The Cassels family, founders of Southeastern Freight Lines have been named Columbia Chamber’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year. The chamber will honor W. T. “Bill” Cassels, Jr and William T. “Tobin” Cassels, III at the Chamber’s 117th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, October 3. The Ambassador ofContinue Reading
TD Bank has selected Keep the Midlands Beautiful to participate in TD Tree Days, a community-based program that expands urban forests and green spaces in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Staff and volunteers of Keep the Midlands Beautiful will join local employees of TD Bank to plant 30 native trees andContinue Reading
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, a South Carolina-based Registered Investment Advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. Jacob (Jake) Wallick, junior portfolio manager and managing partner associate, passed the Level II exam of the CFA Program, administered in Charlotte, NC. 44% of candidates passed the June 2019 Level II exam. Mr.Continue Reading
Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded $75,000 to United Way of the Midlands to support programs and services to help break common barriers to long-term employment and stable housing. “We are grateful for Bank of America’s consistent investments into our local community. Their investments allow us to support vitalContinue Reading
On July 29, Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries restaurant in Lexington became the latest local group to hold a fundraising event for Lexington County Deputy Roy Hall and his family. The event raised more than $3,000 for the injured officer through 100 percent of its sales that evening goingContinue Reading
The Irmo Tractor Supply Company store will host a backyard poultry event August 10, providing customers with the opportunity to learn how to care for and manage an at-home flock. “The popularity of raising backyard poultry continues to grow year after year,” said Clyde, manager of the Irmo Tractor SupplyContinue Reading
Russell Kerman and the crew of Primal Gourmet, was named the 2019 Top Chef by a panel of judges at the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Palmetto Palate. The event took place July 18 at the South Carolina State Museum. Kerman was among ten local chefs and restaurants participatingContinue Reading
Besides trying to hold on to the weeks of summer that are left, few things are more popular in the month of August than the tax-free holidays offered in over a dozen states throughout the country. South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend is coming up and Experimax is ready for customers toContinue Reading
The Chapin Job Fair will be held July 25, from noon – 6 pm. The event will take place at the Chapin Town Hall Community Room at 157 NW Columbia Avenue. Candidates attending the Chapin Job Fair will be able to speak with human resources representatives and complete job applicationsContinue Reading
Dominion Energy has pledged $2.5 million to support the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) design and construction. As one of the largest single donations to a nonprofit cause in the company’s history, it reflects Dominion Energy’s commitment to the people of South Carolina. In addition to the $2.5 million donation,Continue Reading
U-Haul Company of South Carolina has announced Demmy Mini Storage LLC has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Irmo community. Demmy Mini Storage at 7200 Broad River Road will offer U-Haul trucks, truck sales, trailers, towing equipment, U-Box warehouse and moving supplies. With 257 cubic feetContinue Reading