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🌱 Patch AM: How Lake Murray shapes weekends and identity for Irmo-area residents
Also, don't miss Fall in Love Wedding Ceremony Event on the Irmo Patch calendar
Hi there, Irmo! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lake Murray shapes weekends and identity for Irmo-area residents
Also on today's calendar: Book Donation Day and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 69.
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• With Over 500 Miles Of Shoreline, This Massive South Carolina Lake Offers Gorgeous Scenic Views (takingthekids.com) — Lake Murray's 50,000 acres of water and 500-plus miles of shoreline shape daily life in nearby communities like Irmo, where boats and lake plans are part of the routine. This guide walks you through the dam walkway, Dreher Island State Park, Bomb Island's bird spectacle, fishing hotspots, and dock-and-dine restaurants, with tips on when to visit and how to stay safe on the water. 
📸 Around Irmo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Irmo
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall in Love Wedding Ceremony Event →
Historic Leitner House, 7302 Woodrow St, Irmo
10:00 am
Saturday September 26
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- 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 Dutch Fork
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063
5:30 pm - New Student Social
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Cafeteria/Recess Area
8:00 am - September 2026 Partner Luncheon
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 6952 St. Andrews Rd. (across from Murraywood Center)
11:30 am - C Team Football Home vs Beechwood
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063
6:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting: SC Golf Association
Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce 7701 St. Andrews Road Irmo, SC 29063
11:30 am - Math Counts - Sullivan
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063
8:00 am - Book Donation Day →
6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia
9:00 am - Wheel Of Fortune Live! →
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, 7300 College St #2361, Irmo
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Thursday October 1
📣 Irmo Shout Outs!
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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 - C Team Volleyball Home vs Dutch Fork
School District Five of Lexington and Richland Cou Irmo, SC 29063
5:30 pm - Council Membership Committee →
Indian Waters Council - Boy Scouts of America 715 Betsy Dr # B6, Columbia, SC 29210
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Irmo PatchAM possible:
- John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC — (843) 762-5732
- Palmetto Roofing Specialties — (888) 597-6720
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This was a project I've been putting off.
I'm glad I contacted TLC. Their response was immediate. Called, quoted a great price, came the next day and completed the work to my (and the wife's… (Nextdoor St. John's Place)
- Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, Full or Part Time - Days in Irmo. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Irmo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irmo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lexington
- 'You-Know-Who': Gavin Newsom Says He Got 'Permission' From Obama — This is Wild (redstate.com)
- Blue Hose Back to the field to Battle The Bears (myclintonnews.com)
- Student brought knife to school at White Knoll Middle School, district confirms (wltx.com)
West Columbia
- Wood Elementary marks 50-year milestone (lexingtonchronicle.com)
- Loan Mantra Names Amanda Simeone of Rally Higher She Leads SC $5,000 Grant Recipient. (holycitysinner.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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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