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The New Irmo News is part of Linc, Inc., a home-grown locally-owned chain of community weekly newspapers. The New Irmo News is dedicated to help make Irmo a better place to live, work and grow. Founded in 1994 this newspaper constantly strives to improve the positive impact it has on all parts of our communities, including families, neighborhoods, organizations, schools and businesses. The New Irm

o News serves the following cities/towns, zip codes and high schools:
Irmo, SC 29063
Columbia, SC 29212, 29210
Irmo High School; Dutch Fork High School

We seek to continually grow and improve to give our community the best possible service, and the kind of newspaper they deserve. Our other papers are also available online.

My Journey with the Living Donor GamesBy Radley West Life after organ donation can be full, healthy, and strong. I am li...
01/09/2026

My Journey with the Living Donor Games

By Radley West Life after organ donation can be full, healthy, and strong. I am living proof. In May 2012, I made one of the most important decisions of my life, I donated a kidney to a member at our gym. At the time, I didn’t fully realize how much that moment would shape the rest of my life. My only focus was helping someone in need....

By Radley West Life after organ donation can be full, healthy, and strong. I am living proof. In May 2012, I made one of the most important decisions of my life, I donated a kidney to a member at o…

Osprey at Crooked BridgePhoto: Osprey at Anthony Shoals with a fish too big to lift. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTom...
01/09/2026

Osprey at Crooked Bridge

Photo: Osprey at Anthony Shoals with a fish too big to lift. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Three birds hold me in their thrall. The osprey, whippoorwill, and oft-slighted buzzard. I love the whippoorwill’s lilting call. The noble osprey and its distinctive M-shaped wings stands out, and the utilitarian buzzard of which I write often — where would we be without it?...

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Photo: Osprey at Anthony Shoals with a fish too big to lift. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Three birds hold me in their thrall. The osprey, whippoorwill, and oft-slighted buzzard. I…

A Lasting Impact: DJJ, Rotary Club Partnership Changes Lives for 30 Years“You never know the impact your actions will ha...
01/09/2026

A Lasting Impact: DJJ, Rotary Club Partnership Changes Lives for 30 Years

“You never know the impact your actions will have on someone’s future.” Few stories illustrate that truth better than a three-decade partnership between South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Rotary Club of Lake Murray–Irmo. The collaboration began in 1993 with the creation of a motivational public speaking group known as “The Insiders” at the DJJ facility on Broad River Road....

“You never know the impact your actions will have on someone’s future.” Few stories illustrate that truth better than a three-decade partnership between South Carolina’s Department of Juvenile Just…

IRS Announces Jan. 26 Start of 2026 Tax Filing Season; Online Tools Available to Help TaxpayersWASHINGTON — The Internal...
01/09/2026

IRS Announces Jan. 26 Start of 2026 Tax Filing Season; Online Tools Available to Help Taxpayers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will mark the opening of the nation’s 2026 tax filing season. Taxpayers will have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file their 2025 federal income tax returns and pay any taxes due. The IRS expects to receive approximately 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with the majority filed electronically....

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, will mark the opening of the nation’s 2026 tax filing season. Taxpayers will have until Wednesday, April …

Local Community Members Help Students Shine at Dutch Fork Elementary Science FairThe Academy of Environmental Sciences a...
01/09/2026

Local Community Members Help Students Shine at Dutch Fork Elementary Science Fair

The Academy of Environmental Sciences at Dutch Fork Elementary recently hosted its annual Science Fair, transforming the school into a showcase of young researchers, creative thinking, and scientific discovery. While student projects took center stage, the event also highlighted the vital role local community members play in supporting student success. Through mentorship, community volunteers provided more than evaluation or guidance—they became partners in the learning process....

The Academy of Environmental Sciences at Dutch Fork Elementary recently hosted its annual Science Fair, transforming the school into a showcase of young researchers, creative thinking, and scientif…

DAR Offering $25,000 America 250 ScholarshipsUndergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for...
01/08/2026

DAR Offering $25,000 America 250 Scholarships

Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship through the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31. The DAR America 250 Scholarship will award one-time $25,000 scholarships to 10 students in 2026 in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “We are so thrilled to expand the America 250 Scholarship in its final year of being awarded in order to be able to offer ten $25,000 scholarships to students,” said Ginnie Sebastian Storage, DAR President General....

Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship through the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31.…

Eating for Healing: The 5 Health Habits You’ll Wish You Started SoonerBy Jennifer Tardy You are committed to your health...
01/08/2026

Eating for Healing: The 5 Health Habits You’ll Wish You Started Sooner

By Jennifer Tardy You are committed to your health—but sometimes it can feel like you are playing catch-up. You do many of the right things, but often only after something goes wrong. The truth is that some of the most powerful shifts in energy, hormone balance, and immune resilience do not come from dramatic interventions. They come from simple, foundational habits practiced consistently—...

By Jennifer Tardy You are committed to your health—but sometimes it can feel like you are playing catch-up. You do many of the right things, but often only after something goes wrong. The truth is …

Town of Irmo Human Resources Manager Karley Rawls Earns SHRM Professional CertificationIRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo ann...
01/08/2026

Town of Irmo Human Resources Manager Karley Rawls Earns SHRM Professional Certification

IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo announced that Human Resources Manager Karley Rawls has earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. The SHRM-CP is a globally recognized certification awarded to human resources professionals who demonstrate a high level of knowledge and the ability to apply HR principles in real-world business environments. To obtain the credential, candidates must master a rigorous body of competencies, including leadership, ethical practice, and organizational navigation....

IRMO, S.C. — The Town of Irmo announced that Human Resources Manager Karley Rawls has earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential from the Society for Human Resource Management. The…

South Carolina Philharmonic Offers Educator Ticket DiscountThe South Carolina Philharmonic (SC Phil), in partnership wit...
01/08/2026

South Carolina Philharmonic Offers Educator Ticket Discount

The South Carolina Philharmonic (SC Phil), in partnership with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, is offering a new ticket discount program for South Carolina educators. The Palmetto Citizens Educator Discount provides a 50 percent discount on tickets for SC Phil concerts held at the Koger Center for the Arts. The discount is available to all educators, including those from public schools, private schools, and homeschool groups....

The South Carolina Philharmonic (SC Phil), in partnership with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, is offering a new ticket discount program for South Carolina educators. The Palmetto Citizens …

Golf Tips for Seniors: Shoulder TurnBy Robin All If you study the photo above, you will notice that the chin is preventi...
01/07/2026

Golf Tips for Seniors: Shoulder Turn

By Robin All If you study the photo above, you will notice that the chin is preventing the shoulders from fully turning with the back facing the target. This occurs when the head is held too low. The chin should be up, with the eyes looking down at the ball. I see this issue often, and it typically results in a shortened backswing and a loss of distance....

By Robin All If you study the photo above, you will notice that the chin is preventing the shoulders from fully turning with the back facing the target. This occurs when the head is held too low. T…

South Carolina Philharmonic Presents the Andy Armstrong FestivalA trio of music-filled evenings celebrating artistic bri...
01/07/2026

South Carolina Philharmonic Presents the Andy Armstrong Festival

A trio of music-filled evenings celebrating artistic brilliance and community COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic will present the Andy Armstrong Festival, a three-concert celebration of musical excellence and collaboration featuring acclaimed pianist and chamber music curator Andy Armstrong. Taking place in January 2026, the festival offers audiences an engaging journey from intimate chamber music to expansive orchestral performances....

A trio of music-filled evenings celebrating artistic brilliance and community COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic will present the Andy Armstrong Festival, a three-concert celebr…

Partygoers Help Prevent Major Fire at Tuscany VillageQuick action by restaurant staff leads to rapid response from Irmo ...
01/07/2026

Partygoers Help Prevent Major Fire at Tuscany Village

Quick action by restaurant staff leads to rapid response from Irmo Fire District IRMO, S.C. — A potentially larger and more destructive fire at Tuscany Village may have been averted Sunday afternoon thanks to employees attending a private party at Bistro on the Boulevard. According to a spokesperson for the restaurant, staff had just begun an employee gathering at Bistro on the Boulevard, located at 1085 Lake Murray Blvd., when they noticed smoke and flames coming from City Nails II, a nail salon located two doors down in the same shopping center....

Quick action by restaurant staff leads to rapid response from Irmo Fire District IRMO, S.C. — A potentially larger and more destructive fire at Tuscany Village may have been averted Sunday afternoo…

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