Summer intern Chloe Quinton has made an impact at Dominion Energy in just two months. Since joining the company’s system control and operations planning group in early June, the rising University of South Carolina junior has tackled several projects to support the continued delivery of safe, reliable energy to Dominion Energy’s customers. The SystemContinue Reading
By Matt Belyus Valet Technologies If you’re using any kind of cloud application (and these days, who isn’t?), you are right to be concerned about data privacy and security. The company hosting your data is ultimately responsible for keeping hackers out of their network, but most cloud breaches are dueContinue Reading
Columbia-based companies aich2 and ImaGEN have teamed up with the City of Columbia to breathe new life into a dormant hydrogen refueling station, marking a significant step in the region’s clean energy initiative. In 2023, ImaGEN leased the former fueling station from the City of Columbia with a vision toContinue Reading
Attorney and retired Army colonel achieves second seven-figure settlement in under a year By Chris Carter In less than a year, the Bill Connor Law Firm, led by attorney and retired U.S. Army Infantry Col. Bill Connor, has achieved its second seven-figure settlement: Placing him in a veryContinue Reading
Irmo is celebrating Southern Cuts Barbering Company as the Small Business of the Month for July 2024. Located at 1100 Dutch Fork Rd in the Irmo Walmart shopping center, this family-owned barbershop is known for providing precision haircuts, steam shaves, and sharp fades. Owner Amanda Morse expressed her gratitude: “ServingContinue Reading
Irmo, July 16, 2024 — The online magazine The Guide to South Carolina has chosen Irmo gym Elite Personal Training as Best in South Carolina 2024. Under the Health Clubs and Personal Training Studios category. Elite Personal Training is the only Imo business rated in the state. “We’ve been changingContinue Reading
Casey Pash, president of Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Junior Achievement USA (JA) Charles R. Hook Award. This award is presented annually to a JA Area president who demonstrates exceptional achievements in fostering the growth and development of Junior Achievement.Continue Reading
By John Griggs On June 18th, I had an encounter with an AT&T In-Home Expert (IHX) that has left me with a bitter taste and a cautionary tale to share with my fellow community members. As my neighbors were getting AT&T fiber optic installed, an IHX Southeast States representative stoppedContinue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s professional development program, Institute for Organization Management, proudly announces that Kerry Powers, President & CEO of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has successfully completed her second year at the Institute for Organization Management. This four-year nonprofit leadership training program took place at theContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Many innocent victims are facing lawsuits for using unknown copyrighted pictures. In fact, a photographer was recently awarded $6 million after a jury found a non-profit guilty of using his pictures without permission. A small Prosperity, SC church was sued by a New Hampshire photographer for theirContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – A significant addition to the local business community was celebrated on June 6 as EPC, Inc. officially opened its new facility at 1326 Bush River Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured a lineup of prominent city officials, including Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, District I Councilwoman Tina N. Herbert,Continue Reading