henry McMaster has announced a new partnership involving the state’s three research universities that will improve the state’s ability toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Does Irmo need a new Town Hall? The Irmo Town Council is considering the idea as staffing and office activity continue to increase. “We’re busting at the seams,” Councilman Erik Sickinger said during Tuesday’s work session meeting. “Purchasing land for a new town hall” was listed asContinue Reading
The Irmo High School Concert Choir performed during the inauguration ceremonies for Governor Henry McMaster on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the South Carolina State House. The students, under the direction of choral director Frank Tuner, performed “Stars I Shall Find”. Congratulations to Mr. Turner and his incredibly talented students!Continue Reading
Inaugural Speech recognizes Office as a result of S.C. Floodwater Commission findings By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, the 117th governor of South Carolina, was sworn in for his second full term as the Palmetto State’s chief executive, Wednesday, January 11, on the stepsContinue Reading
Dr. Matthew Boyeson of Midlands Family Chiropractic offered the SC Career Kids class a glimpse at the world of chiropractic medicine. The class met at Irmo Elementary School on January 10 and the children ranged from first to fourth grade. “I could tell these children were excited to learn,” saidContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Did you know that South Carolina offers free, public residential high schools focused on rigorous academics and professional achievement for students in any part of the state? These are called SC Governor’s Schools and there are three: the SC Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de laContinue Reading
By CT McDonald Irmo’s varsity basketball teams are off to a good start in region competition after last week’s wins in the Region 5-AAAA openers. The Lady Yellow Jackets earned their second straight victory with the 42-26 win against Richland Northeast in the region opener on the road last week.Continue Reading