Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Irmo focused on winning that last game (thecolumbiastar.com) — Irmo High's Yellow Jackets are zeroed in on finally winning a state championship after multiple deep playoff runs, with star seniors Nate Carson and Jaiden Bryant leading the charge. New quarterback Britton Davis steps into a big role as coaches emphasize leadership, experience, and finishing strong in 2026. Local fans can expect another highly competitive season under coach Aaron Brand.
• South Carolina Mayors Eye Local Action Against Rising Antisemitism at Columbia Roundtable (combatantisemitism.org) — Irmo's mayor joined more than a dozen South Carolina municipal leaders in Columbia to coordinate local strategies against rising antisemitism. Participants discussed using shared definitions, rapid response plans, education, and law‑enforcement training so cities like Irmo can better protect Jewish residents and push back against hate in their own communities.
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
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
Wednesday August 26
C Team Football Scrimmage vs PHMS School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063 6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036 7:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
A gift that keeps giving. Alright folks, PLEASE SPADE AND NEUTER. There's a reason I don't foster cats I'm highly allergic. Sometimes I help find placement. But this … (Nextdoor Ashford)
Hardee's Restaurants, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Person - 2021 - Ballentine in Irmo. Apply here.
Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Irmo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irmo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lexington
Local Living: Sistercare's toiletry drive, Lexington Co. Animal Shelter free adoptions, Okra Strut, SC State Fair discount sale (abccolumbia.com)
Free employment resources available for MLILY workers after Winnsboro fire (wltx.com)
Lexington City Council approves annexation of 850 acres for proposed industrial park (wfmynews2.com)
West Columbia
West Columbia considers changes to short-term rental rules (wltx.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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