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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
District Recycling Project Supports EdVenture Maker Space
IRMO — Each March, the Office of Academics organizes a recycling initiative in recognition of Global Recycling Day, encouraging students and staff to contribute to sustainability efforts while supporting community partners. This year’s project focused on collecting recyclable materials for EdVenture Children’s Museum, which requested supplies for its A-Ha Maker
Sports
Golf Tips for Seniors: The Masters Golf Tournament
By Robin All I hope some—if not all—of you had a chance to watch The Masters Tournament! We saw many drives over 300 yards, expertly shaped to match the curvature of each hole. From there, players had to select the proper club to reach firm, lightning-fast greens—hoping the ball would
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
Target to Host Car Seat Trade-In Event April 19–May 2
COLUMBIA — Target is bringing back its popular Car Seat Trade-In event from April 19 through May 2, giving local families an opportunity to recycle old car seats while saving
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

































