Irmo ranks as S.C.’s most affordable location in new study

SmartAsset measured factors including home costs and taxes relative to the local median income in areas with a population of 5,000 or more. Irmo, where closing costs averaged $2,555 and homeowner’s insurance $969, topped S.C. locations.

S.C. Blockchain Conference plans to go ahead this weekend

A statewide conference about how blockchain could impact industry and the economy is set for this weekend in Mount Pleasant. The S.C. Blockchain Conference will feature speakers discussing how companies can prepare for the widespread utilization of blockchain.

Events to combine beer, cheesecake and charity

Local bottle shop Craft and Draft will hold a pair of Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive events pairing the release of Catawba Brewing Co.’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time beer with a fundraiser for Oliver Gospel Mission.