The Town of Irmo welcomed its newest Councilwoman, Phyllis Coleman, as she officially took her oath of office in a momentous council meeting held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Coleman is the first Black elected councilwoman on Irmo’s Town Council. The November election, marked by a closely contested battle, sawContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Nov. 7 election of Phyllis Coleman to the Irmo Town Council was affirmed by the Lexington County Registrations and Elections Board at a Nov. 22 hearing after a challenge was filed about her residency. Former Irmo Mayor Hardy King requested the hearing based on concerns thatContinue Reading
Plenty of goodies, including hot chocolate, cookies, and cupcakes, were generously provided by Dunbar Funeral Home and Liberty Tax of Irmo. The Town of Irmo contributed to the festive atmosphere by offering hot pizza slices to the delighted attendees. The air was filled with the sweet aroma of treats asContinue Reading
Residents of Irmo can now rejoice as the Town will officially open the gates to the Rawls Creek Dog Park on November 30th, 2023, at 10 am. The inauguration will be marked by a brief yet lively ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing the town’s commitment to providing recreational spaces for its four-leggedContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo Mayor Barry Walker Sr. was complimented for his service to the town for nearly 20 years during his last council meeting Tuesday. Walker, who lost his bid for another term to Councilman Bill Danielson, was presented a plaque at Tuesday’s meeting honoring his service. For 20Continue Reading
By Al Dozier Irmo will have a newly elected mayor and council after an official inauguration and swearing-in ceremony planned for December 5. While the town will have a new mayor, he’s not new to the council. Bill Danielson, who was first elected to council in 2020, has served asContinue Reading
Councilman to become next mayor of Irmo In the mayor’s race in Irmo on Tuesday, Councilman Bill Danielson emerged victorious, defeating the incumbent Mayor Barry Walker. The unofficial tally revealed Danielson securing 924 votes, surpassing Walker’s 841 votes. While early voting and absentee numbers were still pending, Danielson’s lead positionedContinue Reading
Mayoral candidate Bill Danielson was at the Irmo trunk or treat handing out candy in the community park of Irmo with Chief of Police Bobby Dale, Lt. Andrea Grinstead, Town Administration Renee Caviness and Angie Reyes. The event was held October 31, and organized by the Irmo events committee.Continue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday approved acceptance of a $500,000 state grant to help fund a new town hall. More money might be coming. Mayor Barry Walker Sr. said a request for a federal grant that could total as much as $1 million is now pending. TheContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson and Irmo town councilman Bill Danielson share a positive moment at a chamber of commerce function. Wilson has served the nation representing South Carolina since 2001. He serves as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Danielson is currently campaigning to become mayor of Irmo. DanielsonContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday showed strong opposition to Irmo Mayor Barry Walker’s stance against a community homeowner’s association rule that prohibits political signs in residential neighborhoods more than 30 days before an election. The disconnect between the council and mayor was apparent when Walker failed toContinue Reading