The Town of Irmo has appointed Joe Nates, a former police chief, as its new Civil Code Compliance Inspector. This newly created civilian role aims to enhance code compliance within the town and allow police officers to focus on other law enforcement duties. Nates, who served as Irmo’s police chiefContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council wants people to be nice to each other in the town of Irmo. The council gave unanimous approval at the Aug. 20 meeting to a resolution adopting a “civility pledge” to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement,Continue Reading
The 2024 National Night Out has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 27, from 5:30 pm-8:00 pm in Moore Park. The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation (IPDCF) is excited to host the yearly National Night Out Event. National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhoodContinue Reading
Congratulations to Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee, named the Small Business of the Month for August 2024! Owner Bart Baldwin never imagined he’d be running a coffee shop, much less multiple locations, but his journey from a small roasting company to a local favorite is a testament to his passion forContinue Reading
The Moore Park Playground, also known as Irmo Town Park, has officially reopened at 7507 Eastview Drive following a series of exciting upgrades. The revamped playground now features a brand new sun shade, refreshed playground padding, and repaired and replaced equipment, making it a perfect spot for families to enjoy.Continue Reading
By Al Dozier Disagreements continue to surface about the permitting process for local charter schools after the abrupt permit cancellation of a new Charter School in Irmo. Ascent Classical Academy had planned to hold classes in a new school at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, holding kindergarten through eighth-grade classes inContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Planning Commission Monday rejected a zoning change that would have cleared the way for a huge new development bringing hundreds of new homes to a site along the shores of Lake Murray. Following a public hearing at the Irmo Town Hall, the commission unanimously votedContinue Reading
Irmo Town Council and staff members recently participated in the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) conference held in Greenville. This annual event is dedicated to training, networking, and recognizing community development projects. Council members Gabriel Penfield, Phyllis Coleman, Erik Sickenger, Dr. Barbara Waldman, and Mayor Bill Danielson were inContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday approved contracts for new police vehicles, new speed radar equipment and entertainers for the next Okra Strut Festival. The council approved the purchase of four Dodge Durango police vehicles in the amount of $177,529. The council also approved a contract for $49,446Continue Reading
The Irmo Town Council has proudly announced the renaming of Irmo Community Park to Moore Park in honor of longtime Town Attorney Jake Moore, Sr. This tribute, unveiled at the council’s July 16th meeting, recognizes Moore’s significant contributions and dedication to the Irmo community and the Midlands area. During theContinue Reading
The road in front of Irmo Elementary recently had a name change. Town of Irmo changed the name of Dustin Johnson Road back to its original names of Gibbes Street and Lexington Avenue. “The name was changed without a formal resolution being passed which is our town code,” said CourtneyContinue Reading