IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as Director of Special Services. “I am beyond thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our district in this role,” Friend said. “Supporting students and families, especially those with disabilities, is at the heart of myContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five has officially named Dr. Angie Slatton as the new principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet. Dr. Slatton has been serving as interim principal since August and brings 30 years of experience in education and leadership to the role. Before becoming interim principal,Continue Reading
Stephanie Yandle, the Customer Experience Manager for Research & Information at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, has been elected as the 2024-2026 chair of The Cooperative Ministry’s board of directors. Her election was confirmed at the board’s June 18 meeting. Yandle has been a member of The Cooperative Ministry’s boardContinue Reading
IRMO – Irmo High School is thrilled to announce Alex Quillen as the new head coach for the varsity boys’ basketball team. Quillen, a proud Irmo alumnus, takes the reins following the retirement of long-time coach Tim Whipple. Quillen’s ties to Irmo run deep. He played a pivotal role inContinue Reading
Irmo, S.C. – The Irmo Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Bobby Dale, recently promoted Officer Baker to Senior Patrol Officer. Officer Baker has been serving in the Patrol Division since May 2023. He was pinned by Chief Dale and Sergeant Black during the promotion ceremony. Congratulations to SeniorContinue Reading
Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale has announced the following promotions and transfers. Sergeant Brett Mielke transferred to the Community Services Division. He joined the Irmo Police Department in June 2014 and previously served in the Patrol Division. Corporal Charles Black was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. He joined the Irmo PoliceContinue Reading
LawyerLisa, a leading elder law and estate planning firm serving clients across South Carolina, is proud to announce the promotion of Lane Cook to Partner. Cook’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to providing exceptional service have earned him this well-deserved recognition within the firm. Joining LawyerLisa in 2018, Lane Cook broughtContinue Reading
FORT JACKSON, S.C. — Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, the U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander, was promoted to the rank of Major General in a ceremony held on February 14th at the Fort Jackson Headquarters. The promotion ceremony, which took place at 8:00 a.m., marked the conferralContinue Reading
In a move poised to shape the trajectory of local banking, First Community Bank has recently disclosed significant leadership promotions and additions effective July 1, 2024. These changes, designed to fortify the bank’s commitment to excellence and long-term success, will bring about a new era of strategic direction. J. TedContinue Reading
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Addy as their new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In her role, Addy will oversee the credit union’s mortgage, commercial lending, and wealth management divisions. With over 30 years of executive experience in financial services, Addy joins PalmettoContinue Reading
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is has announced Robert Terrell as their new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). Terrell brings more than 31 years of experience working in the financial services industry to his role as CLO, including nearly 20 years with Palmetto Citizens. He first served as the Manager ofContinue Reading