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
The Silver Fox Grill was recognized as the February 2022 Irmo Small Business of the Month at the Town Council Meeting held on Tuesday, February 15. Owner Isaac Mack accepted the award from Irmo Town Mayor Barry A. Walker, Sr. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and is open fromContinue Reading
“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