The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has finished issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax rebates to eligible taxpayers who filed returns by October 17. The SCDOR issued more than 1.39 million rebates over four weeks as direct deposits and paper checks. The rebates have totaled more than $942 million soContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council came under fire at Tuesday’s council meeting from residents angered at a plan to acquire local residential properties to create a new downtown district for the town. “How devastating this will be” said Irmo resident James Mack. “You’re looking at displacing people.” TheContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo will be closed from Friday, December 23rd until Tuesday, December 27th in observance of the holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, December 28th. Bathrooms in the Irmo Community Park will be closed from Friday, December 23rd until Tuesday, December 27th due to coldContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested a man following a shooting Tuesday night in the Amazon Fulfillment Center parking lot in West Columbia. Jonathan Harden Alique Walker, 20, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Walker and the shooting victim,Continue Reading
This year, the Irmo Police Department adopted more than 50 families and 300 children to help spread holiday cheer. The Irmo Police Department and the Irmo Police Community Foundation raise funds each year to support the ‘Shop with a Cop’ program. The program allows those in need to purchase giftsContinue Reading
The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo made club history on December 9 when it inducted George Schodowski into its membership. In its 50-plus years of existence, Schodowski is the youngest member ever inducted. Pictured are Don Keating who administered the oath of membership, Club President Larry Blosser, Schodowski, and sponsorContinue Reading
Peak Drift Brewing Company, a new beverage company headquartered in Columbia, has launched its inaugural line of craft beers and seltzers in select Midlands-area bars, restaurants and stores. Throughout the month of December, Peak Drift will be hosting a series of grand opening events. For a full list of events,Continue Reading
West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, will be April 22, from 10 am – 3 pm. This year, the return of the Kinetic Sculpture Parade will kick off the day, followed by soapbox racing, obstacle course racing, and the iMAGINE STEAM Festival on State Street throughout theContinue Reading
Veteran law enforcement officer Ross Wise has been named Lead Safety Officer for School District Five. Ross has served as a safety officer since 2019. “I am thrilled for the opportunity to ensure that safety and security remain at the forefront of School District Five,” Wise said. “With this newContinue Reading
Masterworks series concert features soloists Dusan Vukajlovic & Ismail Akbar, cello The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Wolfgang & Wine Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This third concert in the 22/23 Masterworks Series features works by Mozart, Handel, Vivaldi and Piazzolla. CellistsContinue Reading
Thomas Mullikin Jr. leads a tough expedition atop Earth’s highest summit By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Thomas Mullikin Jr., son of the world-renowned global expedition leader Dr. Tom Mullikin, led a team of mountaineers to the top of Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador, earlier this month. It was not the firstContinue Reading