The huge oak tree in front of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce house decided to stretch out a little as it dropped one of it’s many branches towards the front door sometime Saturday night. Large storms with gusty winds and lightning were in the area on Friday and mayContinue Reading

On a rainy afternoon in April the New Irmo News took top honors at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Spring Golf Tournament. Held at Mid Carolina Club in Prosperity on Thursday, April 24, the weather was a factor as nearly 30 teams slogged across the golf course. Continue 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

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

The Irmo Chamber of Commerce’s Student and Teacher of the Month from Ballentine Elementary School are Lana Featner and Kaylyn Edmondson (not pictured). Assistant Principal Zach Keister said, “Ms. Edmondson was voted by her peers to be our schools Teacher of the Year. She is an asset to our school.Continue Reading

On February 6 the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Luziana Purchase as they unveiled there new space beside the current restaurant called Cypress Corner. Thomas and Mary Katherine cut the ribbon and invited guests to taste some good old fashioned New Orleans style cajun creoleContinue Reading