On Saturday, July 13, Irmo Town Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman and JoAnn Chaney of Youngs Chapel AME Church in Irmo dedicated their morning to volunteering at Transitions Homeless Center. Beginning their day at 6:30 AM, the two women prepared food for the serving line, contributing to the center’s mission of providingContinue 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
By Al Dozier In an emotional ceremony Tuesday the Irmo Town Council adopted a proclamation honoring long-time Town Attorney Jake Moore, and announced that the Irmo Community Park will now officially be named the Moore Park. Moore, who was accompanied by a lot of family members including several grandchildren, wasContinue Reading
Hailing from Florida and currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina, artist Jen Carmiel is renowned for her figure paintings. Growing up amidst the serene beauty of Florida’s freshwater springs, Jen found inspiration in nature. In 2023, she moved to Columbia, drawn by the city’s vibrant art scene. Her captivating worksContinue Reading
Irmo, SC — A proposed development along the picturesque shores of Lake Murray is causing a stir among local residents. The project, dubbed Water Walk, aims to transform 65 acres at 2947 Dreher Shoals Road/S.C. 6 into a vibrant community hub with 550 homes, restaurants, retail spaces, and a boutiqueContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – July 2, 2024 – The Town of Irmo is issuing a public statement to correct anymisinformation regarding the recent postponement of the school year by Ascent ClassicalAcademies due to permitting issues. It has come to the Town’s attention that Ascent Classical Academies has delayed the start ofContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Irmo Police Department, in cooperation with the 11th Judicial Circuit Law Enforcement Network, will be conducting a Traffic Safety Checkpoint on Lake Murray Boulevard. This initiative will take place on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 10:00 PM to midnight. Details of the Checkpoint: The main goalContinue Reading
The latest edition to the town of Irmo, the Irmo Town Clock, was unveiled on Friday, June 28th at 10 am at the corner of Lake Murray Blvd. and Woodrow Street. The dedication was attended by town leaders and local business owners and residents and presided over by Kerry Powers,Continue Reading
By Al Dozier At the June 18 meeting the Irmo Town Council approved an expenditure of up to $232,000 to replace safety matting in the Irmo Community Park. Council members acknowledged it was an expensive project, but necessary to assure safe grounds in a park where so many children areContinue Reading
By Al Dozier More than 100 residents packed the Irmo Town Hall Thursday and voiced strong opposition to a huge new development that would bring hundreds of new homes to a site along the shores of Lake Murray. The presentation was hosted by the developer, Material Capital Partners, based inContinue Reading
Serve and Connect sponsored a community event at Irmo Village Apartments in Irmo on Friday, June 14. The event was held exclusively for Irmo Village residents to reach out to create better relationships between the citizens and law enforcement. Irmo Fire District brought an engine and answered questions about theirContinue Reading