“X” marks the place for our Labor Day march and event, sailors. Our pirate-themed parade fleet will sail down Chapin Road from the Great Southern Homes parking lot (previously the GIS building at 917 Chapin Rd) to St. Peters Church Road on Monday morning, led by this year’s Grand Marshal,Continue Reading
The Justin Pepper Walk, Run, Ruck! comes back to Crooked Creek Park in 2023. Come get your steps in at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday as a runner, walker, or as a competitor in the Ruck component!Continue Reading
Taste of Chapin, sponsored by Chophouse of Chapin and in collaboration with the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce, offers exceptional dining discounts with participating local restaurants in Chapin. Come celebrate our local restaurant week and try that one thing from that local place you’ve been meaning to try!Continue Reading
The Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) conducted their annual convention in Greenville last week, and Town Administrator Nicholle Burroughs, Mayor Al Koon, and Councilmembers Vicky Shealy and Greg White were present. The Town of Chapin received the MASC Municipal Achievement Award in recognition of its exceptional performance and creativeContinue Reading
Unbound Dance Company will present Unbeing, its third consecutive annual show August 25 and 26. Performances will be at 7 pm on both days at Dreher High School, 3319 Millwood Avenue, Columbia. Unbeing explores the process of stripping away the layers of our past to confront the raw truth ofContinue Reading
The South Carolina Historic Black College Union (HBCU) Alumni Alliance has announced the inaugural SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk is set for September 16 at 9 am in Downtown Columbia. The event aims to celebrate HBCU excellence, promote health and wellness and foster community engagement. General registration is $45 until SeptemberContinue Reading
NoMa Warehouse has announced SolFest RollFest, a music and bicycle festival is back for its 3rd year, and will take place August 26 from 4 – 10 pm at NoMa Warehouse. A music and community event started by NoMa Warehouse in 2021, SolFest began as a micro-music festival hosted atContinue Reading
Lexington Richland District Five schools held their annual school year kick-off on Friday, August 11 at Irmo High School. All the district schools were represented along with their teachers and staff and awards were presented for 2023-24 Employee of the Year, Elizabeth Balog of Harbison West Elementary; District Teacher ofContinue Reading
The South Carolina Women’s Open will be held in Blythewood, South Carolina at Cobblestone Park Golf Club, August 11-13. This championship is an official LPGA Legends Tour points event. The South Carolina Women’s Open was established in 2018 by The Women’s South Carolina Golf Association and Rockin’ Double Bar Productions.Continue Reading
A wanted man died Wednesday afternoon after running away from Lexington County deputies. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has not publicly identified the man, pending notification of family members. “Work is already underway to confirm what happened in this situation and what caused the man’s death,” Lexington County Sheriff JayContinue Reading
Turning Pages SC will hold its 55th birthday bash, Dive into a Literary Feast, at River’s Edge Retreat on August 26 from 4 – 8 pm, The organization is commemorating more than five decades of empowering adults through the power of reading. Over the decades, Turning Pages SC has hadContinue Reading
Rylee Jeffcoat of Chapin was crowned Teen All-Star United States 2024, on the Savannah Theatre stage on July 29. Jeffcoat and the other contestants began their week on July 26 with meetings and rehearsals. They also attended the live production of “Rewind” at the Savannah Theatre, a Riverboat Dinner CruiseContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Scott Malyerck, a prominent figure in South Carolina’s political landscape and a dedicated public servant. Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Scott’s legacy is marked by his exceptional contributions to upholding American Democracy, his commitment to Conservative Values, andContinue Reading
By Cindy Chin In January of this year, CGC President Cindy Chin applied for multiple awards on the state level – highlighting the work of Chapin Garden Club members completed throughout the year in the Chapin community. Garden Club of SC Board of Directors reviewed all award applications from acrossContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The wait is over for the Lexington County Blowfish. Nine years after making the move from Columbia across Lake Murray to Lexington, the team is back in the Coastal Plain League Petitt Cup final. The Blowfish earned a berth Tuesday after winning the final two gamesContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died at the scene of a house fire in the 500 block of Pleasant View Drive in Lexington shortly before 6:30 am on August 5. Shelia Denise Turner, 70, of Lexington, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remainsContinue Reading