$2.99 not enough? Some think not.
National Average November 2006 $2.20 November 2007 $3.07 Every elected official (and every citizen) knows we need more funding for our roads. The question is what’s the best way to […]
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Ever seen a Publixaurus before?
Tonight I stopped into Publix at Kennerly Crossing and couldn’t believe how packed it was! It didn’t take long for me to figure out that it was Oak Pointe Elementary […]
Read MorePLEASE VOTE! Local students go national!
Did you know that car accidents are the #1 killer of teens in the US? I’m sure you also know that drinking-and-driving incidents spike around the holiday season. Pictured above […]
Read MoreTis' the Season
Only 63 shopping days left! Get ready. It’s coming. No, not the annual Carolina/Clemson game. No, not Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Those are actually great times (well, of course except […]
Read MoreEight Hour School Days?
So I was looking through my stepdaughter’s homework and papers tonight and found TIME for Kids. Sarah’s in fifth grade (Dutch Fork Elementary) and the magazine is written for 4th-6th […]
Read MoreThird time the charm?
Tough crowd out here in Lexington/Richland District Five. For the second time, our community rejected a bond referendum put forth by our School Board (the Board voted unanimously to support […]
Read MoreCongratulations Mayor Gibbons, Kathy, and Harvey
From The State (Tim Flach) Irmo voters stuck with longtime leaders Tuesday. Veteran Mayor John Gibbons cruised to victory in town elections, as did incumbent Town Council members Kathy Condom […]
Read MoreRod Shealy, Sr. – Voting "Yes"
Much has been said about Rod Shealy, Sr. and The New Irmo News in the past and I wanted everyone to have a chance to read his most recent column. […]
Read MoreEnglish Trifle – Right here in Ballentine!
You just never know what interesting item you’re going to find when you journey around our wonderful community! Today, I found English Trifle! Thanks to the Milford Park Homeowners Association, […]
Read MoreCOMMUNITY UPDATE: November 2007
Here’s this month’s regular update to keep you informed of what’s going on in the State House and in our community! If you have events you’d like me to share […]
Read MoreGOP Presidential candidates…in Irmo!
With less than 90 days to go before the January 19, 2008 South Carolina Republican Party Primary, you can bet you’ll see more and more of the contenders visiting the […]
Read MorePork – it's not just for big spenders!
As everyone knows, when it comes to spending your hard-earned tax dollars, there aren’t many in the SC Legislature tighter than I am. In my freshman year, I was singled […]
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