Business
ACEC-SC Celebrates Future Leaders Program Graduates
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized 26 graduates of its 2025-26 Future Leaders Program during the South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show held in June. The Future Leaders Program is ACEC-SC’s premier leadership development initiative, designed to prepare high-performing professionals for future leadership roles
Education
District Five announces meal policy
School District Five has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch program and the School Breakfast program. School officials have adopted the following household size and income criteria for determining eligibility: Household size and income guidelines for free meals
Sports
Chapin places 2nd in Carlisle Cup
(Photos by Edward Walker) By Thomas Grant Jr. You can’t spell CHAMPION without the letters in CHAPIN. It’s an adage proudly adopted by the Lexington County school near Lake Murray. Over the years, Chapin has claimed over 60 state titles in nearly every S.C. High School League sport. The 2025-26
Departments
Public Safety
A Phoenix on the Tide
Cheyenne Twilley and the Future of South Carolina’s Coast By SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin Long before dawn spills across the salt marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, the tide is
Community News
Chapin council calls for Mayor’s Resignation
At the July 21st Chapin Town Council meeting four council members presented a resolution of ‘no confidence’ towards Mayor Bill Mitchell asking for him to seriously consider resigning. Council members
Entertainment
South Carolina Philharmonic Names New Director of Marketing
Drew Baron joined the orchestra July 13 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic has appointed Drew Baron as its new Director of Marketing. Baron officially joined the organization July
Civic
Epworth Donation
Lisa Livingston Fusco,Senior Director of Development and Communications at Epworth Children’s Home receives a scholarship check from members of GFWC St. Andrews Woman’sClub, Gail Elfert, Missy Klopfer, Linda Davis and






























