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You Know You've Lived In Irmo, South Carolina If...

No matter how many times you have to tell people where it is, it will always hold a special place in your heart.

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You Know You've Lived In Irmo, South Carolina If...
David Hechler

Not many are familiar with the town of Irmo, South Carolina, a suburb just outside of Columbia. However, it is a town full of love and quirky traditions that distinguish it from all others, and only true residents of the town will understand it's traits. So, with that said, you know you've lived in Irmo, South Carolina if...

1. You've been to the Okra Strut.

Yes, we have a festival for okra; the world's least favorite festival.

2. You know who the 'Okra Man' is.

And you've always wondered when he decided to create that outfit, and who told him it was a good idea.


3. You've experienced Harbison traffic.

Saturdays at lunchtime. RIP.

4. You're aware of the Irmo-Dutch Fork rivalry, and you know where you stand.

AIN'T NO PARTY LIKE A DUTCH FORK PARTY, 'CAUSE A DUTCH FORK PARTY DON'T STOP!


5. You've been to Saluda Shoals Holiday Lights on the River (or you've wanted to).

They charge per carload, so you might've also broken some seatbelt laws on the way there. More info: http://www.icrc.net/holiday-lights.


6. You've been on Lake Murray.

The most perfect way to spend a warm, Sunday afternoon. If you have a friend with a boat, that is.

7. You've seen the sunset on Lake Murray.

And there's just nothing like it.


8. You've walked the Dam.

Your mom probably made you do it.

9. You're either a Tiger or a Gamecock.

No fence riding, people!!!


10. No matter how many times you have to explain to people where it is, or how often you were bored to tears on the weekend, you wouldn't have it any other way.

"Do you know where Columbia is? No, I'm not from there, but a town just outside of Columbia. Yeah, it's called Irmo. You've never heard of it? What a surprise..."

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