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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

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
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Recent Posts

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

Center for Advanced Technical Studies Science Program Offering Dog Grooming Packages

On: February 6, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Eating for Healing: The Coziest One-Pot Dinner You’ll Want on Repeat

On: February 6, 2026
In: Columns, Health
Tagged: Eating for Healing, Jennifer Tardy

Literacy SC Seats Executive Board for 2026 Term

On: February 6, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Literacy SC

Columbia Philatelic Society to Host Winter Stamp Show

On: February 6, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Columbia Stamp Show

Business

Marketing Summit Set for Feb. 4 at Harbison Theatre

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

Columbia, S.C. — Marketing, communications and business professionals are invited to attend The Marketing Summit on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Harbison Theatre in Irmo. Presented by Capital City/Lake Murray Country and Experience Columbia SC, the half-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration opening at 8:30

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

Ask the Expert: What You Don’t Know About the Big Beautiful Bill Could Cost You

On: January 19, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Finances, LawyerLisa
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Education

District Five accepting preschool applications, kindergarten registration

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

IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will begin accepting applications for 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and registering students for 5-year-old kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year on Feb. 9. Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026, to apply for 4K. Parents must apply in person at

18 District Five teachers earn National Board Certification

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

Center for Advanced Technical Studies Science Program Offering Dog Grooming Packages

On: February 6, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Center for Advanced Technical Studies
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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

Crooked Creek Art League’s February Meeting on February 16

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

The Crooked Creek Art League’s Feb. 16 meeting will feature clay sculpture artist Diane Gilbert, who will present “Cheminement.” Gilbert’s sculptural work is inspired by the natural world, where mosquitoes

Columbia advances vision for Riverfront Park

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

Eating for Healing: The Coziest One-Pot Dinner You’ll Want on Repeat

On: February 6, 2026
In: Columns, Health
Tagged: Eating for Healing, Jennifer Tardy
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Entertainment

South Carolina Philharmonic announces two new board members

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

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Philharmonic has appointed Carol Addy and Hassan Anderson to its Board of Directors, adding two community leaders with strong ties to music, education and civic

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

On: January 19, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Riverbanks Zoo

Harbison Theatre Hosts Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner Tribute Saturday

On: January 14, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Harbison Theater, Live Music
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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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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

South Carolina Philharmonic announces two new board members

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