Charlotte-based football coach recognized for military service and post-military veterans work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Jay Alverson, executive director of the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), will be formally awarded the University of South Carolina (USC) Outstanding Veteran Alumni Award on gameday, Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning withContinue Reading
Photo: Their barking days are over. RIP. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I’ve met a few legends: musicians, writers, athletes, actors, and a coach or three. Among the tops is Uga V. All Ugas have a following but Uga V outdid himself. He made Sports Illustrated’s 1997 cover asContinue Reading
Prisma Health dietitian offers tips for enjoying Halloween treats in moderation As Halloween approaches, costumes, decorations and candy take center stage. While enjoying a favorite treat is part of the holiday fun, experts at Prisma Health say the season is also a good time to consider how much added sugarContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our first two articles, we explored artificial intelligence (AI) and how our family and businesses use this phenomenal resource. You may recognize AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. These computer tools answer questions, explain subjects, and help us write or plan. For this third article,Continue Reading
Panda Express opened a new restaurant at 225 Harbison Boulevard in Columbia on Oct. 28, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $1,000 donation to FoodShare South Carolina. The grand opening also featured a special giveaway of limited-edition Pei Pei blind boxes with qualifying purchases. The new restaurant serves PandaContinue Reading
Photo: Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun (right) and Army Capt. Jerome A. Dolan, 1st Cavalry Division, carry an exhausted soldier off the battlefield in Korea, early in the war. Credit:Army VIRIN:500712-O-D0439-001 By Wade Thompson Things got serious as we geared up for the move north along the Korean DMZ. Every detailContinue Reading
Dear D5 Family, Every student who walks across a graduation stage represents a story of perseverance, growth, determination, and achievement. Behind each diploma are countless hours of hard work, a teacher’s encouragement, a family’s support, and a community’s commitment to the promise of every child. That is why I amContinue Reading
By Craig Sorensen, President, South Carolina Water Utilities South Carolina’s communities depend on water systems that are reliable, resilient, and financially sustainable. Whether it’s a family turning on the tap or a business opening its doors, reliable water service is something many of us rarely have to think about, evenContinue Reading
Chapin High School hosted River Bluff on Tuesday in the second round of the Class 5A Upper State playoffs. The Lady Eagles captured the Region 5-5A championship, and Esabella Bilbro was named Region Player of the Year. Photo by Chapinsports.comContinue Reading
Ex officio members named, including SCDNR director, along with 25 additional appointees representing various state and local agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced the establishment of the S.C. Conservation Commission Oct. 27, the Commission – created by Executive Order 2026-24 and effective Oct. 22.Continue Reading
Photos by chapinsports.com – Chapin quarterback Tyler Black hands off to Charlie Howell By Thomas Grant Jr. After going from winless to a .500 record in one season, the Chapin football team now awaits its playoff position. The Eagles finished the regular season 5-5 last Friday following a 31-24 overtimeContinue Reading
Chapin High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts made history at the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) Annual Conference, earning leadership roles that will bring the region’s student leadership conference to District Five for two consecutive years. Chapin High School juniors Tillman Lominack and GreeneContinue Reading
ICRC offers basketball and indoor soccer programs for youth IRMO — The Irmo Chapin Recreation District (ICRC) is accepting registrations for its winter youth sports programs through Nov. 4. Programs include coed basketball, boys and girls basketball, the Bridge Development League for boys and girls basketball, and winter indoor soccer.Continue Reading
Family event features rides, entertainment, games and costume contest at Icehouse Amphitheater LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department Foundation will host its 22nd annual Fall Festival Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater. Chief Terrence Green invites the community to enjoy an evening of family-friendlyContinue Reading
Katie Brave brings experience supporting children, teens and families COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has added Katie Brave, a licensed professional counselor, to its team. Brave specializes in supporting women, children and teens through mental health challenges, using psychotherapy approaches based on cognitive behavioral and family systemsContinue Reading
A rare sight today, the burn barrel By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net We had one. It stood on bricks near a tangled thicket of fragrant honeysuckle. I remember its strangely pleasant smell of burning paper, melting plastic, and blazing trash. I still hear the pop of exploding aerosols. TheContinue Reading