After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a result, Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1, 2026. Lexington Health patients are receiving notifications via MyChart and mailed letters. Patients who previously had appointments or proceduresContinue Reading
In recognition of Land Trust Day this Saturday, June 6, the Columbia location of Mast General Store will donate 20 percent of all sales to the Congaree Land Trust. Representatives from Congaree Land Trust will be on-site to meet with customers and share information about the organization’s work to protectContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C., June 2, 2026 – During the 1st half of 2026, Midlands area animal rescue organizations were awarded Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW) grants by local non-profit, Southern Paw Partners, Inc. dba Thrifty Paws Boutique in West Columbia, S.C. They include: Animal Protection League, Arcadia Animal Rescue, Basset RescueContinue Reading
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet teacher Christa Edwards and student Wynter Still have been named the Teacher and Student of the Month for the Irmo Chamber of Commerce. Principal Karey Fisher said, “Ms. Edwards is a kindergarten teacher at our school and is also our Teacher of the Year. SheContinue Reading
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) is once again offering college students and interns a chance to build meaningful connections in the Midlands through its Capture Columbia program. The free initiative, designed for students working or interning in the greater Columbia area, will run from May 27 through June 24. Registration is currently open atContinue Reading
May 25 marks a milestone for Mast General Store, as the beloved retailer celebrates its 15th anniversary in downtown Columbia. To commemorate the occasion, the store will offer free bags of its signature freshly popped popcorn to visitors throughout the day. When the Mast Store first opened its doors inContinue Reading
Client-centered approach helps simplify complex legal processes for families Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is strengthening its commitment to South Carolina families by placing a renewed and intentional focus on its Probate and Estate Planning services. This area of law plays a critical role during some of life’s most important andContinue Reading
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday, April 23, for Cartelli Automotive. Formerly known as Hilliard Automotive, the shop is now owned by Austin Cartelli, who introduced his team of skilled technicians dedicated to providing high-quality service to keep customers’ vehicles on the road. The family-owned and operated automotive repair businessContinue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 21, to celebrate the dedication of the Beckett Barn at its offices. The utility building was donated by Beckett Financial Group to help meet the Chamber’s growing storage needs. “It was the right thing to do,” saidContinue Reading
A new Chipotle Mexican Grill opened in Irmo April 14. The restaurant features a Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars. The new restaurant is at 1069 Dutch Fork Road, and is open every day from 10:45 am – 10Continue Reading
By Brayden Rollins If your home’s exterior looks like it’s been dusted in yellow-green powder for the last month, you’re not alone. Every spring, homeowners across Irmo and the Dutch Fork area watch helplessly as pine pollen coats everything in sight — cars, patio furniture, driveways, and especially the sidingContinue Reading