Congressman Joe Wilson visited the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Wednesday, October 14 held at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on St. Andrews Road. “Irmo is a special place for me,” said Congressman Wilson. “I feel right at home here with the chamber.” Wilson was instrumentalContinue Reading
An automobile collided with a moving train at the intersection of Lake Murray Blvd. and St. Andrews Rd. in Irmo on Wednesday around 4pm. The car was heading east on Lake Murray Blvd. when the driver got to close to the moving train. The accident backed up traffic on LakeContinue Reading
This idea is running parallel to Jordan Speith putting while he is looking at the hole. In short summary, putting with your eyes closed, your mind can be magical if you learn to utilize it better. Putting can be unimaginably easy if you let it. So practice this and letContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Midlands karate instructor Rick Vitali was named to the board of directors of the S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) in mid-September “Rick’s being named to the board of the Hall of Fame is an addition which will insure our growth in terms ofContinue Reading
Three senior student leaders at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) have been elected to SkillsUSA South Carolina State Office positions for the 2020-2021 school year: Raymond Jedlicka (Machine Tool Technology from Spring Hill High), Katherine Stodden (Law Enforcement Services from Spring Hill High), and Megan vanVollenhoven (LawContinue Reading
We are excited to announce the release of a new, standardized Benefit Verification letter. People receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can obtain their letter by using their personal my Social Security account. You can use the letter as proof of income for loans, housing assistance, mortgage,Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five fifth grade student Aleah Johnson is doing what she can to support those in need. Johnson, a student at Irmo Elementary, decided that instead of receiving presents for her birthday she would collect food to give to the Harvest Hope Food Bank. It is a missionContinue Reading
Local music school Freeway Music has launched new virtual and socially distanced technique lessons, showcases, recitals, studio time and music videos, along with new scholarships. As a small business, Freeway Music is rooted in face-to-face interaction and in-person instruction. Once the COVID-19 pandemic limited its ability to open studio doorsContinue Reading
Richland County will hold several mask giveaways in the next few weeks as part of continuing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The free events will take place on Fridays in various locations in north Richland County. Face coverings will be distributed first-come, first-serve at each event. “Wearing masksContinue Reading
By CT McDonald With last week’s 51-12 varsity football win against Chapin, the Silver Foxes stay on the path of Region 5-5A dominance with two conference games to go in this year’s short season. Dutch Fork is 2-0, 2-0 after early season region victories against White Knoll and Chapin, andContinue Reading
By CT McDonald The Yellow Jackets’ varsity football team has started this short season undefeated after two Region 4-4A games, and they will be headed to Memorial Stadium Friday to take on the only other undefeated team in the region, the A. C. Flora Falcons. Irmo improved to 2-0, 2-0Continue Reading