Irmo Police Department held traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, February 25th which resulted in officers issuing a total of 22 warnings/citations for violations such as expired tag, No Driver’s License in possession, and a variety of equipment violations. The checkpoint was held in the 900 Block of Columbiana Drive. ThereContinue Reading
A Leesville man faces multiple charges in connection with the theft of a piece of construction equipment. Taylor Shae Mooneyham, 31, is charged with receiving stolen goods, operation of a chop shop, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession with intent to distribute meth, according to arrest warrants. “This caseContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five director has been awarded the 2022 Presidential Award by the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators (SCABSE). Director of Personnel Dr. Reggie Wicker was nominated for the award by the outgoing President of the SCABSE for being a member who has demonstrated exceptional workContinue Reading
On March 19, 2022, AND March 20, 2022, South Carolina State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community. This event will host over 150 vendors, crafters, and local businesses from all over the Midlands. There is FREE admission andContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. When Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Senior Deputy Thomas Browne recently returned from a visit to his native West Africa, he brought with him GIFTS FIT FOR A CHIEF: shoes in fact, but specially designed handmade house slippers that are only worn by African leadersContinue Reading
Artist Kimberly Case of Studio 3P, LLC will join 38 other artists as part of the 2022 Columbia Open Studios arts open house tour April 2 & 3. This free weekend-long event is an opportunity for art enthusiasts to visit the workshops of local artists, to observe art in theContinue Reading
Union United Methodist Church in Irmo, SC will host the 23rd Annual Pancake Supper, March 1, 5:30 – 7 pm in the Family Ministry Center (FMC) Gym. You are invited to come enjoy fellowship and music in a Mardi Gras-themed setting. The menu will be pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee,Continue Reading
The Irmo Police Department recognized Gail Lancaster recently for her 34 years of service to the department. Ms. Gail is the longest-serving Town of Irmo employee and a great asset to the department. As of today, she has worked with ten chiefs of police at the Irmo Police Department.Continue Reading
The Irmo Police Department welcomed a new officer recently as Chief of Police, Bobby Dale, swore in officer Jeff Thrun. Thrun previously served on the Chicago Fire Department before becoming an officer in Irmo.Continue Reading
The Silver Fox Grill was recognized as the February 2022 Irmo Small Business of the Month at the Town Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 15. Owner Isaac Mack accepted the award from Irmo Town Mayor Barry A. Walker, Sr. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and is open fromContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic presents the inaugural performance of its new Chamber Crawl Series tomorrow night. This concert will boast a string quartet that features SC Phil Concertmaster Mary Lee Taylor Kinosian (violin), Principal Violin 2 Damir Horvat, Principal Viola Audrey Harris and cellist Tzu-Ying Liao. Beer and wine willContinue Reading