By Al Dozier Lexington County could see hundreds of new jobs as two large companies consider investments that would total approximately $250 million. The investments came to light at the Dec. 10 council meeting after Lexington County Council revealed negotiation agreements are underway with the companies. Canadian beverage manufacturer CardiffContinue Reading

During the month of October 2024, Artistic Aspirations, LLC (AALLC) in Irmo hosted a two-week raffle of artwork and crafts to support a local cancer foundation, The Many Colors of Cancer. The request to have a raffle and donations came from local artist Joe Richbourg, who like many of us has lost a loved oneContinue Reading

This month’s Business Bites featured a talk by Bill Danielson, Chief Operating Partner of Datapay and Mayor of Irmo. He spoke to the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce about an important new government form called the Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). Business owners are required to file this form byContinue Reading

Several Lexington-Richland School District Five classrooms will soon benefit from grants provided by the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC). The Cooperative’s annual Bright Ideas program grants provide funding to teachers who have demonstrated innovative ideas for classroom projects. School District Five received nearly $6,500 in grants. School District Five grant recipientsContinue Reading

During the October 9 Partner Luncheon, the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce commemorated its 30th anniversary. Richland County Councilman Jason Branham (District 1) presented a proclamation in recognition of the milestone, highlighting the chamber’s contributions to the community over the past three decades. The event marked a moment of celebrationContinue Reading