Town of Irmo
2021-01-08
The Town Council and staff at the Town of Irmo wishes a safe and prosperous 2021 for everyone.Continue Reading
Deputies track, arrest Myrtle Beach teen after robbery
2021-01-08
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Myrtle Beach teen is accused of robbing and kidnapping a cab driver in Lexington County Thursday. Blake Austin McGrath, 19, was formally charged Friday morning with armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on information weContinue Reading
Grants available to protect county’s natural, cultural, historical resources
2021-01-07
The Richland County Conservation Commission is making grants worth up to $50,000 available for projects that aim to protect and preserve the county’s rich land and historic places. Nonprofits, neighborhood organizations, governmental agencies, commercial entities and other institutions can apply for the Historic Preservation and Community Conservation grants, which requireContinue Reading
Irmo ponders taking over Blue Granite services
2021-01-07
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council is considering having the town take over the Blue Granite Water Co. services but there was a lot of uncertainty during a work session Tuesday. Fueling such a move is the widespread dissatisfaction among Irmo residents with Blue Granite water and sewer services andContinue Reading
37 Republican members release statement ahead of electoral college vote
2021-01-06
Washington, D.C. – 37 Republican members of Congress today issued the following statement in advance of the joint session of Congress at 1:00 p.m. today. In the joint session of Congress today, we will vote to sustain objections to slates of electors submitted by states we believe clearly violated theContinue Reading
Looking toward the future
2021-01-06
Koon’s Watch I was honored this week to take my third oath of office to serve as your Sheriff. Because of the current COVID-related conditions, I did so in a small, private ceremony with family, friends and colleagues at the Sheriff’s Department. The feel of the event provided me withContinue Reading
Lott re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County
2021-01-06
Hundreds of deputies later re-sworn By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the seventh consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lott raised his right hand and was re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County, Tues. morning, Jan. 5. The oath of office was administered at the Richland County Courthouse in downtown Columbia byContinue Reading
A Friend Seeking Help For a Friend
2021-01-04
by Anna Wicker “Take a picture of me running while I still can Mama! Take a picture of me now while I still have my long brown hair because in a month from now, I won’t have any.” My dear friend, role model and inspiration, Haley Hughes, is more thanContinue Reading
Governor’s School offering virtual programs
2021-01-04
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its free virtual after school programs Spark. and ENGAGE. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/outreach. Delivered by GSSM’s Center for Science Education & Outreach, Spark. and ENGAGE are after school virtual programs designed to introduceContinue Reading
Irmo High taking nominations for Hall of Fame
2021-01-04
Irmo High School International School for the Arts and the Irmo High School Education Foundation are accepting nominations for the school’s Hall of Fame class of 2021 with a deadline of January 19. Nominees must be graduates or former faculty/staff of Irmo High School. Alumni must have graduated five yearsContinue Reading
Ballentine Market changes ownership
2021-01-04
Commercial real estate brokerage Marcus & Millichap has announced the sale of Ballentine Market, a 51,010-square-foot retail property located in Ballentine according to Benjamin Yelm, regional manager of the firm’s Raleigh office. The market sold for $4,050,000. The seller was a limited liability company based in North Carolina. The buyerContinue Reading