Sean Madden Sean practices multiple mediums, but primarily oil and acrylic. Favorite subjects to paint are landscapes, seascapes and all things old, such as buildings, cars and farm equipment. Madden says, “I am an army brat whose family settled in Irmo when I was six. My mother was a painter andContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo was granted 9 improvements from the proposed ‘penny tax’ that voters will decide on in November. The Capital Project Sales Tax was passed by the Lexington County Council in July to fund roadway resurfacing and restorations throughout the county. Towns and municipalities in the county submittedContinue Reading
Jana Cummings is the featured artist for the month of July in the Town of Irmo. She is an Irmo native and became a seasoned artist while practicing her craft over the years. She picked up fluid painting in 2020 during the pandemic which allowed her the experience and knowledgeContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday rejected a bid of $413,360.50 for clearing, fencing and surfacing work on the town’s Rawls Creek Park project, asserting it was far too expensive. “It boggles my mind,” Councilman Bill Danielson said of the cost of the project. Clearing, grubbing, tree andContinue Reading
The Irmo Chamber and the Town of Irmo announce a 3-week special event! Irmo has 3 beautiful parks and lots of local businesses that want to help you celebrate this summer. We recognize that gas prices are absolutely outrageous and that is forcing many people to opt for a STAYCATIONContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo has an opening on the Irmo Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBA meets as neededwhen a variance has been requested or there has been an appeal of the Zoning Administrators’ decisionon an item. When necessary, the meetings will be held on the third Monday ofContinue Reading
by Al Dozier A crowd of Irmo citizens and residents from neighboring communities sounded off at Tuesday’s town council meeting against a zoning change they say would wreak havoc on their neighborhoods. “It will open up a Pandora’s box,” said Greg Zimmerman. People are going to hate it.” “Keep theContinue Reading
Simply Southern Gifts & Home Decor Shop was recognized as the May Irmo Small Business of the Month at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. Owner Sharon Dailey began making crafts in 1987 and soon had to expand her hobby into a business. In 1994 she opened Simply Southern Gifts & HomeContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo closed on a 2.5-acre tract of land at the corner of Broad River Rd. and N. Royal Tower Rd. on Wednesday. The tract of land has more than 500 feet of frontage area on Broad River Rd. and includes the entrance sign to the Old FriargateContinue Reading
By Al Dozier More community events may soon be coming to the town of Irmo. A small group of citizens showed up at a special town-called meeting Tuesday to consider “events” that could be planned for the Irmo community. Mayor Barry Walker Sr. hosted the meeting. While it was aContinue Reading
Corley Compound was awarded the Irmo Small Business of the Month for March at the Irmo Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, March 15. The business removes bulk items from homes and businesses along with junk and trash removal. They also perform pressure washing and furniture pickup and delivery. NicholasContinue Reading