By: Kerry Driggers When Kenneth Shuler graduated from high school, he didn’t know what he wanted to do, but he knew he wanted a job that worked with people. He became a Master Barber in 1959 and opened his first school in 1968. If you’ve ever had a conversation withContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce has announced its Student and Teacher of the Month, honoring Kelly Eckstrom and Andre St. Marie from Dutch Fork High School for their outstanding contributions to the school community. Teacher of the Month Kelly Eckstrom has dedicated 20 years to Dutch Fork High asContinue Reading
The huge oak tree in front of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce house decided to stretch out a little as it dropped one of it’s many branches towards the front door sometime Saturday night. Large storms with gusty winds and lightning were in the area on Friday and mayContinue Reading
On a rainy afternoon in April the New Irmo News took top honors at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Spring Golf Tournament. Held at Mid Carolina Club in Prosperity on Thursday, April 24, the weather was a factor as nearly 30 teams slogged across the golf course. Continue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Caroline Blevins and Harmony Chandler from Harbison West Elementary School as the April Teacher and Student of the Month. Mrs. Caroline Blevins, a fourth-grade teacher and the school’s current Teacher of the Year, was praised by Principal Dr. ThomasContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Glenna Shealy and Faith King from Dutch Fork Elementary School as the Teacher and Student of the Month for their dedication and contributions to the school community. Teacher of the Month: Glenna Shealy Shealy serves as a reading interventionist andContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Mayor Bill Danielson was recognized with the 2025 Order of the Okra, the highest honor presented by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, during the Chamber’s annual awards gala on Friday, February 28. The award celebrates Danielson’s unwavering dedication to the Irmo community through his service onContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce celebrated excellence and community leadership at its annual awards gala, where David Kafitz was named Ambassador of the Year for 2025. This prestigious award, the highest honor bestowed by the Irmo Chamber, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to theContinue Reading
During the same gala event, Midlands Family Chiropractic was honored as the 2025 Small Business of the Year. This marks the third nomination for the business and their second win, securing the title by an overwhelming majority of votes. Pictured celebrating the achievement were GICC CEO/President Kerry Powers, Dr. AmandaContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Biscuitville Fresh Southern Restaurant officially opened its doors in Irmo on Tuesday, March 4, celebrating the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The family-owned company, headquartered in Greensboro, NC, is known for serving authentic Southern food made fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients. The new restaurant, located atContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – South Carolina BLUE has officially opened its new retail center in Irmo at 7467 St. Andrews Rd, Suite 9 in the Kroger Shopping Center. The grand opening on Friday, February 28 featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, with local dignitaries inContinue Reading