The Chapin High School competitive cheer program turned in a dominant performance at home, winning all three divisions — varsity, junior varsity, and middle school — at the Lake Murray Invitational, held October 25 at Chapin High School. The Lady Eagles hosted the annual competition, which featured top programs fromContinue Reading
I had the privilege of interviewing Francis Eleazer in 2017. She was born in 1926, and her parents were William Walter and Eunice Eargle Eleazer. Her memories echo the stories of many others in the Dutch Fork. She grew up in the Spring Hill area and remembered her and herContinue Reading
CHAPIN, SC – The Town of Chapin is pleased to announce that the dispute with Town resident Earnest Giardino has been resolved by agreement between the parties. Mr. Giardino was concerned that a prior ordinance of the Town that addressed picketing, parading, marching, and demonstrations, restricted his First Amendment rightContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – More than 400 entrepreneurs and business professionals attended the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity’s (OSBO) annual Small Business Forum, “THRIVE 25,” held October 15 at The Meeting Place Church and Conference Center. The event served as both an educational conference and networking opportunity for established andContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The Cooperative Ministry is seeking volunteers for the 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free tax preparation services to individuals and families with low-to-moderate incomes. Since 2010, The Cooperative Ministry’s VITA program has prepared more than 70,000 tax returns, returning over $88 million in refundsContinue Reading
School District Five and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) have teamed up to launch the Bridge Development League, a new youth sports program designed to help middle school students develop athletic skills, sportsmanship, and school pride. The Bridge Development League serves children ages 9–14 and focuses on preparing athletesContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, Certified Holistic Nutritionist Each week, I share practical wellness tips and research-backed insights to help you fuel your body, balance your hormones, and boost your energy naturally. This week’s focus is on protecting brain health, strengthening the immune system, and embracing the power of real food. StudyContinue Reading
By Robin All If I could go back more than 70 years, to when I first took up golf, I wish I hadn’t learned to putt with my wrists! My pro — and just about everyone else back then — used their wrists when putting and chipping. Some, like myContinue Reading
Dr. Tom Mullikin receives lofty honor from Chief Justice John W. Kittredge By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A meeting of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Board of Directors was pleasantly and unexpectedly interrupted by Chief Justice John W. Kittredge, South Carolina Supreme Court, who approached the podium andContinue Reading
By Liesha Huffstetler-Wessinger How did the German immigrants get their land from King George? It was called a “Kings Land Grant, and some of us “1752 locals” know the location our ancestor’s original land grant. A rare few live on that land granted to the family 273 years later. TheyContinue Reading
By Liesha Huffstetler-Wessinger Community Appreciation CookoutAmerican Legion Post 193 will host a Community Appreciation Hot Dog Cookout on Friday, November 8, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Boland Ace Hardware in Chapin. Stop by for free hot dogs and fellowship as the Legion thanks the community for its ongoing support. SCDOTContinue Reading
Donations Accepted at Irmo Branch Library Through October 31 IRMO, S.C. – The Irmo Branch Library is partnering with the Lake Murray–Irmo Woman’s Club to collect donations for Midlands Orphan Relief, a nonprofit that supports children affected by abandonment, abuse, or neglect. Community members are encouraged to donate new orContinue Reading
Cultural Field Trip Brings Language and Tradition to Life IRMO, S.C. – Eighth-grade Spanish I students from Dutch Fork Middle School recently attended a special Mexican folklórico dance performance as part of their ongoing cultural studies. Under the guidance of their teacher Mia Wilkins, students had the opportunity to experienceContinue Reading
By Radley West The Two Most Detrimental and Overused Phrases in American Culture Today: “It’s Not Fair” and “I Deserve It.” In a time when motivational quotes plaster our screens and self-help slogans promise quick fixes, two seemingly harmless phrases are quietly chipping away at the very fabric of resilienceContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Photographs speak if you listen to them. That curling, cracked Polaroid of your deceased uncle and aunt tells a story as surely as the photos of Iwo Jima and V-J Day in Times Square images do. A world entire lives inside the four wallsContinue Reading
Chris Williams’ Carolina Korean Cheesesteak (left) and Pesto & Pimento Lobster Grilled Cheese served with Coconut Curry Tomato Basil Soup (right). Chef Chris Williams Wins 2nd Place in Sandwich Category at the World Food Championships Local Chef Shines Nationally with His Signature Southern-Korean Fusion IRMO, S.C. – Representing Team LakeContinue Reading