Lexington-Richland School District Five is recognizing dozens of students for achieving high scores on the PSAT and SAT examinations. The highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520, and the highest score possible on the SAT is 1600. In 2025, 48.9 percent of SC graduating seniors took the SAT. InContinue Reading
District Five high schools have made the list of the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. All four high schools are among the top high schools in the Columbia metro area and the state according to the new rankings. Spring Hill High is ranked the bestContinue Reading
IRMO — Tina Stevens, a counselor at Irmo Middle School, was recognized as a Hometown Hero during the University of South Carolina men’s basketball game on February 21. Stevens was nominated for the honor by Chick-fil-A manager Andrew Brantley in recognition of her leadership and service through the school’s Chick-fil-AContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – During the June 17 Irmo Town Council meeting, Town Administrator Courtney Dennis was recognized for his remarkable 23 years of service to the town in a proclamation delivered by Mayor Bill Danielson. Dennis, who began his career with the Town of Irmo in 2002, has served inContinue Reading
Members of the St. Andrews Woman’s Club attended the annual Lexington School District 5 Volunteer Breakfast on April 2 at Seven Oaks Park, where they were nominated for the Outstanding Volunteer Group of the Year Award. As part of their community service program, the club has adopted Seven Oaks School,Continue 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
IRMO, SC – Officer Todd Minemier, School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lake Murray Elementary School, has been named the 2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by American Legion Post 6. Minemier was nominated by his Richland County Sheriff’s Department supervisors in recognition of his outstanding service. Each year, American LegionContinue Reading
Hotshots Haircuts was recognized as Irmo’s Small Business of the Month for March 2025 during the Town Council meeting on March 18. Mayor Bill Danielson and the town council presented the award to owner Alli Clemmer, celebrating the business’s contribution to the local economy and community stability. Located at 945Continue Reading
Danielle McNaughton (Communications and Special Projects Coordinator) has been named the Town of Irmo Employee of the Quarter for 1st Quarter 2025! This award recognizes an employee who consistently goes above and beyond in their responsibilities, demonstrating exceptional dedication and quality in their work. Danielle has been with the TownContinue Reading
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized 15 educators from across South Carolina recently at the 34th Annual Economics and Financial Literacy Awards Luncheon in West Columbia. Each honoree completed the bronze, silver and gold levels of the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program, a multi-year program designed to increase theContinue Reading