By Al Dozier At the June 18 meeting the Irmo Town Council approved an expenditure of up to $232,000 to replace safety matting in the Irmo Community Park. Council members acknowledged it was an expensive project, but necessary to assure safe grounds in a park where so many children areContinue Reading
By Al Dozier More than 100 residents packed the Irmo Town Hall Thursday and voiced strong opposition to a huge new development that would bring hundreds of new homes to a site along the shores of Lake Murray. The presentation was hosted by the developer, Material Capital Partners, based inContinue Reading
Serve and Connect sponsored a community event at Irmo Village Apartments in Irmo on Friday, June 14. The event was held exclusively for Irmo Village residents to reach out to create better relationships between the citizens and law enforcement. Irmo Fire District brought an engine and answered questions about theirContinue Reading
Hosted by the Irmo Police Department IRMO, SC – Mark your calendars! The Irmo Police Department is hosting a free community event to help raise awareness and prevent substance abuse among youth. The event, titled “High in Plain Sight”, features the nationally acclaimed Officer Jermaine Galloway, also known as “TheContinue Reading
On May 24th Governor Henry McMaster held the second annual Governor’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year ceremony, to publicly commend exceptional law enforcement professionals statewide. Senior Corporal Chris Kaderly of the Irmo Police Department was one of the 13 finalists selected, his category being Municipal Law Enforcement Officer ofContinue Reading
On Saturday, May 25, Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson threw out the first pitch during Irmo Night at the Blowfish ballpark. The Lexington County Blowfish honor local municipalities and businesses by inviting them to throw out pitches before the game. Mayor Danielson impressed the crowd by throwing a strike from theContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo unveiled the Irmo First Responders Memorial on Tuesday, May 28. The culmination of a year’s work to design and mold a suitable memorial for all First Responders in the Irmo area was dedicated by Irmo Town Mayor Bill Danielson, Irmo Fire District Chief Mike Sonefeld andContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo residents will soon see an increase in yearly sanitation fees. At the May 21 meeting, the Irmo Town Council gave a second and final reading to an ordinance adjusting the yearly fees for sanitation collection, stormwater management and uniform service fees from $300 per year to $346.50Continue Reading
A special ceremony, featuring the public unveiling of the Irmo First Responders Memorial will be held on Tuesday, May 28th at 10:00 a.m. at Irmo Town Park. The memorial will feature an obelisk and four benches made of granite, symbolizing the virtues of honor, courage, and sacrifice embodied by Irmo’sContinue Reading
Join the Town of Irmo for a Night Out with Blowfish Baseball! Enjoy the game on Friday, May 25th, for a special Town of Irmo Night! Tickets are only $15.99 and include entry to the park, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and fireworks after the game! It’s a fantastic opportunity to cheerContinue Reading
Irmo’s Assistant Town Administrator, Doug Polen, has been elected President of the South Carolina Community Development Association (SCCDA). The SCCDA is a distinguished organization that unites professionals dedicated to community development from across the state. This includes individuals working in municipal, county, regional, and state government, private companies, elected officials,Continue Reading