In a career spanning an impressive 44 years, Phil Savitz, the Men’s Head Soccer Coach at River Bluff High School, has announced his retirement at the conclusion of this season. After an exceptional 33-year tenure at Irmo High School and the last 11 years at River Bluff, Coach Savitz leavesContinue Reading
As the holiday season approaches, students at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies are preparing for their annual poinsettia sale, a vibrant showcase of the students’ agricultural prowess and dedication to supporting their educational endeavors. Growing Excellence in Agriculture Education In the heart of The Center, students in the AgriculturalContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Nov. 7 election of Phyllis Coleman to the Irmo Town Council was affirmed by the Lexington County Registrations and Elections Board at a Nov. 22 hearing after a challenge was filed about her residency. Former Irmo Mayor Hardy King requested the hearing based on concerns thatContinue Reading
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, residents of Friarsgate gathered on Tuesday, November 28, to adorn the Friarsgate sign at the intersection of Royal Tower Rd. and Broad River Rd. The event not only brought festive cheer to the neighborhood but also fostered a sense of unity among itsContinue Reading
We are thrilled to announce that Dutch Fork High School’s very own teacher, Ms. Holly Myers, and student, Stella Jones, have been honored as the Teacher and Student of the Month by the Irmo Chamber. Ms. Holly Myers: A Passionate Advocate for Inclusion Ms. Myers, who teaches our intellectually challengedContinue Reading
The Rotary Club of Lake-Murray Irmo has been acknowledged by Keep Midlands Beautiful for its outstanding contribution to the Lakeside Litter Sweep event on Lake Murray in September 2023. In collaboration with Interact student members from Dutch Fork High School, the Rotary Club spearheaded an impactful cleanup operation on GoatContinue Reading
Plenty of goodies, including hot chocolate, cookies, and cupcakes, were generously provided by Dunbar Funeral Home and Liberty Tax of Irmo. The Town of Irmo contributed to the festive atmosphere by offering hot pizza slices to the delighted attendees. The air was filled with the sweet aroma of treats asContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five Adult Education Program was recognized by the South Carolina Office of Adult Education and earned the 2022-2023 English as a Second Language (ESL) Award. This award is presented to the top five ESL programs in the state with the highest aggregate average for academic growth. UponContinue Reading
Residents of Irmo can now rejoice as the Town will officially open the gates to the Rawls Creek Dog Park on November 30th, 2023, at 10 am. The inauguration will be marked by a brief yet lively ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the town’s commitment to providing recreational spaces for its four-leggedContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country is thrilled to announce the return of the Christmas Light Boat Parade on December 2. Join us for this spectacular event, which is free and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (1832-1834 N Lake Drive, Lexington). Come and witness theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The current Dutch Fork players were not the only ones to have a memorable weekend. A pair of former Silver Foxes made news with their play Sunday afternoon in the NFL. In New York, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt achieved season highs in the 10-7 win overContinue Reading