By Sarah Ostergaard The October 6, 2025 school board meeting attempted to clear up miscommunications and misperceptions. At that board meeting, there was a presentation about the possibility of a high school 4×4 scheduling option. Whether a full school schedule change or a change for some students within a school,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the I-126 West off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard as of December 1 at 6 a.m. The ramp is scheduled to reopen at 10 p.m. on December 20, pending weather conditions. The temporary closure is necessary to allow construction crews to continue workContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Chapin High School is beginning the search for a new head football coach following Ryan Cole’s transition into an administrative role. After two seasons leading the Eagles, Cole has been approved as the school’s new assistant principal. The Lexington-Richland District Five office notified parents of theContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose The US Bureau of Labor documented food prices have increased 30% since 2020! Contrary to what politicians promised and with few exceptions, the November 2025 Wall Street Journal reported that food prices aren’t coming down! The USDA reported families spend more than 15% of their income on food (Singles $300-$600, CouplesContinue Reading
By Robin All A proper finishing position starts with the lower body leading the way. As your hips shift forward, your back arches slightly, and your head stays behind — a natural result of starting the downswing from the ground up. About two-thirds of the way back, skilled players’ bodiesContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Christmas lights are beautiful at this time of year, The Spirit of Lake Murray, is offering a cruise on December 21 from 6:30- 8:30 to see the lights on Lake Murray. This cruise will bring an extra special Christmas cheer to the season. The Boarding begins atContinue Reading
IRMO — Students from Lexington-Richland School District Five programs at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies collaborated to design, build, and light a new display for the Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission’s annual Saluda Shoals Holiday Lights on the River. For 2025, the students completed a dunk tank scene featuring Santa’s elves.Continue Reading
IRMO — Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2026 Recruitment Event on Saturday, January 10, giving educators and support staff the opportunity to speak one-on-one with district personnel and administrators about employment opportunities. The in-person event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at The Center forContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy You know the feeling… You’re exhausted but wired.Your throat feels scratchy, but a full-blown cold never arrives.You drag through the day — yet your labs come back “normal.” It’s not in your head, and it’s not always “just a virus.”This is what many practitioners call immune depletionContinue Reading
LEXINGTON COUNTY — A Lexington County man and woman were arrested following a traffic stop that led to multiple drug and weapons charges, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Jonathon Shockley, 26, was charged with: Two counts of trafficking fentanyl Two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaineContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Who owned the land in the 1800s that is now the Timberlake area of Chapin? To answer that, let’s journey into the Connelly family history. Rufus Lewie Connelly, born in 1868, grew up during the challenging post-Civil War years, when high taxes and scarcity of food andContinue Reading
Courtesy of Seahawks.com NFL rookie Nick Emmanwori had a game for the ages this past weekend for the Seattle Seahawks. The former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina safety made his return to the Southeast last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. In the 37-9 win, Emmanwori put upContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. (Photo courtesy of Chapin High School) Two-sport standout Reagan Hubbard achieved a major milestone in girls’ basketball last Friday, scoring 15 points in Chapin’s 55–31 victory over Dreher. In addition to helping snap the Lady Eagles’ two-game losing streak, Hubbard surpassed 1,000 career points, marking aContinue Reading
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department raised over $1,800 in a single day this year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) were out in force ringing the bells for the SalvationContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of North Carolina State athletics By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson closed out his freshman college season with a career performance. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” had an historic performance for North Carolina State this past Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. He rushed forContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week, we covered right-arm extension after impact. This week, we’re focusing on the left arm (the back arm) during the backswing. Most golfers have heard the classic advice: “Keep your left arm straight.”However, many interpret this as keeping the arm stiff or locked, which actually restrictsContinue Reading