Sandra Haynes, Richland County’s longtime director of Animal Services, was honored with a retirement celebration and a resolution by county council recognizing her more than 36 years of service to county government. Beginning her career with the county as a clerk typist, Haynes rose through the ranks, demonstrating excellence andContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA — S. Jahue “Jake” Moore Sr., founding senior partner of Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 Icon Honors. Icon Honors recognizes South Carolina business leaders for notable professional success and strong leadership both within their fields and throughout their communities.Continue Reading
The Town of Irmo has named Carolina Charcuterie Company its newest Business of the Quarter. Located at 7971 N. Woodrow Street, Suite 2, the local business has quickly become a popular destination for premium food, wine and handcrafted culinary experiences since opening in 2020. Founded by Tony Malizia, Carolina CharcuterieContinue Reading
Photo – Before their peers from across the state, sixteen members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were honored for their work during closing events at this year’s South Carolina Fire-Rescue conference. By Michael DeSumma CRFD 1st Shift crews on Engine 1, Rescue 1, Engine 6 and Ladder 7 were selectedContinue Reading
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “100 Great Community Hospitals,” earning national recognition for delivering exceptional clinical care and serving as a vital healthcare resource for the Midlands. Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital was the only other South Carolina hospital included onContinue Reading
Five students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been recognized for outstanding achievement during the Tri-District Arts Consortium (TriDAC) summer program. The District Five honorees are: Me’Leah Council, Dutch Fork High School — Teachers’ Choice Award in Dance Ana Gomez, Irmo Middle School — Stephen Nevitt Award in Visual ArtContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Pediatric Alliance has been named Best Pediatric Practice in South Carolina in the annual Guide to South Carolina Best of South Carolina awards, an honor determined through statewide public voting. The annual awards recognize businesses and organizations that make a meaningful impact on the communities theyContinue Reading
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kerry Driggers, IOM, President & CEO, of the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the programContinue Reading
Lexington and Richland County schools, educators and students honored at statewide EEASC conference. Environmental educators, students and schools from Lexington and Richland counties were among those recognized during the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina’s (EEASC) annual conference at the University of South Carolina Upstate. The annual awards celebrate individualsContinue Reading
Twenty-seven rising seniors selected for prestigious citizenship and government training experience Twenty-seven students from School District Five recently participated in the 2026 Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs, week-long leadership and citizenship experiences sponsored by The American Legion Department of South Carolina and the American Legion Auxiliary. TheContinue Reading
IRMO, SC -The Town of Irmo has officially named longtime resident, educator, and community advocate Julie Zimmerman as the first-ever recipient of the Heart of Irmo award. Coordinated by Councilman Mike Ward and presented by the Irmo Town Council, this new semi-annual honor recognizes outstanding local volunteers who demonstrate anContinue Reading