May 16, 2022 As our regular session has ended, for those of you who have not heard, I am retiring from my service in the House and will not seek re-election. Of course, I will represent our great District 85, until the election in November decides my successor. Honor andContinue Reading
The Heart of Columbia Chorus is looking for women of all ages who love to sing. No music training is required all you need is to be able to carry a tune. Rehearsals are open to the public and to potential new members. The Heart of Columbia Chorus meets ThursdaysContinue Reading
The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library have an opportunity for you to find that next great read. The Friends will hold a one-day Outdoor Used Book Sale this Saturday, May 21, from 9 am to 3 pm in the parking lot of the Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. AndrewsContinue Reading
The Richland County Planning Commission met on May 9, to officially restart mapping efforts for the rewrite of the County’s 2021 Land Development Code (LDC), which regulates land use, growth and development. On May 3, County Council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would give theContinue Reading
Bierkeller Brewing Company (aka Bierkeller Columbia), local brewer of traditional German beers since 2015, will open a permanent location on the banks of the Congaree River. Known for its seasonal pop-up beer gardens, Bierkeller will set up a full production brewing facility, biergarten, and restaurant at the CanalSide Plaza atContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation and the Blood Connection will be hosting a blood drive on May 19, from 1:30 – 6:30 pm at Irmo Community Park. To make an appointment visit thebloodconnection.org, All donors will receive an exclusive The Blood Connection t-shirt and a free medium pizza fromContinue Reading
by Al Dozier A crowd of Irmo citizens and residents from neighboring communities sounded off at Tuesday’s town council meeting against a zoning change they say would wreak havoc on their neighborhoods. “It will open up a Pandora’s box,” said Greg Zimmerman. People are going to hate it.” “Keep theContinue Reading
On May 6, 2022, The Chapin Chamber Welcomed S and S Courier and Logistics. S and S Courier and Logistics is a courier business, owned and operated by Sylvester Bowers Jr. They are located in Little Mountain, which is where Sylvester grew up. He started in October but really gotContinue Reading
Simply Southern Gifts & Home Decor Shop was recognized as the May Irmo Small Business of the Month at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. Owner Sharon Dailey began making crafts in 1987 and soon had to expand her hobby into a business. In 1994 she opened Simply Southern Gifts & HomeContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo closed on a 2.5-acre tract of land at the corner of Broad River Rd. and N. Royal Tower Rd. on Wednesday. The tract of land has more than 500 feet of frontage area on Broad River Rd. and includes the entrance sign to the Old FriargateContinue Reading
Mike Gula, Executive Director of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, spoke on May 6 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. The club’s speaker host was member Rick Calhoun, who happens to be a commercial pilot. In his presentation, Gula brought the club up to date on the current status of theContinue Reading