Col. William Eugene Wilson was born May 10, 1934 in Montgomery, AL and passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, in Irmo, SC, after a short but aggressive battle with lung cancer. He was a Class of 1952 graduate of Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL, a 1971 graduate ofContinue Reading

The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce has recognized River Springs Elementary’s Phyllis Griggs as their Teacher of the Month.  River Springs Principal Matt Gams said, “Mrs. Griggs is an outstanding kindergarten teacher, arriving early and leaving well after the students depart. She comes in with positive energy and enthusiasm for what she does.Continue Reading

February is Black History Month. This month, we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions made by Black Americans, who make our country and state a great place to live. Today, we want to highlight the highly respected and loved Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter. Rep. Cobb-Hunter is the longest serving member of theContinue Reading

Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement:   “Roxanne and I send our prayers to the family and friends of Rush Limbaugh. Rush’s enthusiasm, intelligence, and dedicated insight for American exceptionalism into so many important issues of our time made him a major force in broadcast journalism saving thousands ofContinue Reading

Lexington County deputies arrested a St. Matthews man Saturday on a felony charge of possession of stolen non-ferrous metals, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Joseph Michael Lyons, 41, was arrested after a traffic stop in the 4300 block of Augusta Highway, according to an incident report. “We received aContinue Reading

$208 million has been allocated to help propel coronavirus vaccination efforts across South Carolina. The bill that passed in the House on Tuesday provides funding to help in testing and administering the vaccination along with personal protective gear for health workers. Governor McMaster plans on signing the bill into lawContinue Reading

The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recognized River Springs Elementary’s Mustafa Azhar as their Student of the Month.  River Springs Principal Matt Gams said, “Mustafa currently participates in the FIVE virtual program as a 5th grader. He immediately made an impression on his teacher when he joined the school as aContinue Reading

SWEEPS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA is a partnership between the S.C. Aquarium, the S.C. Floodwater Commission, and SC7 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Aquarium has partnered with the S.C. Floodwater Commission and the SC7 Expedition for SWEEPS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA, a year-long litter clean-up (sweeps) initiative directed byContinue Reading

The Lake Murray Polar Plunge took place on Saturday, February 13 at Top Spin in Lexington. Due to the pandemic the event was moved from the shores of Lake Murray to a much more controlled environment where folks ‘freezin’ for a reason’ could be spaced apart every 15 minutes. TheContinue Reading

By CT McDonald Varsity basketball playoffs are about to get started with some local District Five teams right in the middle of it. IRMO IRMO’S VARSITY GIRLS will kick it off tomorrow, Friday, when they visit Westside (16-2) for their first-round challenge on the road. The Yellow Jackets (12-5, 7-3)Continue Reading