By Thomas Grant, Jr. A.J. Brand and Donovan Murph had a “Yellow Jacket” reunion Sunday in Atlanta, Ga. As both players embark on their respective college careers, their former team is off to a 2-0 start once again. Irmo came away with a 37-32 win over J.F. Byrnes. It wasContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A new season, same old winning story for Dutch Fork. The 3-time defending Class 5A Division I champions opened the season with a 54-21 win over ranked Spartanburg. Dutch Fork trailed 21-20 in the second quarter before Mario Anderson’s 49-yard interception return TD sparked a runContinue Reading
Dear Voters, What a great time to live in the Town of Irmo – we have so much to celebrate and be proud of! I have been a resident of the Town of Irmo for over 33 years. I moved to Irmo for a Faculty position in the Biology DepartmentContinue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church will host a blood drive September 6 from 10 am – 2 pm. To Schedule an Appointment, go to: Blood Drive. The church is at 6505 St. Andrews Road in Columbia If 30 donors participate, McGregor Presbyterian Church will donate $500 to Family Promise.Continue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As of July 1, 2025, South Carolina residents have a new tool for estate planning—the ability to add a Transfer on Death (TOD) designation to their vehicle titles. This simple change can help families avoid probate and ensure a smoother transfer of ownershipContinue Reading
Judge Epting faithfully served the Town of Irmo for 33 years before retiring in 2018. We in the police department will always remember his jokes, his stories, and his contagious laugh that could fill a courtroom. Most importantly, we will remember his fairness — a legacy that will live onContinue Reading
Joseph Mitchell Epting, lovingly known as “Mickey,” passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 2, 1942, Mickey was a lifelong native of Columbia. He was preceded inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Irmo Little League Majors baseball team took center stage during the Chapin Labor Day Parade this past weekend, celebrating their successful postseason which saw them win three games at the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and finish with a remarkable 14-3 record.Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo will host a community-wide celebration on Wednesday, September 3, at Friarsgate Park to honor four Irmo Little League teams that competed in this year’s 2025 Little League World Series. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m., with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. for volunteers and vendors. Irmo residentsContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host its annual fundraising gala, One Enchanted Evening, on Thursday, October 17, from 6–10 p.m. at the State Museum in Columbia. The black-tie, fairy tale-inspired event promises a night of elegance, fine dining, and community celebration—all in support of the museum’s mission andContinue Reading
Pictured above is Kylie Anderson and her volunteers from Troop 91 with the newly installed fence at Sharing God’s Love. Life Scout Kylie Anderson led 20 individuals in more than 100 hours of service to benefit Sharing God’s Love in Irmo. Anderson organized members of Troop 91 to build andContinue Reading