But as far as the protest in Minneapolis, being peaceful, not sure how that statement can even be made. The intimidation and violence that I see from different sources is from the “ unpeaceful” protesters directed at ICE officers as well as other law enforcement officers. But being that this article isContinue Reading
By Bill Connor On January 3, 2026 the US Department of Justice, supported by the US military, arrested and exfiltrated Venezuelan Dictator, Nicholas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Florez. The arrest took place in the middle of the night at the guarded compound where Maduro and his wife were sleeping.Continue Reading
Next Tuesday, Nov. 4, the citizens of Irmo have a chance to re-elect Barb Waldman to Irmo Town Council. Barb has proven to be an excellent council member, making her decisions based on research and what is best for the people of Irmo. She is always responsive to questions fromContinue Reading
As of today, we are just a week away from our Town of Irmo elections. These elections are our biannual opportunity to elect leaders who will guide the direction our town takes. Roads, water, police, garbage collection, and many other essential public services depend on these decisions. Having served 19Continue Reading
Fall elections are coming up and for those friends living in Irmo, I would like to ask that you consider supporting Barbara Waldman for re-election to Irmo Town Council. For those who don’t know, Barb has been actively involved in serving our Irmo and D5 communities for decades. There areContinue Reading
It was good to learn that Barb Waldman is running for re-election to the Irmo Town Council. I have known her for the past 15 years and have worked with her on a number of town and school district projects. I find her record of excellence in all community endeavorsContinue Reading
Open Letter Barb Waldman is totally qualified as a candidate for Irmo Town Council. She has represented the Town of Irmo and all constituents in an admirable way during her first term. Barb can be counted on to not only stand as a force of reason and good character inContinue Reading
Yes, I got a campaign brochure in my newspaper box the other day, I guess there is a good reason to keep those things. And thank you councilwoman Barbara Waldman for it and you have my Vote. Somethings have changed and somethings stay the same. Years ago, when you firstContinue Reading
I did articles in early, 2024 (Tax bucks, road maintenance “shenanigans“, Sky is not falling) and since Lexington County voted in January to go back to the original road maintenance agreement after all that hoopla, I would like to follow up to those articles. Yes it has been months, butContinue Reading
Yes, congratulations to Mike Ward for winning this election to Irmo Town Council. And as I have said in the past elections, and in this campaign, integrity is always of upmost importance, to me, and I believe most voters. Unfortunately, I do not believe integrity matters to some candidates, someContinue Reading
First and foremost, congratulations to Councilman-elect Mike Ward. Your election is a reflection of the trust Irmo residents are placing in you. Now, more than ever, your community is depending on your leadership, integrity, and commitment. Unfortunately, not everyone has chosen to accept the results of progress with grace. Former Mayor HardyContinue Reading