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In today's newsletter:

• Why scouts think Irmo's Kaleb Copeland is poised for a breakout

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Irmo Library Book Donation Day and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
• Saturday: Some rain, with a high of 69 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SC Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 4 (phenomhoopreport.com) — A standout Irmo guard, 6'4" Kaleb Copeland, earned strong reviews at the SC Top 80 Camp for his athleticism, shot‑making, and aggressive drives to the rim, with coaches expecting a very productive season for Irmo. The write‑up also breaks down several other Midlands and statewide prospects, noting what college recruiters should watch in their development.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irmo

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Decoupage Pumpkins - Created to Delight & Fright! →
  Poore House Furnishings, 7565 Saint Andrews Road, Irmo
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Holmes and Watson
  Chapin Theatre Company, 830 Columbia Ave, Chapin
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Friends of the Irmo Library Book Donation Day →
  6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia
  9:00 am
• Book Donation Day →
  Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Coffee Talk with the Irmo Chamber
  Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center, 800 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo
  8:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• October 2026 Partner Luncheon
  Salem United Methodist Church, 1321 Salem Church Rd., Iermo
  11:30 am
Thursday October 15
• Irmo Food and Wine Festival
  Moore Park, 7473 Church Street, Irmo
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• HUSH NO MORE's Walk, Roll, Run Against Domestic Violence →
  Moore Park, 7507 Eastview Drive, Irmo
  9:00 am
• The Treasures We Carry →
  Poore House Furnishings, 7565 St Andrews Rd, Irmo
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Wine and the Mediterranean Lifestyle →
  1085 SC-60, 1085 South Carolina 60, Irmo
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 8
• Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise
  Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036
  7:30 am
• Faith-Based Symposium →
  Midlands Technical College – Airport Campus, 1260 Lexington Drive, West Columbia
  9:30 am
• Saluda River Fest
  Saluda River Academy for the Arts West Columbia, SC 29169
  5:30 pm
• R.A.D. Class →
  111, Lexington
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Lexington

• Lexington County Fire Service provides tips for Fire Prevention Month (wistv.com)
• Lexington Health celebrates survivors at annual Women's Night Out (wistv.com)
• 7 Brew Coffee is planning its first Lexington drive-thru location. Here's where (thestate.com)

West Columbia

• 322 Ocala Dr #47, West Columbia, SC 29169 (zillow.com)

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