Photo courtesy of ESNTL Headshots – President and CEO Kerry Driggers, Chamber Chairman Brian Crocker of Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and Ambassador of the Year, Billy Chastain of Dominion Energy South Carolina. The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding business and community leaders at the 2026 Irmo ChamberContinue Reading
The Chapin High School and Dutch Fork High School jazz bands earned Superior Ratings at the South Carolina Band Directors Association Jazz Performance Assessment, held March 7 at Newberry College. Chapin High School’s Bryson Couto was recognized as Best Soloist for his performance on the baritone saxophone. Dutch Fork HighContinue Reading
By Michael DeSumma The Columbia-Richland Fire Department honored the work of its members at the department’s annual awards ceremony February 20. Thirty-eight awards were presented during the event at C.A. Johnson High School. A majority of honors went to firefighters who went above and beyond the call of duty toContinue Reading
Photo from L to R: Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson, Richland County Councilman Jason Branham, Corporal Christopher Stokes, Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale, Irmo Police Department Community Foundation President Hamed Javad, Sergeant Brett Mielke Irmo — Christopher Stokes, a corporal with the Irmo Police Department, has been selected as the recipientContinue Reading
Alicia McFarland, chief medical officer of the South Carolina Pediatric Alliance, has been selected for the SCBIZ News Faces of South Carolina recognition, honoring her leadership, dedication to children’s health and commitment to strengthening pediatric care across the state. A board-certified pediatrician, McFarland is known for her work grounded inContinue Reading
Award is the namesake of 2021 National Sheriff of the Year Leon Lott By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) presented Tarrant County (Texas) Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn with the prestigious LEON LOTT – FIRST THROUGH THE DOOR AWARD during an awards dinner heldContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — American Floral has been named a 2026 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and the 2026 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award. According to the company, the recognition marks the business’s 16th consecutive Best of Weddings award and its 15th Couples’ Choice Award, earning Hall of Fame status withContinue Reading
IRMO — An Irmo police officer has been named a finalist for the Greg Alia Award, a statewide honor recognizing excellence in community engagement and service. The Irmo Police Department announced that Corporal Christopher Stokes is among the finalists for the award, which was established by the nonprofit Serve &Continue Reading
For the Fifth Time in Six Years Columbia, South Carolina – February 18, 2026 – John G. Manjounes, Principal of GOAT Development Group, has again been recognized as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Columbia, SC by Influence Digest Media, marking his fifth selection in the past six years.Continue Reading
Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. Winning the boys and girls basketball titles in Region 4-5A was not the only “sweep” accomplished by Dutch Fork. As both teams awaited their respective Class 5A Division I opponents, their players and head coaches were recognized by the region. For the thirdContinue Reading
IRMO – Members of the Dutch Fork High School National Beta Club are celebrating an outstanding performance at the South Carolina Senior Beta State Convention, held February 6–7, 2026, in Myrtle Beach. The annual convention gives students the opportunity to compete in a wide range of academic, artistic, and teamContinue Reading