End of Session This week is National Police Week. Every day, the brave men and women of law enforcement leave their families and put their lives on the line to protect and serve communities around South Carolina. Thank you to police officers for your service. OverviewMeaningful and conservative legislation meantContinue Reading
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is issuing guidance to the public regarding the Open Carry with Training Act that was signed into law May 17 to ensure those who own handguns remain in compliance with the law. “It’s critical for gun owners to understand the new law beforeContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and with warmer weather starting, you’ll likely see more motorcyclist on the roadways. I am writing to you this week to remind you how to share the road safely. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 5,014 motorcyclists were killed.Continue Reading
Members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club took part in the Habitat for Humanity dedication of two new homes May 4. In their role as sponsors of the homes, the club provided a home library for each family including new lamps and bookcases filled with a selection of more than 90Continue Reading
Irmo High School International School for the Arts senior Meredith Joyner was recently named the 2021 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the South Carolina Council on Economic Education (SC Economics). “Being named the 2021 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year is a great honor and blessing,” JoynerContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council gave first reading approval at the May 18 council meeting to a proposed operating and capital budget of $7,250,491. Council members were in agreement the budget reflected proper expenditures, with nearly half of the allocations going to law enforcement. Irmo does not imposeContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork High School baseball team won a playoff game 11-1 at home May 14 against Ashley Ridge. Photos by Chris Record GoFlashWin.comContinue Reading
On May 13, the Irmo Police Department held their annual employee appreciation ceremony and awards banquet. During the ceremony, several officers were recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the entire year of 2020. A number of officers that received awards were not able to attend the ceremony, butContinue Reading
Councilman Bill Danielson from the Town of Irmo was graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government recently. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s virtual Hometown Legislative Action Week. Established in 1986, the institute is a program of the Municipal Association of South CarolinaContinue Reading
As men of all ages begin to enter or re-enter the working world, the job interview becomes a passage most, if not all, will have to make. However, not all of these men have or can afford appropriate clothing – for the most part suits – for those all-important interviews.Continue Reading
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been selected to compete in the South Carolina Farm to School Junior Chef Competition. The competition, hosted by the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, features several school districts across the state. Culinary teams consist of two toContinue Reading