Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Are you being watched? Map shows where Flock, other cameras cover the Midlands (thestate.com) — Irmo is dramatically expanding its Flock license-plate camera network, tripling the number of cameras around town at a cost of $400,000, including near schools, parks, and major roads. A national map called DeFlock lets residents see where these and other Midlands cameras are placed, while privacy advocates push for more public awareness and possible limits on their use.
• SC State Announces Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 (dillonnews.org) — South Carolina State University has named its Forty Under 40 Class of 2026, and Irmo is represented by honoree Krystal N. Brown from the Class of 2012. The awards spotlight young alumni across the country for professional success and community leadership, with this year's group to be celebrated during SC State's October homecoming week.
C Team Volleyball Home vs Northside Christian School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063 5:30 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
Tuesday September 1
Creative Writing - Library School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Library 8:00 am
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
The Business Buzz: Bath and Bronze Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce 1250 Lake Murray Boulevard Irmo, SC 4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
C Team Volleyball AWAY vs Ben Lippen School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063 5:00 pm
Friday September 4
Quiz Bowl - Rowsey School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063 8:00 am
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
Thursday August 27
Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036 7:30 am
C Team Volleyball Home vs Northside Christian School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063 5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
SPECTRUM USERS - if you are on auto pay - check your bill. They have raised their rates without OBVIOUS notification. The only way you would have known is if you clicked on the "notes". My daughter in law … (Nextdoor Bookman Mill)
Papa John's posted a job opening for Team Member in Irmo. Apply here.
Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Irmo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irmo here.
These area middle schools are among SC's top performers. Who's on the list? (thestate.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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