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
Irmo Town Council voted to rezone the property off Palmetto Woods Parkway near St. Andrews Rd. to Single Family Residential (RS) which has been a point of contention for residents living in the nearby subdivision of Palmetto Park. The original zoning was commercial which would have allowed the developer, GreaterContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council has awarded $344,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofit organizations in and around the Town of Irmo and the Irmo Community. The Town of Irmo is awarding a portion of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help local non-profits respond to the negative economicContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Southern Homes is offering another plan for a residential neighborhood in Irmo’s Palmetto Wood Parkway area just off St. Andrews Road. It’s somewhat different than a previous plan that failed to win zoning approval from the town of Irmo.The earlier plan called for 74 townhomes. The newContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo may soon get a new town flag. Councilman Erik Sickinger made the recommendation at Tuesday’s Town Council Workshop. “It will solidify our identity,” Sickinger said. “It’s something positive. Irmo has a town flag, but its 21-years-old and rarely seen anywhere. Sickinger said it’s time for aContinue Reading
The Irmo Police Department recognized Gail Lancaster recently for her 34 years of service to the department. Ms. Gail is the longest-serving Town of Irmo employee and a great asset to the department. As of today, she has worked with ten chiefs of police at the Irmo Police Department.Continue Reading