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Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo

On: February 10, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Gorillas, Riverbanks Zoo

Double the Love on Valentine’s Day

On: February 10, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Be a Sweetheart event, Mast General Store

In Our Schools: Celebrating School Counselors

On: February 10, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: school district 5

The transistor made history

On: February 10, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Tom Poland A Southern Writer

Lady Eagles continue to fly high under Jones

On: February 10, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Basketball, Chapin High School, High School Sports

District Five accepting preschool applications, kindergarten registration

On: February 9, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Kindergarten Registration
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Recent Posts

South Carolina Philharmonic announces two new board members

On: February 9, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Live Music, SC Phil

Crooked Creek Art League’s February Meeting on February 16

On: February 9, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Arts, Crooked Creek Art League

Samaritan’s Purse celebrates collection of 12.2 million shoeboxes

On: February 9, 2026
In: Non Profit
Tagged: Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse

Columbia advances vision for Riverfront Park

On: February 9, 2026
In: Community News, Government
Tagged: Parks and Recreation

18 District Five teachers earn National Board Certification

On: February 9, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Honors and Awards, school district 5

Chapin signees

On: February 9, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, Signings

Business

Double the Love on Valentine’s Day

On: February 10, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Be a Sweetheart event, Mast General Store

Mast General Store’s annual Be a Sweetheart event, which raises funds for local food banks, is scheduled for Feb. 14–15. For the past 23 years, Mast General Store has matched each pound of bulk candy purchased during Sweetheart weekend with a $1 donation to its local food security partner. Harvest

Marketing Summit Set for Feb. 4 at Harbison Theatre

On: February 2, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Capital City Lake Murray Country, Marketing Summit

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
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Education

In Our Schools: Celebrating School Counselors

On: February 10, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: school district 5

By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr.Superintendent February is a month filled with observances that enrich our school calendar, including Black History Month, Youth Leadership Month, National Children’s Dental Health Month, National Girls and Women’s Sports Day, and Random Acts of Kindness Week. Among these, the first week of February stands

District Five accepting preschool applications, kindergarten registration

On: February 9, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Kindergarten Registration

18 District Five teachers earn National Board Certification

On: February 9, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Honors and Awards, school district 5
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Sports

Lady Eagles continue to fly high under Jones

On: February 10, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Basketball, Chapin High School, High School Sports

By Thomas Grant Jr. Under first-year head coach Terrence Jones, the Chapin girls’ basketball team is enjoying its best season in 12 years. Last Friday, the Lady Eagles rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat River Bluff 43–39. Alaya Douglas led Chapin with 12 points, while Sami Stephenson added 11

Chapin signees

On: February 9, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, Signings

Golf Tips for Seniors: Weather has the Range closed?

On: February 4, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors
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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

The transistor made history

On: February 10, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Tom Poland A Southern Writer

By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Cell phones are a big deal but to some of us the transistor was an even bigger deal. I was disobeying my parents staying

Crooked Creek Art League’s February Meeting on February 16

On: February 9, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Arts, Crooked Creek Art League

Columbia advances vision for Riverfront Park

On: February 9, 2026
In: Community News, Government
Tagged: Parks and Recreation
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Entertainment

Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo

On: February 10, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Gorillas, Riverbanks Zoo

Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, will relocate to the Dallas Zoo

South Carolina Philharmonic announces two new board members

On: February 9, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Live Music, SC Phil

Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events

On: January 19, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Riverbanks Zoo
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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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Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo

On: February 10, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Gorillas, Riverbanks Zoo

Double the Love on Valentine’s Day

On: February 10, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Be a Sweetheart event, Mast General Store

In Our Schools: Celebrating School Counselors

On: February 10, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: school district 5
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