Business
Chapin Chamber Names Student, Teacher of the Month
Chapin Intermediate School student Coco Li and teacher Jennie Goforth have been recognized as the Student and Teacher of the Month by the Chapin Chamber of Commerce. “Coco Li is a sixth grader who possesses an impressive range of talents,” said Principal Brent Davis. “She sings, plays both the piano
Education
Mardi Gras Dinner Culinary Class Offered at Center for Advanced Technical Studies
IRMO, S.C. — The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will host a Mardi Gras Dinner Culinary Class for the community on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. This hands-on cooking experience allows participants to prepare a complete Mardi Gras–inspired meal for four to take home, including an appetizer,
Sports
Chapin High School Names Cory Helms as New Head Football Coach
IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Cory Helms as the new head football coach at Chapin High School. Helms brings a proven track record of program development, student-athlete growth, and leadership rooted in discipline, accountability, and integrity. A former standout SEC offensive lineman at the University of South
Departments
Public Safety
Investigators Seek Suspect in Series of Vehicle Break-Ins
LEXINGTON, S.C. (January 15, 2026) — The Lexington Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Christian Dominick Long, 33, of Lexington, in connection with a series of thefts
Community News
In Our Schools: January 29, 2026
New Facility-Use Agreement for Irmo Little League and Richland County Recreation Commission Baseball School District Five is pleased to announce a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Richland
Entertainment
Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, and a full lineup of events
Civic
Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief
Donations Accepted at Irmo Branch Library Through October 31 IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Branch Library is partnering with the Lake Murray–Irmo Woman’s Club to collect donations for Midlands Orphan
































