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WHO IS HARDY KING?
I was born in Elon College, NC and raised in Burlington. I first moved to Irmo in 1990 on Boulters Lock Road.
I am happily married to Eileen from Dryden, NY for thirteen years now. We have 2 children, Adam and
Kristiana, both born here. We reside in Old Friarsgate at 501 Doncaster Drive. We are members of Three
Rivers Baptist Church in Irmo. We own and operate Kings' Furniture Revival at 96 Ashbourne Road in Irmo. Like
most of you in Irmo, we are not originally from here, but hope this will always be our home.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DOES HE BRING TO THE TABLE?
I am a self-employed business owner, which I started in October 1996 with no money, working out of my
garage. We have grown the business through hard work and wise decision making and moved it to our present location near
the Irmo Post Office in August 2001. Before being elected to Irmo Town Council, I served on the Irmo
Zoning Board of Appeals.
I have served as deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher, and Men's Ministry director. I served
as a Board member of the Harbison Area Wheels Transit for 3 years. A ministry transporting elderly and disabled persons
in the community. I served at the Baptist Medical Center with the Personal Touch Program on the Oncology floor for 2
years. A volunteer patient visitation program. I served with the United Way Agency on the Allocation of Funds
Panel for 3 years.
WHY IS HE SERVING?
I am a hands-on, get-involved-type person, who would much rather be in the thick of things making sure the
right decisions are being made, instead of "hoping" that someone else is doing the right thing. One principle that
drives me says, "evil prospers when good men do nothing". I believe Christian men and women should be involved in all
levels of government. I am a Christian man, and I will strive to do the right thing for you as an individual resident
and for the whole of Irmo.
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