Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 75.
Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Youngs Chapel AME Church to Host Community Conversation on Voting, History and the Power of Civic Participation (carolinapanorama.com) — Youngs Chapel AME Church in Irmo is inviting residents to a free community conversation on voting, history, and civic power on Thursday, September 3, at 7 p.m. Historian Dr. Robert Greene II will walk neighbors through South Carolina's voting‑rights history and answer questions so Irmo‑area voters feel informed and prepared for November.
• Irmo to open against Rock Hill (thenewirmonews.com) — Irmo High's Yellow Jackets kick off their new football season at home against Rock Hill this Friday, August 21, at 7:30 p.m., aiming to move past recent runner‑up finishes. Coach Aaron Brand expects a physical "statement game" as Irmo returns to Class 4A with a roster full of college‑level talent.
Coffee Talk with the Irmo Chamber Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center 800 Lake Murray Blvd. (corner of LMB and Columbiana) Irmo, SC 29063 8:00 am
C Team Volleyball Home vs Northside Christian School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063 6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Emerging Professionals Council: August Meeting → Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Upstairs Training Room Honda of Lake Murray 750 Western Lane, Irmo Seating is limited and advance registration is required. 8:30 am
C Team Football Scrimmage vs PHMS School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063 6:00 pm
Friday August 28
10 Min Play Festival Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Chapin Theatre Company, 830 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036 7:30 pm
Ribbon Cutting: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce 108 Evergreen Drive Irmo, SC 11:30 am
Thursday August 20
Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036 7:30 am
Chamber Partner Luncheon Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce The Center for Advanced Technical Studies 916 Mt Vernon Church Rd, Chapin, SC 29036 11:30 am
AI Made Simple: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce The Greater Chapin Chamber Of Commerce 4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Coffee Talk with the Irmo Chamber Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center 800 Lake Murray Blvd. (corner of LMB and Columbiana) Irmo, SC 29063 8:00 am
C Team Volleyball Home vs Northside Christian School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063 6:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Lexington
Lexington police 'Operation: Cool Down' gives box fans to residents in need (wach.com)
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Students return to school amid hot, dry summer (lexingtonchronicle.com)
Corpay's Cross-Border Business Leases Prebuilt at Rudin's 560 Lexington (connectcre.com)
West Columbia
Gray Collegiate wants to open schools across South Carolina. Where is it looking? (thestate.com)
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