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SC Sweep Returns March 21–29

On: March 11, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Clean Up, Palmetto Pride

Alencia Johnson to Hold Book Signing Friday

On: March 11, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Author, Book Signing

Hearts for D5

On: March 11, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Chapin Intermediate School, Fund Raising

Columbia’s Skyline Comes to Columbiana Centre

On: March 11, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Art, Wall Mural

Eating for Healing: National Nutrition Month: Cutting Through the Confusion

On: March 11, 2026
In: Columns, Health
Tagged: Eating for Healing, Jennifer Tardy

Man, the intruder

On: March 11, 2026
In: Columns
Tagged: A Southern Writer, Tom Poland
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Recent Posts

Ask The Expert: Why Do I Really Need a Trust?

On: March 11, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Financial Planning, LawyerLisa, Legal

Individual tickets now available for the 10th-Annual Global Eco Adventures EcoBall

On: March 11, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: EcoBall, Environment

Chapin Boys Reach No. 1 in Class 5A Division II Soccer Rankings, Girls are ranked Second

On: March 10, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, Rankings, Soccer

Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival Set for March 21

On: March 10, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Cherry Blossom Festival, Town of Irmo

Wienermobile Rolling Into West Columbia March 12

On: March 10, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: City of West Columbia, Special Event

American Floral earns national wedding industry awards

On: March 9, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Honors and Awards

Business

Ask The Expert: Why Do I Really Need a Trust?

On: March 11, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Financial Planning, LawyerLisa, Legal

Expert Answer: For many people, the word “trust” brings to mind wealthy families or complex tax planning. In reality, trusts are one of the most practical estate planning tools for ordinary families, including parents of young children,  homeowners, and anyone who wants to make things easier for their loved ones. A

American Floral earns national wedding industry awards

On: March 9, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Honors and Awards

Greater Chapin Chamber Announces 2026 Annual Awards Gala Nominees

On: March 3, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce
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Education

Hearts for D5

On: March 11, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Chapin Intermediate School, Fund Raising

Chapin Intermediate School administrators and members of the school’s PTO stand in front of pledges collected during the Lexington-Richland School District Five Hearts for D5 campaign. The school raised more than $1,000 to support the district’s snack pack and student grant programs. Hearts for D5 is sponsored by the District

District Five dancers shine at state competition

On: March 9, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Competition, school district 5

District Five Holds Fourth Annual First Jobs Signing Day

On: March 3, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Jobs, school district 5
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Sports

Chapin Boys Reach No. 1 in Class 5A Division II Soccer Rankings, Girls are ranked Second

On: March 10, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Chapin High School, High School Sports, Rankings, Soccer

Photo by Ed Walker By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin boys’ soccer team has climbed to the top of the Class 5A Division II rankings while building momentum early in the season. The Eagles hold a 4-1 record and are riding a three-game winning streak. They also sit at No.

Young Pelion Racer Preston Blevins Eyes World Stage

On: March 3, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Kart Racing, Racing

Lady Eagles close out successful 1st year with Jones

On: March 3, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Basketball, Chapin High School, High School Sports
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Lexington County investigators seek tips on man’s 2025 disappearance

On: March 9, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Lexington County Sheriffs Department, Missing Persons

LEXINGTON — Lexington County investigators are asking for the public’s help in a missing person case that began more than a year ago. Drayton Lucas, 25, was last seen the

Digital forensics a crime-solving game-changer

On: March 1, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Crime, Richland County Sheriffs Department

SCDC Inmate Indicted for Threatening the President, Religious Groups

On: February 23, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Indictments, Threats, United States Attorney
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Community News

SC Sweep Returns March 21–29

On: March 11, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Clean Up, Palmetto Pride

South Carolinians are invited to roll up their sleeves and help clean up their communities during the 2026 SC Sweep, a 10-day statewide anti-litter campaign organized by PalmettoPride. Taking place

Alencia Johnson to Hold Book Signing Friday

On: March 11, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Author, Book Signing

Columbia’s Skyline Comes to Columbiana Centre

On: March 11, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Art, Wall Mural
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Entertainment

Irmo Helps Launch Fundraising Campaign for All-Inclusive Play

On: February 20, 2026
In: Community News, Recreation
Tagged: Rawls Creek Park

The Town of Irmo is launching a community-wide fundraising campaign to support the development of Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park—an all-inclusive play space designed to ensure children of

Girls Night Out with Ellen Skrmetti is Saturday

On: February 18, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Comedy, Harbison Theater

Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo

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

Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Names February Student of the Month

On: March 1, 2026
In: Civic, Education
Tagged: Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary, 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

Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief

On: October 23, 2025
In: Civic, Non Profit
Tagged: Donations, Midlands Orphan Relief

Gateway Baptist Students Serve Community Through Mission Ballentine

On: August 20, 2025
In: Civic
Tagged: Mission Ballentine, The Cooperative Ministry
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SC Sweep Returns March 21–29

On: March 11, 2026
In: Community News
Tagged: Clean Up, Palmetto Pride

Alencia Johnson to Hold Book Signing Friday

On: March 11, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Author, Book Signing

Hearts for D5

On: March 11, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Chapin Intermediate School, Fund Raising
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