The Town of Irmo honored all armed forces veterans and rededicated the Irmo Veterans Park during a ceremony held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. The Military Women’s Memorial Ambassador of South Carolina, Shelly Langston, USN, addressed the guests and introduced the color guard and the singing of the nationalContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Playing for American Legion Cayce Post 130 was more than just the beginning of a baseball journey for Kip Bouknight — it was a life-shaping experience. “American Legion baseball was more than a game, it was a foundation for life,” Bouknight said. “It taught me discipline,Continue Reading
District Five students have launched Fox Productions, a business to shine a spotlight on local talent. In a showcase of talent and entrepreneurship, a group of special education students at Dutch Fork High School are launching a talent show for students with disabilities. The student-led business, named aims to provideContinue Reading
Sharing God’s Love recently held its 16th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament raising more than $21,000. The Spur at Northwoods hosted the event and provided lunch for the eighty-four golfers. The event was sponsored by fifty-two businesses and individual contributors. Thirty-three merchants contributed various prizes and awards. The golf outing isContinue Reading
IRMO – Coffee enthusiasts gathered at Loveland Coffee on Carlisle Street for a coffee cupping, or tasting event, held on October 18, 2025. The session invited participants to explore the distinct flavors and aromas of different coffees by tasting them side by side. Cupping helps coffee lovers develop sensory awarenessContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo High School welcomed more than 700 students, advisors, and chaperones for the South Carolina Association of Student Councils (SCASC) District 3 Rally on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Over 20 schools across seven South Carolina counties were represented at the event. This year’s rally, themed “The Magic ofContinue Reading
Columbia, South Carolina – The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) will host the Fini Flight of 2LT Jimmie L. “Jim” Hamilton in a Cessna L-19 Birddog at the Celebrate Freedom Foundation Hangar, located at 2533 Airport Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29170. Hamilton flew the Birddog as a U.S. Army pilot fromContinue Reading
Two students at Seven Oaks Elementary School Global Magnet turned a simple writing assignment into a life changing inclusivity opportunity for their peers. Current fifth graders Ka’Ren Tate and Zhuri Smith volunteered to take their teacher’s persuasive writing assignment about playgrounds and turn it into a way to help thoseContinue Reading
IRMO – Sixteen teachers at Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet in Lexington-Richland School District Five were recognized on October 27, 2025, for exceptional performance in the classroom. Each educator received a performance-based bonus as part of the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Strategic Compensation Pilot Program. Launched earlier thisContinue Reading
On a hot August Saturday in Irmo, the parking lot outside American Legion Post 174 filled early with rows of gleaming classic cars. Families strolled past polished ’57 Chevys and roaring muscle machines, while a lively cornhole game drew cheers. Veterans shook hands, swapped stories, and greeted neighbors. It lookedContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will host the first of two Magnet Fairs on Thursday, November 20, 2025, giving families an opportunity to explore a variety of specialized academic programs offered throughout the district. For the second year, the fairs will be divided by grade level to better serve families. TheContinue Reading