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

By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo basketball teams used the holiday break to maintain their competitive focus. In the case of the Yellow Jackets, the end result was a championship trophy at its inaugural Big Red Box Holiday Invitational. The 3-night tournament featured eight teams. Irmo opened with a 53-41Continue 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

Popular Midlands-area School Resource Officer attends international police conference in Seoul By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love Korea. I love and respect the country for its deep, rich history and culture (food and art included), and for the very nature of who the Korean people are and have beenContinue Reading

By Jennifer Tardy Many people visit their doctor feeling persistently fatigued, foggy, or unwell, only to be told their lab work falls within “normal” ranges. According to local functional nutrition practitioner Jennifer Tardy, those results may not always reflect optimal health. Tardy, founder of Eating for Healing Nutrition and Wellness,Continue 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

Fifty local families were recently treated to the annual Shop With a Cop event hosted by the Irmo Police Department. The program was held on two dates this year, December 11 and December 18, at the Walmart in Ballentine. Each participating family received a $300 gift certificate to use towardContinue Reading