Business
Capital Office Products celebrates 30 years
A locally owned office products company is celebrating 30 years in business, marking three decades of helping organizations stay productive through customer service and a commitment to building lasting relationships. Founded three decades ago by Bill MacDonald, with a passion for serving local businesses, the company was built on a
Education
Two District Five Student Councils earn national award
For their records of leadership, service and activities that improve their schools and communities, the student councils of Irmo High School and Spring Hill High School have been recognized as 2026 National Gold Councils of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). The NASC program is supported by
Sports
Eagles sit atop region standings
Photo by Chapin boys soccer By Thomas Grant Jr. Things are looking up for Chapin soccer entering Spring Break. The boys’ team remains undefeated in Region 4-5A at 6-0. They can solidify their lead over second-place Lexington with a win April 14 at Cecil Woolbright Field. The Eagles (12-2, 6-0)
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
Prisma Health offers free cancer screenings
In recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health will offer free head and neck cancer screenings on April 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at Prisma
Entertainment
Sisters Singing Jazz returns April 14
The second installment of the Jazz@701 Sisters Singing Jazz series will take place April 14, featuring vocalist Quiana Parler. Parler, a two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, lyricist, and composer, is widely
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




































