A proposed cell tower in Irmo has been placed on hold for at least sixty days while more information is gathered and resubmitted to the Town of Irmo Zoning Board of Appeals. At a public hearing on November 15, an audience of nearly 40 citizens were on hand to hearContinue Reading
Representing Lexington County Animal Services, Department Director/Chief Roy Mefford spoke on November 5 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews/Irmo. Previously, Mefford had been a law enforcement professional. After assuming his current duties and doing an evaluation of the Department, he set several goals: 1. Standardizing officers’ uniforms for moraleContinue Reading
Deputies arrested a man and a woman accused of breaking into a storage unit early November 16. Jeremy Jivers, 38, and Tanya Kelley, 47, are charged with second-degree burglary, according to arrest warrants. Jivers, a Cayce resident, is also charged with financial identity theft. Kelley, who resides in West Columbia,Continue Reading
The Dutch Fork High School Silver Foxes faced off against the Cane Bay High Cobras on November 12. The Silver Foxes won 56-0. Photos by Chris Record, GoFlashWin.comContinue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has received questions concerning a proposal that suggests suspending the state gas tax for the next eight months and instead backfilling the $612 Million void with other funds to be appropriated by the state legislature. While the politics surrounding the gas tax continue toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council approved a contract at the November 16 council meeting with Hybrid Engineering for design work on the Rawls Creek Park. The council approved Hybrid’s bid of $127,110 for the initial development of the planned skate park, dog park and community garden that hasContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five educator and the current South Carolina Teacher of the Year has been selected for a prestigious statewide education policy program. Amy Carter, Chapin High School teacher and the 2022 South Carolina Teacher of the Year, is one of 8 professional and civic leaders selected toContinue Reading
The mission of Camp Sertoma is to nourish the minds and bodies of our youth by providing challenging, meaningful and memorable experiences through camping, aquatics and relationships, thereby strengthening their capacity for leadership, teamwork, perseverance and understanding of and love for others giving back through life-changing experiences. Members of theContinue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties is seeking a community member to serve a three-year term as its representative on the Richland County Board of Assessment Appeals. The primary responsibility of the Board of Assessment Appeals is to hear and rule on appeals related to property tax assessmentContinue Reading
“It’s the season of giving! This year, all three of Irmo Fire District’s Fire Stations will serve as drop-off locations for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation! You may drop off new, unwrapped toy donations throughout the entire month of November to the following stations: Headquarters Station- 6017 St. AndrewsContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Friends and constituents honored Irmo Councilwoman Kathy Condom with a celebration Friday at the Irmo Municipal Building in recognition of her 18 years of service. Condom is now completing her fourth term and does not plan to seek re-election. She presently serves as mayor pro-tem. As sheContinue Reading