I was glad to learn that Barb Waldman is running for a seat on the Irmo Town Council. She’s just the kind of person who will benefit the work of the Council. I’ve known Barb for over ten years and I know her to be dependable, honest, thoughtful about whatContinue Reading
In the October 21, 2021 edition of the New Irmo News there was a front-page article entitled “Candidates snub Chamber forum”. That article states that I did not respond to the invitation extended by Kerry Powers, CEO of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, by the deadline. That is incorrect. I did respondContinue Reading
It is with a great deal of pleasure that I endorse and support Bill Danielson for Irmo Town Council. I have known Bill for many years and in many different capacities. Serving with Bill on the Glenforest School Board for 3 years really showed me his leadership skills. (Glenforest SchoolContinue Reading
I am an Irmo business owner and have lived in the Friarsgate community since 1981. I have seen many changes in our town and communities, some good and some bad, and I believe Irmo needs to re-elect Bill Danielson. Bill understands business and has proven it while serving on TownContinue Reading
Barb Waldman is totally qualified as a candidate for Irmo Town Council! She brings no political agenda with her and works very hard to represent all people fairly. Barb is a longtime resident who has invested tremendous amounts of quality time with School District Five over many years as aContinue Reading
Dear Editor: We have a pandemic in this country but it is not Covid-19. The present virus crisis is only a symptom of the true pandemic. Our true pandemic is hatred and arrogant ignorance. Our citizens are spoiled and pampered. They do not seem to understand nor appreciate what itContinue Reading
What exactly would it take to find some, any unity at all amongst our fellow Americans? One wonders if this country is now irreparably doomed by the political divisions that exist. These divisions that so divide us one from another. You need only look to the current campaign for theContinue Reading
Back in September and October of 2020 Everyone, Republican and Democrat knew Joe Biden was mentally impaired. Knew that this man and his naked son were not suited to even smell the curtains in the Whitehouse. He spent the campaign hiding in his bedroom and still got elected. It wasContinue Reading
Elvis Is Dead and I Don’t Feel So Good Myself is a nostalgic account of Lewis Grizzard’s efforts to survive in a changing world. However, I do not think Grizzard could have ever anticipated the changes of this current world in which we are forced to live. And, I don’tContinue Reading
Open Letter Recently Kristin Batchelor wrote a letter to the editor of the Irmo News titled “State Needs to Step in on District 5” in which she states she is writing to various state agencies to “step in.” She then lists a litany of her concerns with the board andContinue Reading
Open Letter I would like to respond to State Representative Chip Huggins’ report of “major accomplishments” from the last legislative session that appeared in the July 15th edition of the Irmo News. While claiming to champion “preserving life,” Huggins and his fellow Republicans appear to be only pro-BIRTH, not pro-life.Continue Reading