Recognizing many families face increased difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dominion Energy continued its annual Good Neighbor Fund Christmas Project to help those in need across the Midlands. The 37th annual event at the company’s Cayce operations center looked very different from previous years as volunteers followed recommended safety protocols,Continue Reading
Arrested Development — the two-time Grammy-winning hip-hop and funk group — will perform a free virtual concert at Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s virtual party of the year December 31. Tune in and learn more at www.famouslyhotnewyear.com. Famously Hot New Year is bringing together friends, neighbors and guests fromContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), is providing free COVID-19 tests for passengers of the bus system. SC DHEC has set up a testing kiosk at COMET Central, the transit hub located on theContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch Not a creature was stirring, except the awesome delivery drivers. Many people receive the majority of their package deliveries this month, and even more so in 2020. And thieves know that means an easy payday. Over the next few weeks, deputies are conducting extra patrols in your neighborhoodsContinue Reading
Christmas will be somewhat different in this year of 2020.For the deadly coronavirus from China did make an illegal entry. We knew not what it was or more importantly what we could dofor it has changed the world and that includes me and you. We will still be cheerful thisContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson This year has been unlike any year in recent history. As a country, we have experienced trying times as we navigated through 2020. My prayers and sympathy are with all families impacted by these trying times. I am grateful that we are on a path to recoveryContinue Reading
In observance of National Recycling Day Novem 15, Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing its commitment to protecting the environment and the communities it serves while reminding customers of the company’s free Appliance Recycling Program. Now through December 31, residential electric service customers can schedule a free, no-contact pickup ofContinue Reading
The Newberry Opera House received a $13,000 check from the Newberry Opera House Guild prior to the Nutcracker Ballet performance on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The check was presented by: Guild Co-President, Mrs. Jackie Holmes; Guild Co-President, Mrs. Vickie Wiseman; Guild Vice President, Mrs. Beth Hipp; and Guild Treasurer, Ms.Continue Reading
Extraordinary Headhunters, a staffing company founded by Irmo residents Julius and Kiara Streater, has earned the Better Business Bureau’s large business of the year award. The Streaters were also recently recognized among the Best and Brightest Under 35 selected by Columbia Business Monthly. Kiara serves on the Board of DirectorsContinue Reading
LawyerLisa, LLC has welcomed Mackenzie Pearson to the firm as an associate in their home office. The addition of Pearson is an illustration of the firm’s regional growth and ongoing commitment to the development of new attorneys. “We are delighted to include Mackenzie as part of the future generation ofContinue Reading