IRMO, S.C. — Whitt Cline, retired public works director for the Town of Irmo, has been recognized with the 2026 Golden Acorn Award from Trees SC for his decades of service to the community and commitment to urban forestry. Cline received the award during the Fall South Carolina Urban ForestryContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Town Council recognized U.S. Navy veteran Guy Caskey as the town’s Hometown Hero during its Aug. 18 council meeting. Caskey attended the meeting with his family and led the council and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to open the proceedings. He was also presentedContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has announced that Rickey L. Mack, assistant general manager for The COMET’s operations contractor, RATP Dev USA, has been selected by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs as its Veteran of the Month for August 2026. A retired senior chief pettyContinue Reading
Students from Irmo High School recently joined more than 9,000 young leaders in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). The week-long event, held from July 6 – 11, provided a platform for students to expand their horizons, hone essentialContinue Reading
Lincoln Spain represents Irmo on the international stage Lincoln Spain, a sixth-grade student at Spring Hill Middle School, recently had the opportunity to represent Team USA as a member of the 2014 Boys U.S. Youth Futsal National Team, competing against the top young futsal players in South America. Spain earnedContinue Reading
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has announced that Dr. Alexandra Gaudin, MD, FAAP, has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2026 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. The annual recognition honors rising leaders throughout the Midlands for professional achievement and contributions to their communities. Gaudin joined SCPA in 2025Continue Reading
The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recognized Scott Moseley of Irmo Insurance Agency during the chamber’s monthly business meeting on Aug. 12 as the agency celebrates 50 years in business. Founded in 1976, Irmo Insurance Agency is a family-owned business that emphasizes customer service while providing insurance options for smallContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Seven attorneys with the law firm of Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) have been recognized in the 2026 Legal Elite rankings by Columbia Business Monthly. The attorneys honored represent a variety of practice areas, including criminal law, family law, personal injury defense and government law, reflecting the firm’sContinue Reading
Legendary Marine officer enshrined in the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame By Christopher David Carter Major James Charles Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), a June 2026 recipient of the Medal of Honor, was permanently enshrined in the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) in a private ceremonyContinue Reading
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized 26 graduates of its 2025-26 Future Leaders Program during the South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show held in June. The Future Leaders Program is ACEC-SC’s premier leadership development initiative, designed to prepare high-performing professionals for future leadership rolesContinue Reading
The Irmo Town Council recognized Army veteran Jose Lopez at a town council meeting for his service to the country. To open the meeting, Jose also led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nominated by his wife, Erica Lopez, Jose’s life is a testament to resilience, bravery, and aContinue Reading