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Dream Rookie Season Continues for Irmo’s Nick Emmanwori

On: February 2, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Football, NFL

Marketing Summit Set for Feb. 4 at Harbison Theatre

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

S.C.’s Growth Story: Dispelling the Myth of Choosing Between Economic and Environmental Sustainability

On: February 2, 2026
In: Opinion
Tagged: Editorial

Wrestling playoffs suspended due to weather

On: February 1, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, wrestling

Jason Branham Will Not Seek Re-Election

On: February 1, 2026
In: Community News, Government
Tagged: elections, Politics

Eating for Healing: Feeling Ambitious… but Burned Out?

On: February 1, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Health, Jennifer Tardy
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Recent Posts

Why you start isn’t why you’ll stay

On: February 1, 2026
In: Columns, Health
Tagged: Health and Fitness, Radley West

Golf Tips for Seniors: Impact

On: February 1, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Instruction, Robin All

Hearts of Love Luncheon Set for February 14

On: February 1, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Hearts of Love Luncheon, Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church

The Center to Host Open House and Student Showcase

On: February 1, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Open House, school district 5

In Our Schools: January 29, 2026

On: January 28, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Dr Akil Ross

Chapin High School Names Cory Helms as New Head Football Coach

On: January 28, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Football, High School Sports

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

The Center to Host Open House and Student Showcase

On: February 1, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Open House, school district 5

CHAPIN — The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will open its doors to the community with an Open House and Student Showcase on Tuesday, February 3, from 5–7 p.m. at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin. During the event, parents, students, and community members will have the opportunity to

Mardi Gras Dinner Culinary Class Offered at Center for Advanced Technical Studies

On: January 27, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Center for Advanced Technical Studies, Instruction, school district 5

Literacy SC Honors Volunteers and Learners

On: January 26, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Literacy SC
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Sports

Dream Rookie Season Continues for Irmo’s Nick Emmanwori

On: February 2, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Football, NFL

By Thomas Grant Jr. Nick Emmanwori is enjoying a rookie NFL season many veterans only dream about. The Seattle Seahawks safety — and former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina standout — is one win away from claiming football’s ultimate prize: a Super Bowl championship. Emmanwori is also

Wrestling playoffs suspended due to weather

On: February 1, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, wrestling

Golf Tips for Seniors: Impact

On: February 1, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Instruction, Robin All
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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

Jason Branham Will Not Seek Re-Election

On: February 1, 2026
In: Community News, Government
Tagged: elections, Politics

Richland County Councilman Jason Branham announces he will not seek re-election to county council in 2026, concluding his current term representing District 1. “I grew up in Richland County with

Eating for Healing: Feeling Ambitious… but Burned Out?

On: February 1, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: Health, Jennifer Tardy

Why you start isn’t why you’ll stay

On: February 1, 2026
In: Columns, Health
Tagged: Health and Fitness, Radley West
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Entertainment

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

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

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, and a full lineup of events

Harbison Theatre Hosts Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner Tribute Saturday

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

Congressman Joe Wilson Honors Miriam Atria in Congressional Record

On: January 13, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Capital City Lake Murray Country, Congressman Joe Wilson, Honors and Awards, Tourism
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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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Dream Rookie Season Continues for Irmo’s Nick Emmanwori

On: February 2, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Football, NFL

Marketing Summit Set for Feb. 4 at Harbison Theatre

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

S.C.’s Growth Story: Dispelling the Myth of Choosing Between Economic and Environmental Sustainability

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In: Opinion
Tagged: Editorial
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