School District Five’s Student Nutrition department is continuing its commitment to ensuring no child goes hungry by providing meals to students participating in the district’s after-school programs. The meals are made possible through the district’s sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. The program,Continue Reading

Dutch Fork High School teacher Christopher Carroll has been selected as a 2025 Teacher of the Game honoree. The program, presented by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union in partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Gamecock Athletics, recognizes outstanding South Carolina educators during Gamecock football home games. “Every graduation IContinue Reading

The Lexington County Museum will host its 29th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 14, from 1–4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Christmas traditions of the past, as most of the 30 historic structures on the museum’s 6.5-acre complex will be open and decorated with authenticContinue Reading

By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A restless boy grew up in the midst of forests and pastures. Outside of biking, reading, and exploring woods, the Augusta Highway entertained me. If Rambling Man was born on the back seat of a bus rolling down Highway 41, traffic rolling down HighwayContinue Reading

By Sarah Ostergaard The October 6, 2025 school board meeting attempted to clear up miscommunications and misperceptions. At that board meeting, there was a presentation about the possibility of a high school 4×4 scheduling option. Whether a full school schedule change or a change for some students within a school,Continue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School is beginning the search for a new head football coach following Ryan Cole’s transition into an administrative role. After two seasons leading the Eagles, Cole has been approved as the school’s new assistant principal. The Lexington-Richland District Five office notified parents of theContinue Reading

By Mike DuBose The US Bureau of Labor documented food prices have increased 30% since 2020! Contrary to what politicians promised and with few exceptions, the November 2025 Wall Street Journal reported that food prices aren’t coming down! The USDA reported families spend more than 15% of their income on food (Singles $300-$600, CouplesContinue Reading

By Robin All A proper finishing position starts with the lower body leading the way. As your hips shift forward, your back arches slightly, and your head stays behind — a natural result of starting the downswing from the ground up. About two-thirds of the way back, skilled players’ bodiesContinue Reading

By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Christmas lights are beautiful at this time of year, The Spirit of Lake Murray, is offering a cruise on December 21 from 6:30- 8:30 to see the lights on Lake Murray. This cruise will bring an extra special Christmas cheer to the season. The Boarding begins atContinue Reading

IRMO — Students from Lexington-Richland School District Five programs at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies collaborated to design, build, and light a new display for the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission’s annual Saluda Shoals Holiday Lights on the River. For 2025, the students completed a dunk tank scene featuring Santa’s elves.Continue Reading

IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2026 Recruitment Event on Saturday, January 10, giving educators and support staff the opportunity to speak one-on-one with district personnel and administrators about employment opportunities. The in-person event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Center forContinue Reading