Moore Park in Irmo will host a Mental Health Awareness Walk May 2. There is an opportunity for local businesses whose products or services support mental health awareness to host a table at no cost. T-shirt or poster advertising is available for a fee. Visit namimid-carolina.org for more information or email ZeeContinue Reading
District Five has named finalists for its 2026-2027 Support Employee of the Year award. The finalists are: Jessica Catalano, a special education assistant at H. E. Corley Elementary School; Jeanette Farr, a literacy lab assistant at CrossRoads Intermediate School; and Dina LaBarca, a school secretary/bookkeeper at Ballentine Elementary School. CatalanoContinue Reading
David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Koger Center for the Arts November 2 at 7:30 pm, following the release ofContinue Reading
Woodrow Marketplace has announced the return of the second May Market, a community-focused celebration of local artisans, food, and family fun. The event will take place May 9, from 11 am – 5 pm in the Prime Space Storage parking lot, located at 7949 Broad River Road in Irmo. FundsContinue Reading
Be the first to secure your seats for Fireworks with the Phil June 27 at Segra Park. This year’s celebration takes place the evening before Carolina Day — a South Carolina tradition commemorating the 1776 Battle of Sullivan’s Island, a pivotal victory in the American Revolution. It’s a way toContinue Reading
Open Letter Many law enforcement agencies in South Carolina use K-9’s for a myriad of services. That wasn’t always the case. In 1947, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division was the first agency by helping the state’s local Sheriff and Police Departments by using K-9’s that SLED maintained. Since that timeContinue Reading
The South Carolina Iris Society will hold its 59th annual flower show on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. The South Carolina Iris Society is a regional horticultural organization dedicated to the cultivation, appreciation, and exhibition of iris flowers. It promotes education, hybridization, and garden artistry related toContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host a Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers free general admission for South Carolina teachers and up to three guests with a valid school ID at check-in. General admission includes access to all fourContinue Reading
Early giving for Midlands Gives Day is officially underway and will continue through the main event on May 5. The early giving period offers donors the opportunity to support local nonprofits ahead of the big day while helping organizations qualify for sponsorship prizes—maximizing each contribution and expanding its impact acrossContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body recovered by the Department of Natural Resources from Lake Murray near the Lexington County/Newberry County Line at about 4:20 pm April 26. Gonzalo Briseno of Columbia was recovered from Lake Murray after he entered the water April 25 to assist someoneContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council held a regular business meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2025 in the Irmo Municipal Building located at 7300 Woodrow Street. Two public hearings were held prior to the meeting on annexations located at 200 Ministry Drive and two parcels located on Dreher Shoals Rd. Both closed withContinue Reading