Guest Editorial by John G. Manjounes The famous passage often attributed to Socrates – “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants…” The GOAT Leadership Truth Every generation has misunderstood theContinue Reading
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “100 Great Community Hospitals,” earning national recognition for delivering exceptional clinical care and serving as a vital healthcare resource for the Midlands. Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital was the only other South Carolina hospital included onContinue Reading
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kerry Driggers, IOM, President & CEO, of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the programContinue Reading
Beckett Financial Group has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state based on votes from South Carolina residents, editorial review, and business excellence standards. For more than 25 years,Continue Reading
Statewide award recognizes Columbia-based agency for excellence in marketing, public relations and strategic communications. COLUMBIA — MPA Media Corporation has been named the Best Marketing Firm in South Carolina for the third consecutive year by the Guide to South Carolina’s Best Awards. The Columbia-based marketing, public relations and strategic communicationsContinue Reading
Consolidation creates state’s largest private water utility system, serving more than 70,000 customer connections. COLUMBIA — South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) has announced the consolidation of Blue Granite Water Company into its Midlands operations, creating the largest water utility consolidation in South Carolina history. Approved by the South Carolina PublicContinue Reading
First 100 customers in line June 20 will receive free pizza for a year A new Little Caesars location in Chapin will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 20, with giveaways, family-friendly entertainment and a chance for the first 100 guests in line to win Free Pizza for aContinue Reading
The Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic was held May 13 at Cobblestone Golf Club in Blythewood and raised $118,500 for five beneficiaries diagnosed with cancer. Reed and Heather Mattingly began the tournaments in 2012, and since then the Rainbow Restoration Charity Golf Classic has gifted a total of $900,992.88 benefitingContinue Reading
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening were held Tuesday, June 9, for BioHAKD Longevity Lounge, located at 2724 N. Lake Drive in Irmo. The event was hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce and welcomed community members, business leaders, and supporters to the new wellness facility. BioHAKD specializes inContinue Reading
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