Town of Irmo

09/11/2026

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, for our next Irmo Town Council meeting. The meeting kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Irmo Municipal Building, located at 7300 Woodrow Street (behind Irmo Town Hall).

09/10/2026

📍Save the Date: Sept. 22
Open House at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies

SEP. 22 OPEN HOUSE 📈 YOUR FUTURE CAREER STARTS HERE!

The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) is opening their doors to the community and hosting an Open House Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. located at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin.

The Center serves grades 9-12 throughout the district and offers a wide variety of specialized courses in 17 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Programs include:
🚜 Agriculture/Wildlife Management
🚗 Auto Repair Technology
☣️ Bioengineering Systems
🧬Biomedical Science
🏗️ Building Construction
🍽️Culinary Arts
💻 Cyber Security/Networking
🎨Digital Art and Design
✈️ Drone Technologies (NEW)✨
🌉Engineering and Engineering Design
🔥Fire & Rescue
❄️HVAC
🚔Law Enforcement
🎥 Media Technology
🐶 Veterinary Science
🎆 Welding

During the event all stakeholders will be able to tour the entire school. This will allow parents, students, and community members the opportunity to see the classrooms and labs. Teachers and current students will be available to answer questions and discuss curriculum.

"This event opens the doors to the public and district families to showcase the many college and career focused opportunities available to our students in School District Five,” School District Five Assistant Director of The Center Roy Frick said. “The incredible work of our CTE instructors at The Center prepares students for the workforce now and provides a rigorous foundation for students pursuing postsecondary studies. We look forward to inviting our community to view the excellence of CTE in School District Five.”

09/09/2026

Okra Strut parade applications are still open, but not for long. Secure your spot today! 👑

✨ Calling all storytellers, performers, and local legends! ✨

Parade applications are STILL OPEN for the 51st Annual Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut!👑

This year, we’re stepping into a world of imagination with our theme: "Once Upon a Strut" — celebrating all things storytelling and fairy tales! 📖🏰

Whether your group wants to bring classic folklore to life, march as your favorite fairy tale characters, or craft a storybook float, we want to see your creativity take center stage.

Don't miss your spot in the strut parade! Grab your application and secure your entry before space fills up.

👉 Apply today: https://www.okrastrut.com/general-6

09/09/2026

The Miss Okra Strut pageant returns to Irmo this Saturday at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College! ✨

✨ The Miss Okra Strut Pageant returns to Irmo on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College St., Irmo)! ✨

​Join us as 90 contestants take the stage to compete for the coveted crown. We are thrilled to welcome WLTX’s Erika Glover as our emcee for the day.

The morning competition kicks off at 10 a.m., with the afternoon competition starting at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door (accepted payment is cash, Venmo, or Paypal).

Come support the contestants and be a part of this beloved community tradition! For those attending, please bring a new stuffed animal for Adaline's Animals, a community service initiative providing stuffed animals to children's homes.

​Questions?

​Contact the pageant director, Amanda Mustin, at [email protected]

09/09/2026

📣 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

📣 Volunteers Needed for the Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut on September 25 - 26!

The Irmo Okra Strut is almost here, and it takes a village to put on South Carolina’s favorite end-of-summer festival! We are looking for energetic volunteers, civic organizations, student groups, and community members to help make this year’s event a success.

Whether you need service hours for school, want a project for your organization, or simply love giving back to the Irmo community, we have a spot for you.

Who We Need:
✨ Student Groups & Honor Societies: High school and college clubs needing community service hours.
✨ Civic & Service Clubs: Local clubs and non-profits looking to serve together.
✨ Corporate & Local Business Teams: Great for team volunteering and community engagement.
✨ Individual Volunteers & Families: Anyone passionate about supporting our community!

How to Sign Up:
Register your group or sign up as an individual today at https://form.jotform.com/261035734316149

Flexible morning, afternoon, and evening shifts are available across both days of the festival!

09/09/2026

The Town of Irmo has an opening on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The BZA meets every third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Irmo Municipal Building (7300 Woodrow St).

💡Learn more about this opportunity and apply here:
https://shorturl.at/qJeyh

Note: Applicants must reside in the Town of Irmo.

09/04/2026

🛠️ Heads up, Rawls Creek Park visitors!

The restrooms at Rawls Creek Park (1113 Friarsgate Blvd) are temporarily closed for maintenance. We’ll post an update as soon as they’re back open. Thanks for your patience!

09/04/2026

🎶 Thank you for joining us for the kickoff of Jazz on Carlisle! 🎺

The Town of Irmo and the ColaJazz Foundation want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out to make the first show of our series such a success.

Special thanks to the Amos Hoffman Trio for setting the bar high with an incredible opening performance! Seeing neighbors and families gather to enjoy live music right in the heart of our community made for an unforgettable evening.

If you missed the debut—or can’t wait for round two—mark your calendars!

🎷 Next Show: Thursday, Sept. 17 | Whitt Cline Community Park (7330 Carlisle St.)

🎺 Featuring: Soda City Brass Band

🎟️ Admission: FREE

🍷 Extras: Food and beverage vendors will be onsite

Bring your lawn chairs, invite your neighbors, and join us for another evening of live local jazz!

See you on Carlisle! 🎶✨

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend, Irmo!

As we enjoy backyard cookouts, trips to Lake Murray, and extra time with family, the Town of Irmo wants to wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday weekend.

💡Did you know?
Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 following the American labor movement. It was created to honor the strength, contributions, and achievements of workers who built our nation and continue to keep communities like ours thriving every single day.

🗓️ Holiday Operations Reminders:
Town offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.