BALLENTINE, S.C. – A group of local businesses in Ballentine Village is teaming up this April to help those in need with a month-long community food drive. EXIT Palmetto Realty is leading the effort, encouraging residents to donate non-perishable food items throughout the month of April. Donations can be droppedContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Mungo Homes celebrated a major milestone with a ribbon cutting for its new state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, located at 441 Western Lane in Irmo. The new 20,250-square-foot facility represents a $10 million investment and brings 40 new jobs to the area. The building features cutting-edge technology and modernContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Diesel Laptops, a Columbia-based provider of diagnostic tools for commercial truck and equipment repair, celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 7. During the celebration, Richland County Council Vice Chair Derrek Pugh (District 2) delivered remarks, recognizing the company’s growth and impact over the past decade. Since itsContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Chamber of Commerce has named Glenna Shealy and Faith King from Dutch Fork Elementary School as the Teacher and Student of the Month for their dedication and contributions to the school community. Teacher of the Month: Glenna Shealy Shealy serves as a reading interventionist andContinue Reading
Hotshots Haircuts was recognized as Irmo’s Small Business of the Month for March 2025 during the Town Council meeting on March 18. Mayor Bill Danielson and the town council presented the award to owner Alli Clemmer, celebrating the business’s contribution to the local economy and community stability. Located at 945Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has received new underwater sonar devices to assist in search and rescue operations on Lake Murray, thanks to a $16,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. During a March 11 ceremony at Bundrick Island, Dominion Energy South Carolina President Keller KissamContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Mayor Bill Danielson was recognized with the 2025 Order of the Okra, the highest honor presented by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, during the Chamber’s annual awards gala on Friday, February 28. The award celebrates Danielson’s unwavering dedication to the Irmo community through his service onContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce celebrated excellence and community leadership at its annual awards gala, where David Kafitz was named Ambassador of the Year for 2025. This prestigious award, the highest honor bestowed by the Irmo Chamber, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to theContinue Reading
During the same gala event, Midlands Family Chiropractic was honored as the 2025 Small Business of the Year. This marks the third nomination for the business and their second win, securing the title by an overwhelming majority of votes. Pictured celebrating the achievement were GICC CEO/President Kerry Powers, Dr. AmandaContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Biscuitville Fresh Southern Restaurant officially opened its doors in Irmo on Tuesday, March 4, celebrating the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The family-owned company, headquartered in Greensboro, NC, is known for serving authentic Southern food made fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients. The new restaurant, located atContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – South Carolina BLUE has officially opened its new retail center in Irmo at 7467 St. Andrews Rd, Suite 9 in the Kroger Shopping Center. The grand opening on Friday, February 28 featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, with local dignitaries inContinue Reading