“IFGC” is publicly releasing the awards provided to businesses in Irmo The Board of Irmo Future Growth is pleased to share additional information regarding the details of grant recipients. The IFGC hopes that by providing this information concerns around transparency can be alleviated – and that the focus can returnContinue Reading
Residents were upset with a proposed zoning change that would allow 74 townhouse units to be built near Palmetto Wood Parkway in Irmo. At the Irmo Town Planning Commission meeting on Monday, January 31 nearly 60 in attendance voiced grievances about noise levels, traffic congestion and privacy issues. “All ofContinue Reading
By Al Dozier A community meeting was set up at the Irmo Town Hall Monday for a sharing of information about a new cell tower to be located on St. Andrews Road in Irmo. But no one showed up when the meeting convened at 6 p.m. A team of serviceContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo will use a portion of the American Rescue Plan Funds to help non-profits respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will be available to eligible non-profits to provide financial assistance. Who is eligible? What are the requirements? Non-profits located in Irmo,Continue Reading
Statement on land purchase from Mayor Barry Walker. I am pleased to report the Town of Irmo, South Carolina recently completed the purchase of approximately 10 acres of land located adjacent to the Irmo Community Park. I was heavily involved in the acquisition and installation of the community park. TheContinue Reading
Mayor Barry A. Walker, Sr., and Councilman Bill Danielson helped to plant an olive tree in the Irmo Town Park as part of the annual Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA planting ceremony. Public Works Director Whit Cline had the town designated as a member of Tree City USA backContinue Reading
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, Town of Irmo Mayor Barry A. Walker Sr. gave the State of Irmo Address to the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce and local residents. See transcript below: Happy holidays, IRMO!What a wonderful night in the world’s best town – IRMO, SOUTH CAROLINA!Admittedly…I am a bitContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo is hosting a tree giveaway at the Irmo Town Hall on December 3, 2021, from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Residents and businesses located in the Town of Irmo are invited to select two 3-gallon trees for planting in their home or business for FREE. OverContinue Reading
Bobby Chapman, the owner of Irmo Drug, received the November Irmo Business of the Month at the town council meeting on Tuesday, November 16. Chapman started Irmo Drug fifteen years ago providing the community with an alternative to chain pharmacies by being locally owned and operated and offering personalized service.Continue Reading
A proposed cell tower in Irmo has been placed on hold for at least sixty days while more information is gathered and resubmitted to the Town of Irmo Zoning Board of Appeals. At a public hearing on November 15, an audience of nearly 40 citizens were on hand to hearContinue Reading
Friarsgate Skatepark Committee and ULSA are working to provide a skateboarding program free to children that attend the after-school program. We are currently seeking donations of new and used skateboard equipment, helmets, and $1,200 to build skate features in the parking lot until the skatepark is completed. The Friarsgate SkateparkContinue Reading