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Government - City of Irmo - Irmo South Carolina

Columbia, the capital of South Carolina

Government - City of Irmo - Irmo South Carolina
Irmo was recognized in 2018 as “One of the Safest Cities” in South Carolina” and by Money Magazine in 2007 as the 12th “Most Affordable Place to Live in the Country.” Located off the shore of Lake Murray and only ten miles from Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, Irmo was a sleepy little town of 500 people in the early 1970s. Today with more than 13,000 residents Irmo is one of the country’s most sought after places to live. We invite you to explore this website and our town.

Contact Information

7300 Woodrow Street
P.O. Box 406
Irmo, SC 29063 

Phone:
(803) 781-7050

Fax:
(803) 749-2743

Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday
*Closed most Federal Holidays

Volunteers preparing meals in a community kitchen for the homeless

Harvest Hope Takes Over Meal Services as Salvation Army Exits

April 8, 2025

News Summary The Salvation Army is stepping away from its long-time role at the Transitions shelter in Columbia, leaving a gap in meal services for the homeless. Harvest Hope, South...

Storm clouds and lightning over Columbia, SC

Severe Weather Warning for Columbia, South Carolina!

April 8, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, is under a severe weather warning from the National Weather Service, anticipating strong storms from 1 PM to 7 PM today. Residents should prepare for...

Dramatic sky depicting weather shift in Columbia, S.C.

Columbia, S.C. Braces for Weather Shift After Warm Weekend

April 7, 2025

News Summary After enjoying unusually warm temperatures hitting the upper 80s and 90s over the weekend, Columbia, S.C. is expecting a significant weather change. A cold front is set to...

Scene depicting caution tape and police at Columbiana Centre mall after a shooting incident.

Columbia Community Faces Consequences After Mall Shooting

April 5, 2025

News Summary A third suspect involved in the Columbia mall shooting during Easter weekend 2022 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. This incident left nine innocent shoppers injured,...

Irmo High School students working on a wheelchair ramp project.

Irmo High School Students Foster Community Spirit with Service Project

April 4, 2025

News Summary A group of students from Irmo High School, part of FCCLA and NTHS, joined forces with the local non-profit Emmanuwheel to build a wheelchair ramp for a family...

Police presence at Irmo High School with security screens

Extra Security Measures Implemented at Irmo High School

April 4, 2025

News Summary In response to a graffiti threat discovered in a bathroom stall at Irmo High School, increased security measures have been put in place to ensure student safety. Principal...

South Carolina State House with community members discussing diversity issues.

Columbia, South Carolina: New Diversity Legislation Passed

April 3, 2025

News Summary On April 2, 2025, South Carolina’s House passed the Anti-DEI Bill (H.3927) which restricts Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in public agencies and private businesses with government contracts....

Artistic depiction of Columbia SC's quirky stories and celebrations.

Columbia, SC: A City Full of Colorful Tales

April 1, 2025

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, stands out with its quirky stories, particularly celebrated on April Fools’ Day. From a missing red-nosed reindeer statue in 1953 to a recent monkey escape,...

Community members gather to discuss the search for missing individuals in Columbia SC

Intensified Search for Missing Persons in Columbia, SC

March 31, 2025

News Summary The Columbia, South Carolina community grows increasingly concerned as the search intensifies for two missing individuals: 24-year-old Kiara Ellison and 14-year-old Montrell Bowers-Sanders. With community and authorities appealing...

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