On its December 13, 2023 website and in its December 21, 2023 print issue, the New Irmo News praised the efforts of Wayne Damron, who provides and distributes over 5,000 “We Say Merry Christmas” magnetic bumper stickers every year. The article reported that “Wayne’s initiative . . . emerged fromContinue Reading
In 2017 my wife, Catherine (Cathy) Huddle, attended a school board meeting and came back dismayed. The meeting was about building what would become Piney Woods Elementary on Amicks Ferry Rd outside Chapin. Cathy was disheartened that, despite massive public opposition, the board voted 6-1 to build the school inContinue Reading
As a District 5 teacher for 25 years, I frequently get asked whom to vote for on the board. While I can’t tell others how to vote, I want to share my perspective. Ken Loveless is a definitive YES for me! Our first meeting, about 15 years ago when IContinue Reading
Open Letter Why vote? The reason is simple, what voice of government do you want over you, your kids, grandkids, and your future? This letter is for all dads, moms and grandparents who are concerned about progressive gender ideologies and left-wing activism that conflict with conservative Christian values. In thisContinue Reading
I served on D5 School Board with both Ken Loveless and Cathy Huddle and they have always put students first while listening to our teachers and supporting their needs. They bring true business sense that is needed as our schools need more and more resources. Education needs continue to increaseContinue Reading
To whom it may concern, I am supporting Mike Ward in his candidacy for the Lexington-Richland 5 School Board. I have worked with Mike quite a bit over the last few years on the Okra Strut Commission and I think he would be a natural as a school board member. HeContinue Reading
I am the Worship and Discipleship Pastor at Dutch Fork Church in Irmo. I am writing to express my support for Jason Baynham, for District 5 school board in the Richland County seat. As a community member, I believe Jason’s leadership ability and dedication make him the ideal candidate to represent theContinue Reading
Ken Loveless is a critical candidate for the school board, and his election is as important as voting for president on November 5. School board members directly shape the future by guiding the education of our youth, and Ken is uniquely qualified to take on this responsibility. His deep, hands-onContinue Reading
There is nothing Scott Herring is more passionate about than ensuring that our schools are safe havens for learning. He is an educator, his wife is an educator and his daughter attends Harbison West. His son graduated from Irmo High. Some might argue that he is a university professor, whatContinue Reading
In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, something remarkable happened: the tone and content of community-based social media pages and sites quickly shifted from often tedious, argumentative, and petty content and commentary to an explosion of people desperate to provide charitable service. Keyboard warriors showed a willingness and readiness toContinue Reading
Jason Baynham was raised in a loving Christian home and was taught the importance of family values, friendships, stewardship, honesty, helping others, hard work, problem solving, community and citizenship. From an early age Jason loved working in the yard or garden, whether at our house or helping his Grandparents. AsContinue Reading