By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday rejected a bid of $413,360.50 for clearing, fencing and surfacing work on the town’s Rawls Creek Park project, asserting it was far too expensive. “It boggles my mind,” Councilman Bill Danielson said of the cost of the project. Clearing, grubbing, tree andContinue Reading
Irmo Auto Supply was recognized as the June Small Business of the Month by the Town of Irmo. Receiving the commemorative plaque is owner Tony Rodgers. Irmo Auto Supply opened in 1998 after taking over the Carpenter’s Auto Parts store and is one of the nation’s leading auto parts retailersContinue Reading
Fort Jackson’s friends and neighbors are invited to share, once again, in the evening’s festivities. “You asked for it and we have answered,” said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis “For the first time in years, we invite everybody to celebrate Independence Day with us.” The Master ofContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center received an Emmy® award for a video documentary it produced about a hospital employee who lost her husband and father to COVID-19. The Regional Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented the Emmy at its annual awards ceremony in Atlanta on Saturday.Continue Reading
Amid growing threats by the pro-abortion terror group Jane’s Revenge, State House District 85 Republican nominee Jay Kilmartin has called for law enforcement to investigate and take action to protect potential victims across South Carolina. “Jane’s Revenge has already committed acts of terror after the release of the leaked opinion ofContinue Reading
Jesse Clayton from 5th Pocket Skateparks met with Larry Watts from Hybrid Engineering to begin design work for the skatepark at Rawl’s Creek. Jesse Clayton has been involved in the project for months now and has built several skateparks in South Carolina including Myrtle Beach, Florence, and Spartanburg. Jesse visitedContinue Reading
Camp Cole recently completed its Pollinator Plantation Project with support from a Conservation Education Mini-Grant from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District. Camp Cole, an accessible, inclusive camp and retreat center for children, teens and adults facing illnesses, disabilities and life challenges, was named Richland County Government and CommunityContinue Reading
If it touches Lake Murray, either along shorelines or within the lake itself, Billy Chastain from Dominion Energy is responsible for its management. Chastain, who spoke on June 3 to St. Andrews Optimists, outlined some of his areas of responsibility. Lake Murray offers more than 650 miles of shoreline andContinue Reading
Lucy Younginer Austin was recognized at the SC Statehouse on Wednesday, June 15th, by Representative Chip Huggins and the Members of the SC General Assembly for all of her litter pickup and community service in Irmo. Pictured L to R: Fred and Caroline Sojourner, Angela and Paul Younginer, Paul andContinue Reading
By: Edward M. “JIB” Colie III So you’ve decided you would like to get an electric car. First thing you need to decide is how you intend to use it. A: Will you plan to use it for around-town errands and commuting? If it is around town, hauling your childrenContinue Reading
SC Career Kids held a ribbon-cutting at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce on Monday, June 19 kicking off their Career Kids Summer Camp. Camp runs from June 20 – 24th from 1 – 3 pm and is an opportunity for children to learn from professionals in varying fields aboutContinue Reading