Touting his many years of service to Lexington-Richland District Five and his background in workforce development, Ken Loveless is seeking to return to one of the two District Five School Board seats in Lexington County. “After receiving so much encouragement from community members and District Five stakeholders, my family andContinue Reading
Focusing on her record and looking forward to the future, Trustee Catherine Huddle announced her re-election bid for Lexington-Richland Five School Board. “Over the last four years we handled COVID-19 better than any other school district in South Carolina and we made significant strides in enhancing the quality of educationContinue Reading
Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) have announced a primary endorsements Dean Widener (Republican) for State House District 85 in Lexington County. CVSC has chosen to support the candidate based on his commitment to conservation values and putting voters in their districts first regarding all issues facing our state. SinceContinue Reading
The Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) held its monthly meeting on May 6th, drawing an overflow crowd of twenty-three candidates gearing up for the June 11 Primary. Following stump speeches from the candidates, the LCRP Executive Committee made endorsements in selected races. Chairman Mark Weber emphasized the party’s commitment toContinue Reading
Dean Widener, a dedicated Air Force veteran and former State Command Chief for the South Carolina Air National Guard, has officially declared his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 85. In challenging incumbent Jay Kilmartin for the seat, Widener aims to leverage his commitment to service inContinue Reading
Gabriel Penfield won a seat on the Irmo town council on February 27. Penfield was opposed by George Frazier. Both men ran unsuccessfully in the November election andfound themselves facing each other again for the special election. With all precincts reporting, Gabriel Penfield claimed 433 votes to Frazier’s 135 toContinue Reading
Irmo residents are heading back to the polls in a special election on February 27 to fill the Town Council seat left vacant by Mayor Bill Danielson. Two candidates who previously ran for town-wide at-large seats in 2023 are back in the running. The candidates vying for the role areContinue Reading
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley made a stop at Irmo Town Park on Saturday, February 17, as part of her ‘Beast of the Southeast’ bus tour. The former United Nations Ambassador and South Carolina governor aimed to garner more voter attention as she campaigns in the South. During her visit,Continue Reading
Gabriel Penfield, a candidate for Irmo Town Council, expressed appreciation for Julius Scott’s contributions as the Lexington-Richland School District Five Community Support Services Coordinator. In recognition of Scott’s collaborative efforts in areas like Harbison Gardens, Penfield presented him with a framed article from the New Irmo News. The presentation tookContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is gearing up for a special election on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, to fill the council member position left vacant by former council member and current Mayor Bill Danielson. This election offers residents the opportunity to select a representative to voice their concerns and contribute toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Two candidates have filed for the Irmo Council seat to be filled in a special election February 27. Gabriel Penfield and George Frazier have officially filed for the seat, left vacant by Bill Danielson, who was elected mayor in November. Both candidates made unsuccessful efforts to winContinue Reading