IRMO — The Coldstream community has recognized 205 Cannondale Road as its Yard of the Month for April 2026, highlighting a property that stands out for its curb appeal and well-maintained landscaping. Located in the Coldstream subdivision, the home showcases the pride of ownership that continues to define the neighborhood.Continue Reading
IRMO — A newly completed basketball court at Rawls Creek Park is now open and already attracting players from across the community. The Town of Irmo finished construction on the court in rapid fashion, delivering a fresh recreational amenity that features a fully painted playing surface, new hoops, park benchesContinue Reading
Power, Pain, and the Enduring Call to LoveBy Tom Mullikin As the world approaches Easter, the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday, we have an opportunity to examine Christ’s life. A closer inspection of his final 24 hours revealsContinue Reading
Nathan Ballentine (R–Irmo/Chapin) has formally filed for reelection, setting the stage for a general election contest this fall against Democratic challenger Julie Zimmerman. Ballentine, who has represented District 71 in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2004, is one of the more established Republican figures in the Midlands. HisContinue Reading
By Radley West Motivation is a mysterious creature. Everyone wants it. Nobody knows where it goes. People walk into the gym and say, “I just need to get motivated,” as if motivation is hiding behind the squat rack and I forgot to feed it. What they really mean is, “IContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I never had time for golf, but I love the Masters. I never miss the Sunday round on TV. It almost always provides high drama. I speak for a lot of Georgians in the Central Savannah River Area when I say we take greatContinue Reading
By Robin All We could certainly use some rain to get the grass growing again, but these dry, firm fairways have come with a silver lining—extra distance. Right now, golfers are seeing significantly more roll, which can turn good drives into great ones. But when the rain returns and theContinue Reading
The Special Olympics South Carolina Spring Games came to Irmo High School on Tuesday, March 31, bringing athletes of all ages and abilities together for a day of competition and celebration. The event began with a torch run escorted by the Irmo Police Department, as a runner carried the flameContinue Reading
Pictured are Managing Director Cece Mai, Leeza Gibbons, Chief Operating Officer Mel Price and Melissa Busby from Well Haven. Leeza Gibbons, founder of Leeza’s Care Connection, celebrated her birthday alongside her late mother’s legacy during a community gathering March 30. The event, Light Bites and Live Music with Leeza, wasContinue Reading
Students at Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet now have new opportunities for hands-on learning thanks to a recent project by Trane Technologies. Trane Technologies recently installed four student learning gardens on the school’s campus, creating outdoor spaces designed to support science, sustainability, and experiential education. The gardens will allow studentsContinue Reading
Dutch Fork High School STEM students Mustafa Azhar and Annie Xu both earned first place in their respective categories in the Oral Presentation Competition at the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science, held at Furman University March 28. Azhar’s presentation (Wildfire Ash Disrupts Heart Development in Chick Embryos) finished inContinue Reading