IRMO – The Irmo High School LifeSmarts team has triumphed in the South Carolina state championship for the LifeSmarts Consumer Challenge, securing their place as state champions in the educational competition. LifeSmarts, the nation’s premier consumer program, has been empowering students for 30 years by teaching them how to become responsible, knowledgeableContinue Reading
South Carolina agency coordinates law enforcement efforts with NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS SPRING TURNS TO SUMMER and South Carolina vacationers’ thoughts turn to the Palmetto State’s 187 miles of pristine coastline, so too does the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ (SCDNR’s) law-enforcement armContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – On Monday, March 24, the Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees recognized 69 students who were awarded grants to fund their innovative projects. The students were introduced during the board’s regular meeting at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (CATS Center), where they received checks fromContinue Reading
Two students from Dutch Fork High School have been chosen to participate in the BigFuture Ambassadors program for Spring 2025. Juniors Hewaud Khan and Connor Thatch will represent their school in the program, which runs from February to May 2025. As ambassadors, they will promote free career and college resourcesContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is bringing live symphonic music to Columbia with two special performances at the Koger Center for the Arts this weekend: Beethoven & Blue Jeans – March 29 at 7:30 PM Family Time with the Phil – March 30 at 3:00 PM (free admission) Beethoven & BlueContinue Reading
The Okra Strut Commission and the Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club are again offering scholarships to Irmo and Dutch Fork High School seniors who will be entering a post-secondary institution in the fall. Scholarships are awarded to one male and one female student from each high school. Each scholarship is $2,000Continue Reading
The Irmo Fire District made local homes safer over the weekend, installing new smoke alarms in more than 30 homes in the New Friarsgate neighborhood as part of its Smoke Alarm Blitz program. This initiative provides free smoke alarms to residents who need them, helping to save lives by ensuringContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo Middle School has been named a 2025 Model School by the Center for Model Schools. Model Schools are described as forward-thinking schools that drive transformation, inspire change, and implement groundbreaking strategies to improve student outcomes. After attending the Model Schools Conference last year, Irmo Middle School administratorsContinue Reading
Golfers, get ready to tee off for a great cause! The 22nd annual We Care Sticky Open Golf Tournament is set for Monday, April 28, at Timberlake Country Club. This highly anticipated charity event will feature numerous prizes, including a new car for a hole-in-one, courtesy of Stokes-Trainor in Newberry.Continue Reading
IRMO – Students from The Center for Advanced Technical Studies once again showcased their talents at the SkillsUSA South Carolina State Leadership and Skills Conference, bringing home numerous awards across a wide range of career and technical fields. The competition, held throughout March, featured over 1,500 students competing in moreContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Park was alive with arts and fellowship on March 22, which was proclaimed Cherry Blossom Day by Bill Danielson, Mayor of the Town of Irmo. The 8th annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival honored these beautiful blossoms that embody the beauty, fragility and preciousness of life. Events beganContinue Reading