Luzianna Purchase recently opened its doors at 7011 St.Andrews Road in the Murraywood Shopping Centre. Introducing charcuterie and PO-boys, the New Orleans-inspired Cajun/Creole foods include specialty salads, sweets, veggies, hummus, meats, cheeses and specialties. Mary Katherine and Thomas Grimoskas had a vision to bring the blend of Nawlins cuisine toContinue Reading
Southern Cuts Barbering Company recently opened its doors at 1100 Dutch Fork Rd in Irmo. Amanda McClain is the owner and calls her salon the ‘Lake Country Premiere Barbershop’. The salon caters to gentlemen of the Midlands and features full-service treatments including discounts for all military, first responders, law enforcementContinue Reading
The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR) was awarded $9,000 from Aflac’s Charitable Fund Competitive Grant. The grant will fund the BRBR’s Healing Arts Program which includes music and art group therapy. The art therapy will be facilitated by Mary Howe, MA, ATR-BC with Full Circles Programs and the music groupContinue Reading
Ameris Bank announced a $150,000 donation to the South Carolina Research Authority’s Industry Partnership Fund to help fuel innovation throughout the Palmetto State. The donation is the largest gifted by a bank in the 38-year history of the SCRA. The SCRA is a public, non-profit corporation that supports South Carolina’sContinue Reading
Tractor Supply Company is excited to bring a new store to serve and meet the needs of the Lexington (Red Bank) community. The rural lifestyle retailer is committed to providing essential, everyday products that customers need like animal feed, pet food and supplies, propane, fencing, garden supplies, home supplies andContinue Reading
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Regional Tourism Board’s Annual Meeting and 40th Year Celebration was held Thursday, August 12th. The meeting provided an opportunity for the tourism community and political allies to learn what the organization accomplished this year in promoting tourism and economic development in Richland, Lexington, NewberryContinue Reading
As a long-term Uber/Lyft driver with over 8000 rides given, here is my perspective. I recently received an email from Lyft regarding lobbyists trying to persuade SC lawmakers into more regulations that protect the drivers. I’ve seen over the past several years changes that for the most part are negativeContinue Reading
Dominion Energy South Carolina offers residential electric customers products to help reduce energy consumption and lower monthly bills this summer. The EnergyWise Savings Store features Energy Star-qualified products such as LED bulbs, smart lighting, smart thermostats, advanced power strips and more at discounted retail prices. Now through July 31, residentialContinue Reading
Cox Family BBQ recently opened its doors at 7709 St. Andrews Road in Shoppers Walk presenting classic BBQ dishes and sides for carry out. Brian and Angie Cox have listed with all the delivery apps making it easy and rewarding when ordering food online or call in your orders atContinue Reading
Bill Davis, director of Richland County Utilities, was recently selected to represent South Carolina within a worldwide organization of water industry professionals. Davis will serve as a junior delegate on the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) House of Delegates (HOD). Following his one-year term, Davis will step into the role ofContinue Reading
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) audits hundreds of businesses. The audits help ensure compliance with the state’s tax laws. What can trigger an audit? The SCDOR uses data analytics to assist with audit selection and sometimes conducts “relationship audits,” which develop from information gathered during anotherContinue Reading