Fresh on the Menu has launched its 2026 People’s Choice Awards, inviting diners statewide to vote for their favorite restaurants that support South Carolina farmers by sourcing local ingredients. Fresh on the Menu is a sister program of Certified South Carolina and recognizes restaurants that commit to sourcing at leastContinue Reading
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving the Midlands and beyond, is marking 90 years of service in 2026. Founded in 1936 as the Columbia Teachers Credit Union, the organization has grown into one of South Carolina’s most recognized credit unions while maintaining its core missionContinue Reading
Mast General Store’s annual Be a Sweetheart event, which raises funds for local food banks, is scheduled for Feb. 14–15. For the past 23 years, Mast General Store has matched each pound of bulk candy purchased during Sweetheart weekend with a $1 donation to its local food security partner. HarvestContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — Marketing, communications and business professionals are invited to attend The Marketing Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Harbison Theatre in Irmo. Presented by Capital City/Lake Murray Country and Experience Columbia SC, the half-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration opening at 8:30Continue Reading
IRMO — Vivid Aesthetics was recognized as the Town of Irmo’s Business of the Month for January 2026 during the regular Irmo Town Council meeting held Tuesday, Jan. 27. Accepting the award were Shelley Simmons, Andrea Sarata, and Dr. Jeff Sarata. The medical aesthetics spa is located at 120 HunterContinue Reading
Seven Oaks Elementary School Global Magnet School student McKenzie Samuels and teacher Rehana Hakimji have been recognized as the Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s Student and Teacher of the Month. Principal Dr. Angie Slatton praised McKenzie for her leadership and positive impact on the school community. “McKenzie loves supporting her schoolContinue Reading
The Clutch Coffee Bar location on Lake Murray Boulevard has been sold as part of a recent acquisition by Dutch Bros., a national coffee chain. As a result of the sale, all Clutch Coffee Bar locations closed on Friday and are expected to reopen following a rebranding process. A briefContinue Reading
What is OBBBA? The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, making tax provisions that were scheduled to expire at the conclusion of 2025 permanent under the law. The OBBBA directly impacts your tax situation, your retirement, funding and paying for education, andContinue Reading
Irmo, SC — January 1, 2026 — The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. These leaders—each bringing unique expertise, energy, and commitment to the Irmo community—will begin their terms on January 14, 2026 at the AnnualContinue Reading
Prisma Health Urgent Care has opened a new center in Ballentine, expanding access to same-day care for residents in the Irmo and Dutch Fork communities. The facility, located at 1085 Dutch Fork Road, opened December 15 and provides walk-in treatment for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. The Ballentine location operates dailyContinue Reading
Local restaurant owners, food truck operators, caterers, and other food-based businesses can learn how to attract media attention at Lights, Camera, Flavor., a media masterclass set for January 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cathy Novinger Leadership Center, 1107 Williams Street, Columbia. Hosted by Khali Gallman, CEO ofContinue Reading