Residents at Coopers Trace in Irmo received boxes filled with edible, non-perishable food items from the Irmo Police Department. This initiative is part of Serve & Connect, a Columbia-based non-profit organization working to strengthen positive relationships between police officers and the communities they serve. The program, known as Greg’s Groceries,Continue Reading
Irmo Fire Department recently participated in Lexington County Fire Service’s Swift Water Rescue Certification Course, with three members achieving the level of Swift Water Technician. The intensive 5-day course equipped personnel with a range of skills essential for swift water rescues, including shore-based rope throws, boat-based rescues, and hands-on victimContinue Reading
The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the winner and honorable mentions of its haiku contest. The winning haiku, submitted by Marcellin Dallaire-Beaumont from Brussels, Belgium, beautifully captures the essence of nature and companionship: old neighbor’s benchtwo wilted petalsside by side The contest received entries from around the world, includingContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo residents Tuesday elected Gabriel Penfield as the town’s new town council member. Penfield defeated George Frazier for the at-large seat that was left vacant after Mayor Bill Danielson unseated incumbent Barry Walker last November. Penfield confirmed the latest numbers reported by Lexington County and Richland CountyContinue Reading
Gabriel Penfield won a seat on the Irmo town council on February 27. Penfield was opposed by George Frazier. Both men ran unsuccessfully in the November election andfound themselves facing each other again for the special election. With all precincts reporting, Gabriel Penfield claimed 433 votes to Frazier’s 135 toContinue Reading
Irmo residents are heading back to the polls in a special election on February 27 to fill the Town Council seat left vacant by Mayor Bill Danielson. Two candidates who previously ran for town-wide at-large seats in 2023 are back in the running. The candidates vying for the role areContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo and the Irmo Future Growth Corporation proudly unveil a vibrant transformation of signal boxes across the community, marking a significant step towards promoting the town’s unique identity. The Irmo Future Growth Corporation has been actively working hand-in-hand with the Town of Irmo to enhance community aestheticsContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Zoning guidelines in the Irmo area will be a lot less restrictive under a new ordinance amendment that received first reading approval at the Feb. 20 council meeting. The amendment provides for “negotiated zoning districts” that would allow the planning commission more leeway on current regulations onContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Several volleyball lovers showed up at the Feb. 20 Irmo Council meeting to voice strong support for a zoning approval that will clear the way for a new sports venue in Irmo that could be the site of regional tournaments. Providing a large sports site for volleyballContinue Reading
Gabriel Penfield, a candidate for Irmo Town Council, expressed appreciation for Julius Scott’s contributions as the Lexington-Richland School District Five Community Support Services Coordinator. In recognition of Scott’s collaborative efforts in areas like Harbison Gardens, Penfield presented him with a framed article from the New Irmo News. The presentation tookContinue Reading
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) hosted its Annual Training Session in Columbia, where individuals were acknowledged for their graduation from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Special recognition was given to those who had successfully completed the Advanced version of the course.Continue Reading