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In Our Schools: January 29, 2026

On: January 28, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Dr Akil Ross

Chapin High School Names Cory Helms as New Head Football Coach

On: January 28, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Football, High School Sports

Mardi Gras Dinner Culinary Class Offered at Center for Advanced Technical Studies

On: January 27, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Center for Advanced Technical Studies, Instruction, school district 5

Senate Resolution commends Dr. Tom Mullikin and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources

On: January 27, 2026
In: Community News, Government
Tagged: Honors and Awards, SCDNR

Koger Center Hosts SoulHAUS Sessions with Cecil J. Williams

On: January 27, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Koger Center

Chapin Ranked Sixth in SCBCA Preseason Baseball Poll

On: January 27, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Baseball, Chapin High School, High School Sports
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Recent Posts

Haggard’s Senior Season Ends With Injury

On: January 27, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Basketball, Chapin High School, High School Sports

Litter Audit Shows Decrease Across Midlands Roadways

On: January 26, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Keep the Midlands Beautiful

Tickets on Sale for 5th Annual Cola Rosé Shower

On: January 26, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Rose Shower

Literacy SC Honors Volunteers and Learners

On: January 26, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Literacy SC

Crooked Creek Art League Offers Upcoming Artist Workshops

On: January 26, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Art, Crooked Creek Art League, Instruction

Chapin Chamber Names Student, Teacher of the Month

On: January 26, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce, Student of the Month, Teacher of the Month

Business

Chapin Chamber Names Student, Teacher of the Month

On: January 26, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce, Student of the Month, 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

Ask the Expert: What You Don’t Know About the Big Beautiful Bill Could Cost You

On: January 19, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Finances, LawyerLisa

Prisma Health Urgent Care Opens New Ballentine Location

On: December 30, 2025
In: Business, Health
Tagged: New Locations, Openings, Prisma Health
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Education

Mardi Gras Dinner Culinary Class Offered at Center for Advanced Technical Studies

On: January 27, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Center for Advanced Technical Studies, Instruction, school district 5

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,

Literacy SC Honors Volunteers and Learners

On: January 26, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Literacy SC

District Five Magnet Application Deadline Is January 28

On: January 23, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Magnet Program, school district 5
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Sports

Chapin High School Names Cory Helms as New Head Football Coach

On: January 28, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Football, High School Sports

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

Chapin Ranked Sixth in SCBCA Preseason Baseball Poll

On: January 27, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Baseball, Chapin High School, High School Sports

Haggard’s Senior Season Ends With Injury

On: January 27, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Basketball, Chapin High School, High School Sports
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Investigators Seek Suspect in Series of Vehicle Break-Ins

On: January 19, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Lexington County

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

Violent crime percentages are trending downward, but still too high says Sheriff Lott

On: January 12, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Richland County Sheriffs Department

Rachel Kim Hodge travels to South Korea

On: December 30, 2025
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Richland County Sheriffs Department
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Community News

In Our Schools: January 29, 2026

On: January 28, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Dr Akil Ross

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

Senate Resolution commends Dr. Tom Mullikin and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources

On: January 27, 2026
In: Community News, Government
Tagged: Honors and Awards, SCDNR

Koger Center Hosts SoulHAUS Sessions with Cecil J. Williams

On: January 27, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Koger Center
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Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events

On: January 19, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Riverbanks Zoo

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

Harbison Theatre Hosts Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner Tribute Saturday

On: January 14, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Harbison Theater, Live Music

Congressman Joe Wilson Honors Miriam Atria in Congressional Record

On: January 13, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Capital City Lake Murray Country, Congressman Joe Wilson, Honors and Awards, Tourism
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Civic

Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief

On: October 23, 2025
In: Civic, Non Profit
Tagged: Donations, 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

Gateway Baptist Students Serve Community Through Mission Ballentine

On: August 20, 2025
In: Civic
Tagged: Mission Ballentine, The Cooperative Ministry

Chapin Rotary is a Catalyst for Change

On: June 16, 2025
In: Civic
Tagged: Chapin Sunrise Rotary Club
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In Our Schools: January 29, 2026

On: January 28, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Dr Akil Ross

Chapin High School Names Cory Helms as New Head Football Coach

On: January 28, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Football, High School Sports

Mardi Gras Dinner Culinary Class Offered at Center for Advanced Technical Studies

On: January 27, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Center for Advanced Technical Studies, Instruction, school district 5
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