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1. SC school district sets conditions for staff to carry firearms (thestate.com) — Lexington-Richland 5 has given initial approval for certain security staff to carry district-issued firearms on school property in the Chapin-Irmo area, pending final board approval Oct. 26. Only SLED-certified security personnel could be armed, with strict training, identification, storage, and ongoing qualification requirements designed to supplement existing school resource officers.
2. Irmo National Night Out set for October 6 (thenewirmonews.com) — Irmo families are invited to National Night Out at Moore Park on October 6, where police officers and town officials will host an evening of free food, games, music, and inflatables. The event aims to strengthen relationships between Irmo residents and law enforcement in a relaxed, family-friendly setting right in town.
3. Youngs Chapel AME Church to celebrate 129th Church Anniversary with Community Worship Celebration (carolinapanorama.com) — Youngs Chapel AME Church on Carlisle Street in Irmo will mark its 129th anniversary with a community worship celebration on October 25 at 3 p.m. Residents from Irmo and the Midlands are invited to join guest preacher Rev. Donnie C. Chambers, local choirs, and church members for an afternoon of music, faith, and fellowship.
4. Latest SC high football media poll: Gaffney, River Bluff move up in latest rankings (thestate.com) — Irmo High's football team is ranked No. 3 in the latest S.C. Prep Football Media Poll for its class, putting the Yellow Jackets among the state's top contenders. Dutch Fork and River Bluff also appear in the statewide rankings, giving Irmo-area fans plenty to watch as the season heats up.
5. Squeezed at the pump: Rising gas prices strain Midlands as local rideshare driver navigates surging costs (wistv.com) — Rising gas prices topping $4 for regular and $6 for diesel are squeezing Midlands drivers, including many commuting between Columbia and Irmo. A local rideshare founder from Irmo describes how flat fares and soaring fuel costs strain drivers, while state lawmakers debate a special session to address broader living expenses across South Carolina.
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