Jay and I have been through a lot of things in our life. We’ve moved around the country opening and managing restaurants and we have been blessed with an amazing family. For the past 20 years, we have lived in our Irmo and Chapin community and we are blessed toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin High School golf team closed out the season on a high note. Pictured above Chapin golf coach Greg Hamm holds the Class 5A runner-up trophy. Chapin finished second behind Boiling Springs by one stroke in the South Carolina High School League Class 5A tournament heldContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Abigail White of Chapin won the 3200 meters at the Class 5A South Carolina High School League track and field finals at Spring Valley High School. She also finished second in the 1600 meters to help the Lady Eagles place seventh in the team standings. TeammateContinue Reading
The storybook ending to a legendary head coaching career was not to be for Phil Savitz. River Bluff”s quest to win a final state title for the Palmetto State’s winningest boys soccer head coach ended short of its goal. The Gators were defeated on penalty kicks by Stratford in theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Did Lexington County turn down a brand new ambulance funded by the state? That’s what some residents are saying about the county’s response to Sen. Ronnie Cromer’s offer of $365,000 in state funds for the purchase of a fully-equipped ambulance to serve the Chapin area. Cromer’s actionContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System will be hosting the 14th annual VA2K Walk & Roll March 17. The 2K will be hosted at three locations (Dorn VAMC, Sumter VA Clinic, and Anderson VA Clinic). The Dorn VAMC’s walk will run from 11 am – 3 pm at the walkingContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum has proudly acquired the Matriarchs of the Lowcountry portrait series by artist and storyteller Natalie Daise. Renowned for her role in the Nickelodeon series Gullah Gullah Island, Daise created these portraits to honor six Black women who have been pivotal in preserving and promoting GullahContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is set to host an exciting event featuring rising culinary star Amethyst Ganaway on May 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The event, titled Harvesting Heritage: A History of Black Culinary Traditions in the Palmetto State, marks the beginning of a yearlong collaboration with Ganaway,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is making its return this summer, featuring an extensive array of farm and art sites across the state. Scheduled for May 18-19 in Newberry County and June 15-16 in Lexington County, the tour has expanded to include nine new counties and reintroduce elevenContinue Reading
From Nathan Ballentine and Nathan’s News Like many of y’all, I drive this route almost every day. For several months (possibly years?) I noticed the traffic backed up in the mornings and afternoons. I mean, terribly! Mornings: people from Chapin coming down 76 to get on highway at Peak ExitContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. After 848 career victories, six state boys basketball titles and having sent numerous players into the college and coaching ranks over 43 years, Irmo’s Tim Whipple has called it a career. Last week, the Palmetto State’s second-winningest boys basketball coach announced his retirement. He leaves behindContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. About two weeks ago, the Chapin softball team was one loss away from post-season elimination. The Lady Eagles responded with four straight wins to claim the Class 5A District Five title. On Wednesday, they found themselves in a similar position in the Lower State playoffs followingContinue Reading
Patrick Walters of Summerville once again showcased his prowess on the waters of Lake Murray, clinching another Bassmaster win with impressive skill and determination. Despite the challenges posed by severe weather, Walters demonstrated his mastery of the sport and emerged victorious in the Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite pro fishing tournament.Continue Reading
On May 4th, the South Carolina Philharmonic hosted the 2nd annual Star Wars Day “May The 4th Be With You” 5k run/walk, held at Saluda Shoals Park. Participants of all ages gathered to embark on a cosmic journey through the scenic trails, embracing the spirit of the iconic Star WarsContinue Reading
Last week, the sun unleashed a series of powerful solar flares, triggering an extreme geomagnetic storm that reverberated across the Earth. This cosmic event had a profound impact on power grids and communications systems worldwide. However, amidst the chaos, a breathtaking spectacle unfolded in the night sky—the Aurora Borealis, alsoContinue Reading
The Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) held its monthly meeting on May 6th, drawing an overflow crowd of twenty-three candidates gearing up for the June 11 Primary. Following stump speeches from the candidates, the LCRP Executive Committee made endorsements in selected races. Chairman Mark Weber emphasized the party’s commitment toContinue Reading