The Irmo Fire District made local homes safer over the weekend, installing new smoke alarms in more than 30 homes in the New Friarsgate neighborhood as part of its Smoke Alarm Blitz program. This initiative provides free smoke alarms to residents who need them, helping to save lives by ensuringContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo Middle School has been named a 2025 Model School by the Center for Model Schools. Model Schools are described as forward-thinking schools that drive transformation, inspire change, and implement groundbreaking strategies to improve student outcomes. After attending the Model Schools Conference last year, Irmo Middle School administratorsContinue Reading
Golfers, get ready to tee off for a great cause! The 22nd annual We Care Sticky Open Golf Tournament is set for Monday, April 28, at Timberlake Country Club. This highly anticipated charity event will feature numerous prizes, including a new car for a hole-in-one, courtesy of Stokes-Trainor in Newberry.Continue Reading
IRMO – Students from The Center for Advanced Technical Studies once again showcased their talents at the SkillsUSA South Carolina State Leadership and Skills Conference, bringing home numerous awards across a wide range of career and technical fields. The competition, held throughout March, featured over 1,500 students competing in moreContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Park was alive with arts and fellowship on March 22, which was proclaimed Cherry Blossom Day by Bill Danielson, Mayor of the Town of Irmo. The 8th annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival honored these beautiful blossoms that embody the beauty, fragility and preciousness of life. Events beganContinue Reading
A non-partisan special election will be held on Tuesday, June 3, to fill a vacant town council seat in Irmo. Where to File: For more information, contact your local elections office.Continue Reading
Skateboarders from all over will gather at Rawls Creek Park this Friday and Saturday for the Palmetto Citizens Boardr Series, a national all-ages skateboarding competition that leads up to the final event in Tampa, Florida, this December. This exciting two-day event will showcase skateboarding talent in the park’s newly openedContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) has announced the Koger Center for the Arts as a recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the state’s highest recognition for outstanding contributions to the arts. The Koger Center, honored in the Government category, is recognizedContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Diesel Laptops, a Columbia-based provider of diagnostic tools for commercial truck and equipment repair, celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 7. During the celebration, Richland County Council Vice Chair Derrek Pugh (District 2) delivered remarks, recognizing the company’s growth and impact over the past decade. Since itsContinue Reading
March 27, 2025 By Akil E. Ross, Sr. There are significant opportunities on the horizon for our students, thanks to the passage of the 2024 bond referendum. School District Five will enhance the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program to prepare our students for the future of work. The establishmentContinue Reading
By Robin All One of the oldest golf instructions is to turn your belt buckle toward the target at the finish of your swing! Sounds simple but you can’t do it, unless you shift your weight to the front foot and bring the back foot up on to the endContinue Reading