The New Irmo News

07/12/2025

Columbia, S.C. – Barbecue fans, mark your calendars! The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has announced that world-renowned barbecue expert Steven Raichlen will serve as the official emcee for the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown. Raichlen, a Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee and author of the bestselling Barbecue! Bible cookbook series, brings decades of expertise, international recognition, and a deep love for live-fire cooking to this premier event....

Columbia, S.C. – Barbecue fans, mark your calendars! The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has announced that world-renowned barbecue expert Steven Raichlen will…

07/11/2025

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07/10/2025

Irmo, S.C. – First responders from Irmo and Columbia Fire Departments worked together last night to rescue a driver trapped after a serious collision on Interstate 26 Westbound near the Broad River Road exit (mile marker 101). The crash occurred when an SUV collided with the rear of a fully loaded semi-truck. The impact caused the SUV to become lodged partially underneath the trailer....

Irmo, S.C. – First responders from Irmo and Columbia Fire Departments worked together last night to rescue a driver trapped after a serious collision on Interstate 26 Westbound near the Broad River…

07/10/2025

🎫 Lexington-Richland School District Five is encouraging senior citizens to be involved and active in district-sponsored events and activities for the upcoming school year.

🏈🎶The district is again offering Golden Passes to residents who will be 60-years-old or older during the 2025-2026 school year. The permanent photo identification card provides free admission into most athletic and cultural arts events in School District Five, excluding playoff games.

“The Golden Pass program brings community members of all ages together and provides an opportunity to say thank you to our senior community for volunteering and supporting our schools,” School District Five Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. said. “When the stands are filled, our students feel supported by the community and recognized for their efforts.”

📍 Passes will be issued on Tuesday, July 22 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Wednesday, July 23 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the district administration building, which is located at 1020 Dutch Fork Road in Irmo. Golden Passes are lifetime passes and do not need to be renewed.

For more information, contact the district’s Communications Office at 476-8118.

07/09/2025

House Ways and Means Chair recognized for commitment to state’s natural resources By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Greenville attorney and South Carolina Representative Bruce Wyche Bannister, chairman of the S.C. House Ways and Means Committee, was recognized as a “True Conservation Hero” by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR): The recognition presented Tuesday, July 8, by SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin on the SC7 Expedition trail ....

House Ways and Means Chair recognized for commitment to state’s natural resources By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Greenville attorney and South Carolina Representative Bruce Wyche Bannister, chairman …

07/09/2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has announced a major addition to the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown lineup. Rodney Scott, James Beard Award-winning pitmaster and owner of Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ, will serve as a celebrity judge for the highly anticipated event. “We’re honored to welcome Rodney Scott as the first official judge announced for the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown,” said Miriam Atria, President and CEO of CCLMC....

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) has announced a major addition to the 2026 Southeastern BBQ Showdown lineup. Rodney Scott, James Beard Awa…

07/09/2025

MPA Strategies, a statewide marketing & public relations agency with a team in both the Midlands and the Upstate, has been named as the 2025 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to SC’s Best of South Carolina Awards for the second year in a row. Since its founding, MPA has distinguished itself by blending creative branding with smart business strategy that includes the ability to secure innovative project funding....

MPA Strategies, a statewide marketing & public relations agency with a team in both the Midlands and the Upstate, has been named as the 2025 Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina by the Guide t…

07/09/2025

Groucho’s Deli in Irmo is teaming up with the community to support local first responders during its “Groucho’s Gives Back Night” on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 9 p.m. The event will benefit the Irmo Fire Foundation, with 10% of all in-store orders going directly to support the men and women of the Irmo Fire District. Orders placed through third-party apps will not be included in the donation....

Groucho’s Deli in Irmo is teaming up with the community to support local first responders during its “Groucho’s Gives Back Night” on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 9 p.m. The event will benefit the I…

07/09/2025

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement upon the final Congressional passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill: Voters made their mandate clear in November for a Republican House and Senate to now deliver the One Big Beautiful Bill to Republican President Donald Trump for his signature, making it law on behalf of the American people. Limited government prevails over big government....

Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement upon the final Congressional passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill: Voters made their mandate clear in November for a Republican House and…

07/09/2025

By Sarah Ostergaard More school districts across South Carolina are changing to year-round modified school calendars. This summer, start dates range across the state from July 21 to August 18, with ending dates May 21 through June 4. The name “year-round modified school schedule” is sort of a misnomer – students still attend school for 180 days. Instead, this approach restructures the traditional school calendar by redistributing the 180 instructional days more evenly throughout the year, with a shorter summer break and more frequent breaks after the end of a quarter or around a national holiday....

By Sarah Ostergaard More school districts across South Carolina are changing to year-round modified school calendars. This summer, start dates range across the state from July 21 to August 18, with…

07/09/2025

By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A blade-like katydid poses by a bison cuff of bronze. Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-falling singsong gave days rhythm. Katydids chimed in evenings with a nightshift song backed by cricket twitter. The call of a whip-poor-will drifted through the night. Rain frog trills lifted my spirits while bullfrogs’ chorus gave me peace....

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By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A blade-like katydid poses by a bison cuff of bronze. Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-falling singsong gave days rhythm. …

07/09/2025

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced plans to begin issuing newly redesigned driver’s licenses, beginner’s permits, and identification cards this fall. The updated credentials will feature stronger materials and enhanced security features aimed at protecting South Carolinians from identity theft and fraud. The new design will incorporate advanced laser engraving technology and high-security printing techniques, making the cards significantly more resistant to counterfeiting....

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced plans to begin issuing newly redesigned driver’s licenses, beginner’s permits, and identification cards this fall. …