The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Tropical Smoothie Cafe located at 1180 Dutch Fork Rd. in Irmo. Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a variety of fresh, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, flatbreads, and bowls designed to give you an instant mood boost. Whether you’re stoppingContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – On September 25, 2024, the Columbia Area League of Women Voters hosted a presentation on the upcoming 2024 Richland County Transportation Penny Referendum, focusing on its potential impact on the county’s public transportation system, The COMET. Maurice Pearl, Executive Director and CEO of The COMET, led theContinue Reading
Wellhaven Home Care has been recognized as the September 2024 Small Business of the Month in Irmo for its commitment to providing compassionate, expert, and dependable in-home care services. The company prides itself on continuous growth and learning, ensuring that its team remains up-to-date with the latest advancements in theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday gave first reading approval to the controversial $65 million Water Walk development along the shores of Lake Murray. The council approved a development agreement, and the rezoning of 11 properties totaling 65.12 acres from General Commercial, General Residential and Fringe Agricultural toContinue Reading
On Tuesday, September 10, a group of SC Career Kids at Irmo Elementary School were treated to a special surprise—chocolate sundaes with sprinkles, courtesy of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream. Located at 252 Harbison Blvd., Handel’s also gave a presentation to the children about the process and business of making homemadeContinue Reading
Columbia has officially launched phase one of the Williams Street Extension project, aimed at enhancing public access to the riverfront and improving key gateways to the area. The announcement was made at a press conference on August 20 at the future project site, located between the Gervais Street and BlossomContinue Reading
By Kristina M. L. Acri, PhD. If you’re an individual who shoplifts a $100 item from a store, you might spend the night in jail — and you certainly won’t be allowed to keep the product. But if you’re a company and you steal a rival’s $100 million technology, you’llContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 22, at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center. The meeting celebrated the achievements of the 2023-24 year and looked ahead to the exciting plans for 2024-25. 2023-24 Year-In-Review: Big Fishing, BigContinue Reading
Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Mobile Phone Secure Lock Your Device: Always use a PIN or password and never leave your phone unattended in public. Uninstall Unused Apps: Regularly review and remove apps you no longer use. Download from Trusted Sources: Only install apps from reputable app stores likeContinue Reading
Zaxby’s has officially opened its doors to the Irmo and Ballentine communities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event marked the grand opening of the new restaurant, which aims to bring delicious food and a strong sense of community engagement to the area.Continue Reading
At the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 14th, Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson delivered an impassioned speech, acknowledging the unwavering support of his wife, Peg, during his recent trials and tribulations. Danielson then shifted focus to the challenges of keeping Irmo vital and “on track” inContinue Reading