Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch Invites Public to Grand Opening

Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch has officially launched and the public is invited to attend the grand opening of the new online community news site at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, 1248 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo.

The meet and greet will include a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be served.

Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch is a way to find out about, and participate in, what's going on in Irmo and Seven Oaks. Run by professional local editors, writers, photographers and videographers, Patch is a news and information platform dedicated to providing comprehensive and trusted local coverage of news and events.

Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch, which is one of more than 800 sites across the country, also has a directory of local businesses and the site itself is designed to promote user interaction and engagement between business owners and readers.

You can share stories and photos with your neighbors, and even blog about topics that interest you and your community. If you're interested in blogging, please email shireese.bell@patch.com.

For more information about the editor, Shireese Bell, please visit her .