Business
Those Black Streaks on Your Roof Aren’t Just Dirt — And They’re Costing You Money
By Brayden Rollins If your roof has dark streaks running down it, you might assume it’s just aging or dirt. The truth is more concerning — and more fixable — than most Chapin homeowners realize. Drive through just about any neighborhood in Chapin and you’ll spot them: dark black or
Education
Center for Advanced Technical Studies Earns National Recognition from SkillsUSA
IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies continues to gain national recognition, as its SkillsUSA chapter has once again been named a Model of Excellence—marking the sixth time in the past seven years the school has earned the distinction. The honor places The Center among the top 24 SkillsUSA
Sports
Local Angler Lands 20-Pound Striper on Lake Murray
Just a week ago, Mike Hoskins became one happy fisherman after landing a 20-pound, 32-inch striped bass on live herring purchased at Lake World. Lake Murray offers more than 50,000 acres of freshwater fishing and is well known for its largemouth bass and especially its striped bass. The lake’s average
Departments
Public Safety
Orangeburg Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Harbison Boulevard Shooting
LEXINGTON COUNTY — An Orangeburg man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his conviction in a 2022 shooting outside a Harbison Boulevard restaurant. Brandon Rashad Benjamin, 34,
Community News
Woodrow Marketplace Announces 2nd Annual May Market to Benefit Sharing God’s Love
IRMO, SC – Woodrow Marketplace is excited to announce the return of its 2nd Annual May Market, a community-centered celebration of local artisans, food, and family fun. The event will
Entertainment
Newberry’s Pork in the Park Returns with BBQ, Music and Family Fun
NEWBERRY — Barbecue lovers from across the region are invited to gather for the return of Pork in the Park, a longtime community favorite celebrating Southern food, music, and family-friendly
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


































