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In today's newsletter:
- How Irmo High FCCLA students shined on a national stage
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 75.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Irmo High student group excels at national conference (lexingtonchronicle.com) — Irmo High School students just brought home silver medals from a major national FCCLA leadership conference in Washington, D.C., showcasing local talent on a big stage. Chapter president Serafina Koroma, state officer Robert Lawrence, and several teammates were honored for projects in teaching, chapter review, and competitive events, gaining skills they say will shape their futures and benefit the Irmo community. 
📸 Around Irmo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irmo
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Ribbon Cutting: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce 108 Evergreen Drive Irmo, SC
11:30 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 - 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 - 10 Min Play Festival
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Chapin Theatre Company, 830 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036
7:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Lunch & Learn: Digital Foundation and Essentials for Growth
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Irmo Chamber 1235 Columbia Avenue Irmo, SC
11:30 am - C Team Volleyball Scrimmage vs Beechwood/LEMS
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063
5:00 pm - Atakwa District Roundtable →
Indian Waters Council - Boy Scouts of America LDS Church (behind Florence YMCA), 1620 S Malden Dr, Florence, SC 29505
7:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce 108 Evergreen Drive Irmo, SC
11:30 am - Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise
Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036
7:30 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Irmo. Apply here.
- Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Team Member in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irmo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lexington
- Lexington police 'Operation: Cool Down' gives box fans to residents in need (wach.com)
- LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Students return to school amid hot, dry summer (lexingtonchronicle.com)
- Corpay's Cross-Border Business Leases Prebuilt at Rudin's 560 Lexington (connectcre.com)
West Columbia
- Gray Collegiate wants to open schools across South Carolina. Where is it looking? (thestate.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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