By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr.Superintendent An essential task of any leader is to ensure that the organization’s processes produce its promise. The leader continuously improves strategic plans to achieve the organization’s vision and mission. In School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties, we believe that every student shouldContinue Reading
Mark your calendars for a blooming celebration of irises at the 60th South Carolina Iris Society Flower Show, themed “Happy Iris Cinco De Mayo,” on May 4th. The event will take place at the Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church located at 1005 Asbury Drive in Columbia from 1:30 pm toContinue Reading
Art enthusiasts and families alike are invited to experience the vibrant creativity of local artists at the Historic Melrose Art in the Yard event, set to enchant downtown Columbia this Sunday, May 5th. From 1 pm to 5 pm, the historic neighborhood will come alive with a dazzling array ofContinue Reading
Lexington County narcotics agents apprehended an Irmo man wanted on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 20 on April 24. Stewart Jamaul Stroman, 34, faces numerous charges, including multiple counts of trafficking methamphetamine exceeding 400 grams, trafficking fentanyl, and criminal conspiracy, as outlined in arrest warrants. LexingtonContinue Reading
A team of student rocket engineers from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has captured the attention of the nation by qualifying for the finals of the prestigious American Rocketry Challenge (ARC), the largest rocket contest globally. On May 18th, the team, known as the RocCATS, will showcaseContinue Reading
Get ready to savor the flavors of Louisiana right here in Columbia as the Rosewood Crawfish Festival celebrates its 18th year this Saturday, May 4th, from 11 am to 7 pm. Head over to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Drive, for a day filled with CajunContinue Reading
Legionnaires from American Legion Post 193 in Chapin will lay to rest the cremated remains of six previously unclaimed veterans at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Friday, May 10. US Army Veteran SSG Howard Weitzell, SSG Weitzell served in the US Army from November 24, 1975 – September 1,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin golf team finished the regular season with a pair of Top two finishes. Last week, the Eagles edged Lexington by two strokes to win the Lake Murray Cup. Chase Cline took medalist honors. On Monday, Lexington edged Chapin by three strokes to win theContinue Reading
The Chapin High School Girls Lacrosse team soared to victory, clinching the class 5A state championship in a thrilling match against Fort Mill. With a commanding 13-4 win at W.C. Hawkins Stadium on April 27th, the Eagles secured their second state title, repeating their triumph over Fort Mill from theContinue Reading
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Dr. Analisa Smith of Dutch Fork Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “As we celebrate Financial Literacy Month this April, we recognize the important contributions made by ourContinue Reading
The Scholarship Committee, comprising Allison Bennett, Vicky Phillips, and Judy Rich, is delighted to announce Kevin Chapman as the inaugural recipient of the Judy Carter Scholarship. This prestigious award was bestowed upon Kevin during the committee’s recent quarterly meeting. Kevin, a senior at Springhill High School, has been selected toContinue Reading
By Nicholle Burroughs, Chairman of the Greater Chapin Community Foundation Recently, the Greater Chapin Community Foundation (GCCF) held its Annual Grant Awards reception to celebrate the recent grant recipients. With great pride and immense joy, this special night included presentations from 17 organizations with grants totaling more than $21,000. Chairwoman andContinue Reading
The Cayce Fire Department (CFD) is embarking on an innovative venture to enhance community outreach and education by introducing South Carolina’s first registered Fire Department Therapy Horse, Muffin. This groundbreaking initiative aims to utilize Muffin’s unique abilities to educate people across the Midlands on fire safety and drug awareness. TheContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A pair of linemen who first developed their craft at high schools in Irmo have received an opportunity to compete on the pro level. Offensive lineman Kameron Stewart of Dutch Fork and defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat of Irmo both signed undrafted free agent deals with respectiveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The regular season came down to two final games on April 26 to decide not only the Region 4-5A champion, but the top seed out of the region. Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Lexington all had an opportunity at either winning the region outright or claiming aContinue Reading
A tip from the public led narcotics agents to a motel on Piney Grove Road Friday in their search for an accused drug dealer. “Investigators with the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team, along with narcotics investigators from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested 38-year-old Vander Antonio Mingledolph as heContinue Reading