Business
State Earns $1.7 Billion on Investments
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that the South Carolina Treasurer’s Office generated $1.7 billion in investment earnings over the past year, providing significant financial support for public schools, roads, public safety initiatives, and local governments across the state. “This $1.7 billion benefits the taxpayers in the form of stronger schools,
Education
District Five offers supper program
School District Five’s Student Nutrition department is continuing its commitment to ensuring no child goes hungry by providing meals to students participating in the district’s after-school programs. The meals are made possible through the district’s sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program,
Sports
Chapin begins search for new football coach
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School is beginning the search for a new head football coach following Ryan Cole’s transition into an administrative role. After two seasons leading the Eagles, Cole has been approved as the school’s new assistant principal. The Lexington-Richland District Five office notified parents of the
Departments
Public Safety
Two Charged in Lexington County on Drug, Firearms Offenses
LEXINGTON COUNTY — A Lexington County man and woman were arrested following a traffic stop that led to multiple drug and weapons charges, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.
Community News
Lexington County Museum Christmas Open House Sunday
The Lexington County Museum will host its 29th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 14, from 1–4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Christmas traditions of the
Entertainment
South Carolina Philharmonic returns with 3rd Annual “Home for the Holidays”
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts, led by Music
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



































