The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) is pleased to announce the commencement of the nomination period for the 2024 Bridge Builder Excellence Award (BBEA). This prestigious award aims to recognize outstanding high school football student-athletes who excel not only on the field but also in academics and communityContinue Reading
The American Red Cross South Carolina Region issues a heartfelt call for volunteers, urging individuals to make a resolution to make a difference and support their community by becoming volunteers in 2024. With the increasing frequency and intensity of disasters due to extreme weather, the Red Cross emphasizes the criticalContinue Reading
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Addy as their new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In her role, Addy will oversee the credit union’s mortgage, commercial lending, and wealth management divisions. With over 30 years of executive experience in financial services, Addy joins PalmettoContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet proudly announces the publication of two delightful children’s books authored by its dedicated educators, Lisa Nicholson, a 5th-grade teacher, and Jill Downs, a Literacy Coach. In “Tattoo on my Heart” by Lisa Nicholson, readers are taken on a heartwarming journey that explores the power ofContinue Reading
Marjorie Kneece, a proud local resident, extends her gratitude to our community for the support shown last year regarding her Lake Murray book. She is thrilled to announce the release of two new literary works, “CHARLESTON CALLING” and “BOTANY BAY, DREAM AWAY,” both of which promise to enchant readers withContinue Reading
By Tom Mullikin I recently departed one paradise, the beautiful Palmetto State, to visit another, the famed Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Over the last twelve years, I have been blessed to spend time in the Galápagos as a professor focusing on the impacts of amplified global climate change. On this tripContinue Reading
Dear Irmo Community, It is with great enthusiasm that I announce my intention to run for Irmo Town Council. As the current chairman of the Irmo Events Committee, I have had the privilege of spearheading numerous successful community events, including the 4th of July Laser Show, Unity in the CommunityContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. From practicing on an Irmo field under the watchful eye of grandmother Rebecca Lusk to kicking in state championship games for Dutch Fork head coach Tom Knotts, Tyler Bass has remained focused on his craft. So after signing a four-year extension last year worth $21 millionContinue Reading
Calling all poets and nature enthusiasts! The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival is delighted to announce the commencement of its Haiku Contest, an invitation to capture the essence of the cherry blossom through the art of traditional haiku. Nature has long been an inspiration for poets, and the cherry blossom, withContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department has taken swift action in the aftermath of a tragic collision in the 1300 Block of Lake Murray Boulevard on January 11, 2023, resulting in the arrest of Chelsie B. Pittman (31) of Columbia, SC. Pittman now faces serious charges in connection with the fatal crash.Continue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce takes great pride in congratulating seven outstanding leaders from the Irmo business community who have successfully graduated from Leadership Lexington County, a distinguished non-profit educational organization dedicated to nurturing and developing leaders in the Lexington County community. This notable achievement serves as a testamentContinue Reading