Business
Ask the Expert: Can Annuities Help with Long-Term Care Planning?
By: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Certified Elder Law Attorney*, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: As an elder law attorney, one of the questions I often receive from clients planning for retirement or long-term care is about annuities—what they are, how they work, and whether they’re a good fit for their estate or Medicaid planning
Education
Joseph Chapman honored for excellence
Joseph Chapman, a SkillsUSA advisor and Law Enforcement instructor at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies, has won an Outstanding Career and Technical Educator award for participation in SkillsUSA and career and technical education. The award will be presented to Chapman during the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in
Sports
The Key to a Proper Wind-Up
By Robin All, PGA Life Member Commonly referred to as the “wind-up,” the proper golf swing sequence begins with a full hip turn, a shift in weight, and a shoulder turn that allows the extended arms to swing freely. As the wrists hinge, the clubface sets naturally into the correct
Departments
Public Safety
Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 14th-annual Guardians of the Night
Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 14th-annual
Community News
Ask the Expert: What is the Real Cost of Waiting to Create an Estate Plan?
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, LawyerLisa Elder Law & Estate Planning Center Expert Answer: If you’ve been thinking about retirement, helping aging parents, or planning for the next phase of
Entertainment
Lake Murray wins Readers’ Choice Award
Lake Murray has won the title of “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Photo by John BoozerLake Murray The Capital City/Lake Murray Country
Civic
Rotary May Student of the Month
Congratulations to Academy For Success student Justice Harris. He was named the Chapin Sunrise Rotary Student of the Month! He was celebrated for his performance inside and outside of the