We Honor Our Veterans How we honor those who serve By Joseph Douglas Spencer He couldn’t figure out why few folks came in for breakfast. Surely his eggs were good, he thought. He’d opened a breakfast joint in Brooksville Mississippi, shortly after a brief stint at University in Starkville, MississippiContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo honored all armed forces veterans and rededicated the Irmo Veterans Park during a ceremony held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. The Military Women’s Memorial Ambassador of South Carolina, Shelly Langston, USN, addressed the guests and introduced the color guard and the singing of the nationalContinue Reading
Irmo will be holding a Veterans Day Ceremony November 11 at 11 am in Irmo Veterans Park on Palmetto Wood Parkway.Continue Reading
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will honor local veterans and support students exploring military careers during two special events on Wednesday, November 12. The day begins with a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast from 7:30–8:30 a.m. at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies. Military veterans who reside in theContinue Reading
By Adam Feeney “My grandfather, Joe Feeney, was a World War II veteran who survived five invasions in Hawaii. The U.S. military honored him with a flag recognizing him as an American hero. My father, Brian Feeney, also served our country as a U.S. Air Force veteran and spent hisContinue Reading
Historic military organization traces its lineage to Francis Marion and a century prior By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, the Palmetto State’s all-volunteer state defense force (organized state militia) celebrated its 350-plus-year heritage during a Veterans Day “Salute to Veterans” ceremony paying tribute to one ofContinue Reading
Irmo Elementary hosted their annual Veterans Day Parade on November 10. Students and staff surrounded the car rider line to show appreciation to all who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. This year there were more than 20 cars filled with family members or community members.Continue Reading
Representatives from VFW Post 174 and local politicians gathered on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans Park of Irmo to honor our veterans of all wars. L-R are Rep. Jay Kilmartin, Irmo Mayor-elect Bill Danielson, VFW Post 174 Vice Commander and Sgt of Arms Steve Turner, Irmo Councilman elect PhyllisContinue Reading
Irmo High School will be honoring veterans and veterans’ families in the community at a Veteran’s Day celebration on November 10 from 10 a.m. – noon. The event will feature performances by Irmo High School band, chorus, guitar, orchestra, percussion, piano, and theatre ensembles. For more information or to RSVPContinue Reading