By Ken Gasque, Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Vicky Davis, Deputy Director of Capital City/Lake Murray Country, Visited the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo recently and detailed the marketing and historical significance of the region as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Lake Murray Dam Historical Context Origin: Started in 1927 asContinue Reading
By Ken Gasque Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Nick Kessler, General Manager at Gamecock Sports Properties (Learfield), addressed Rotary Club of Lake Murray/Irmo regarding the shifting economic landscape of college athletics, specifically focusing on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the SEC ecosystem. The Business of College Sports Kessler detailedContinue Reading
According to Wallace, once you decide to run with the bulls, there are a few rules to follow: Hofer and Wallace traveled to Pamplona, Spain, to experience the famous San Fermín Festival, held each year from July 7 through July 14. The festival’s biggest attraction is the Encierro, better known as the RunningContinue Reading
Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo Invites Community to Social at Craft and Draft Aug. 26 Looking for a fun way to meet interesting people while making a difference in the community? The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo invites members, prospective members and anyone interested in giving back to the communityContinue Reading
“You never know the impact your actions will have on someone’s future.” Few stories illustrate that truth better than a three-decade partnership between South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Rotary Club of Lake Murray–Irmo. The collaboration began in 1993 with the creation of a motivational public speakingContinue Reading
Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo gathered at Loveland Coffee on October 24, 2025 for World Polio Day. Beach Loveland and his staff welcomed us and we were able to discuss END POLIO NOW with many customers. We were joined by past Rotary 7770 District Governor Mary Gasque and the DistrictContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Raviv Khan, a student at Irmo Middle School, has been honored as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club’s Student of the Month for April. Irmo Middle Principal Mansa Joseph praised Raviv for his outstanding dedication to learning and leadership among his peers. “Raviv is one of many incredibleContinue Reading
Congratulations to Macy Pruitt, a 5th-grade student at Nursery Road Elementary-Arts Magnet, for being honored as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s January Student of the Month. Macy’s exceptional qualities and commitment to service have earned her this prestigious recognition. Described by her teacher, Jessica Erickson, Macy is celebrated for her heartContinue Reading
The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo is waking up Okra Man from his year-long hibernation ahead of the 49th Annual Okra Strut this weekend. Each year, volunteers from The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo sign up for various tasks to bring Okra Man to the big event. A trailer isContinue Reading
The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s Student of the Month is Irmo Elementary 5th grader Denis Fatnik. Principal Shannon Fincannon said, “Denis was selected unanimously by all the 5th-grade teachers at Irmo. He is a role model for other students and leads by serving others.”Continue Reading
This week the Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo had two visitors for breakfast. Corbin and Caroline both attended the meeting. While they cited the breakfast and free orange juice among their reasons for attending, we believe they’re future Rotarians.Continue Reading