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🌱 Patch AM: Can Irmo’s new quarterback finally deliver that elusive state title?
And on the Irmo Patch calendar - Book Donation Day
Hey there, Irmo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Irmo's new quarterback finally deliver that elusive state title?
- What role Irmo's mayor is taking against rising antisemitism
Also on today's calendar: Book Donation Day and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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.
📸 Around Irmo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irmo
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- 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 - 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 - Book Donation Day →
6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia
2:00 pm - 10 Min Play Festival
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Chapin Theatre Company, 830 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036
7:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Irmo Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- AI Made Simple: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce The Greater Chapin Chamber Of Commerce
4:00 pm - 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 - C Team Football Scrimmage vs PHMS
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063
6:00 pm - Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise
Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036
7:30 am - Lake Murray: Beneath the Surface →
Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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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)
- Special delivery: Stamp show planned in West Columbia (lexingtonchronicle.com)
Ok Irmo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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