Business
Those Black Streaks on Your Roof Aren’t Just Dirt — And They’re Costing You Money
By Brayden Rollins If your roof has dark streaks running down it, you might assume it’s just aging or dirt. The truth is more concerning — and more fixable — than most Chapin homeowners realize. Drive through just about any neighborhood in Chapin and you’ll spot them: dark black or
Education
District Five Names Interim Chief Operations Officer
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named Allen Knotts as Interim Chief Operations Officer. He replaces Gerald Gary, who is leaving the district to become superintendent of the Sumter School District. Knotts has served the district since August 2022 as Director of Facilities. Prior to joining District Five, he
Sports
Golf Tips for Seniors: The Masters Golf Tournament
By Robin All I hope some—if not all—of you had a chance to watch The Masters Tournament! We saw many drives over 300 yards, expertly shaped to match the curvature of each hole. From there, players had to select the proper club to reach firm, lightning-fast greens—hoping the ball would
Departments
Public Safety
Firefighters raise $50K for cancer charity
On March 28, Columbia’s annual Fire Truck Pull raised approximately $50,000 to support pediatric cancer research. The event was organized by Curing Kids Cancer, a national nonprofit dedicated to funding
Community News
Miss Spring Hill Pageant Donates $2,000 to Fight Human Trafficking
SPRING HILL — The Miss Spring Hill Pageant recently presented a $2,000 donation to Lighthouse for Life, supporting the organization’s mission to combat human trafficking and assist survivors. The contribution
Entertainment
Riverbanks Zoo sets spring events
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is welcoming spring with a full slate of events designed to combine family fun, conservation, and hands-on gardening inspiration throughout the second quarter of 2026. President
Civic
Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Names February Student of the Month
The Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club has named Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet fifth grader Allison Reyes Andres as its February Student of the Month. Seven Oaks Principal Dr. Angie Slatton


































