The waters of Lake Murray will get a break this weekend from the Midlands Striper Club. For the second time in three months, it will hold its monthly Youth Fishing Tournament at another remote lake. Clark’s Hill on Lake Thurmond will be the site for Saturday’s event. Last month sawContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Every year, wounded soldiers from all across the Southeast may enjoy a fun-filled day at no cost thanks to the Troop Appreciation Fishing Derby. The rescheduled 11th annual Fishing Derby was held Aug. 10 at the Lake Murray Sailing Cub. Sponsored by Dominion Energy and theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was eight years ago when the Blowfish baseball organization made the trek from Columbia across Lake Murray to Lexington County. On Saturday night, the team wearing the Lake Murray Blue jerseys completed its mission of bringing a Coastal Plain League title to the county andContinue Reading
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Ronnie Wessinger, Athletic Director at Chapin High School has been recognized as a Certified Master Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Wessinger has demonstrated exemplary knowledge, contributions and ongoing professional development in the field of interscholastic athletic administration.Continue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will host his annual bus tour from August 14-17, 2023, where he will travel throughout South Carolina’s Second Congressional District making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations. “Each August I host an annual bus tour where I visit all five counties across the Second CongressionalContinue Reading
On Labor Day, head to the Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church at 101 East Boundary Street, to enjoy the 14th annual Classic Car Show, sponsored by The Auto Shop of Chapin, LLC and presented by Columbia Classic Chevy Club. Entry fee is $20 all proceeds benefit Camp Kemo and Chapin WeContinue Reading
“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