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
Residents in Old Friarsgate experienced an unexpected and impressive water feature along Charing Cross Rd. on Monday, as workers burying fiber optic cable accidentally broke a water line in two separate locations along the street. This incident prompted a boil water alert for the neighborhood. The mishap occurred when workersContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Two candidates have filed for the Irmo Council seat to be filled in a special election February 27. Gabriel Penfield and George Frazier have officially filed for the seat, left vacant by Bill Danielson, who was elected mayor in November. Both candidates made unsuccessful efforts to winContinue Reading
Chief Bobby Dale is announcing the termination of an Irmo Police Officer. An investigation was opened by IPD’s Internal Affairs this morning after receiving information that Officer Lee Haley was involved in removing political signs that were recently reported as stolen this week by candidate Gabriel Penfield. The investigation determinedContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council heard a special presentation at the January 16 meeting honoring the town’s past police chiefs. A framed picture showing headshots of all of the town’s past police chiefs was presented to the council by Brian Penna, a long-time local businessman who had closeContinue Reading
In a solemn gathering at Irmo Village Apartments on Thursday, January 4, the community came together to express heartfelt recognition and gratitude for Senior Corporal Chris Kaderly of the Irmo Police Department. The event, marked by a poignant ceremony and a symbolic balloon release, honored Officer Kaderly’s selfless attempt toContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council recently adopted a proclamation honoring the Irmo Police Department for its outstanding services to the Irmo community. The Department Criminal Investigations Division, led by Sergeant Kelly Mountzouros, was singled out for its work on criminal investigations that caught the notice of the FBI.Continue Reading
In a recent statement addressing the courageous actions of Senior Corporal Christopher Kaderly, Chief Dale of the Irmo Police Department expressed pride and admiration for the officer’s exemplary response to an apartment fire at Irmo Village Apartments. Chief Dale began by acknowledging the multifaceted role that police officers play withinContinue Reading