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Sports
A comprehensive guide outlining essential golf course etiquette has been developed to enhance player experience and preserve course conditions across various courses, including those frequented by residents of Irmo. The manual, designed to introduce players to fundamental etiquette before they step onto a course, aims to maximize enjoyment, improve the…
Sports
For golfers across the Irmo area, the pursuit of a good game extends beyond mastering a swing; it encompasses a commitment to the game's established traditions of etiquette, safety, and course preservation. Adherence to these principles is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the sport and ensuring an enjoyable experience…
Sports
A comprehensive manual designed to introduce golfers to the fundamental principles of etiquette, safety, and course maintenance remains a relevant guide for players in Irmo and the surrounding Midlands region. The document, labeled “Rev. 3/2013,” provides a detailed framework for respectful and efficient play, addressing both new and experienced participants…
Business
U.S. stock indexes posted significant gains on Monday, August 3, 2026, as optimism surrounding potential de-escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions drove crude oil prices down. The market's upward movement, coupled with robust corporate earnings reports, provides a snapshot of the broader economic environment that can influence local conditions in Irmo. The Dow…
Business
Cook Out is opening a new store at 1331 Roberts Branch Parkway in northeast Columbia. For Irmo residents, it is a cross-town drive — but it fills a gap on the region's late-night burger map that has been open since Steak 'n Shake left the site.
Business
Global financial markets reacted sharply on Monday, July 20, as Brent crude oil prices surged past $90 a barrel for the first time since early June, driven by escalating tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, Treasury bond futures slipped, pushing the 30-year Treasury yield above 5.0 percent,…
Health
Public agencies in Irmo are refining protocols for extreme heat events, focusing on how such conditions can affect community schedules, local transportation, and essential utility services. The comprehensive planning aims to provide residents with clear information regarding potential disruptions and available resources during periods of elevated temperatures. Understanding the potential for…
Health
A broad heat event has settled across large sections of the country this July, prompting public health officials and scientific bodies to reiterate warnings about the significant risks posed by sustained extreme temperatures. The current conditions have prompted a renewed focus on planning within health systems, workplaces, and households, as…
Health
Irmo is emphasizing proactive planning for extreme heat events, which can present significant public health challenges for residents. The focus is on ensuring the community has access to essential information regarding public facility operations, potential transportation impacts, utility planning, and available cooling options. Periods of extreme heat necessitate a coordinated community…
Home and Garden
Irmo homeowners are presented with a detailed set of recommendations for summer property maintenance, encompassing 30 distinct tasks designed to ensure safety, efficiency, and long-term structural integrity. The guide emphasizes proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards and avoid more significant repair expenses in the future. Indoor safety and system checks form…
Home and Garden
Homeowners in Irmo and across the Midlands region are navigating the ongoing demands of property upkeep, with particular attention turning to exterior and interior systems during the warmer months. Proactive maintenance during this period can mitigate the risk of more significant, costly repairs in the future. The consequences of neglected gutter…
Home and Garden
Proactive home maintenance during the warmer months can significantly mitigate the risk of expensive damage and ensure property longevity, according to recent guidance for homeowners. Addressing potential issues before they escalate into major problems is a key strategy for property owners, particularly as summer weather provides optimal conditions for outdoor…
Technology
Opponents of rapid data center expansion across the United States staged or planned coordinated protests in at least 125 locations over the July 18 weekend, marking what organizers described as the first national effort focused on the growing backlash against artificial intelligence infrastructure. The widespread actions, which spanned states from coast…
Technology
The escalating demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure has begun to reshape the landscape of technology development, with power supply emerging as a critical bottleneck. Industry analysts note a pivot in focus from the availability of advanced microchips to the sheer electrical capacity required to operate the burgeoning network of AI…
Technology
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure globally has introduced a critical new challenge for the technology sector: the availability of electrical power. What was once primarily a race for advanced computing chips has evolved into a scramble for sufficient energy capacity, placing unprecedented demands on existing electrical grids and…
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