Dara Brown and Sylvia Flint, senior community health coordinator and project coordinator respectively at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center’s (BLEC) Diabetes Intervention Program (DIP) for Families, recently shared their research findings at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day. Their study titled “Impacting Diabetes Education: BringingContinue Reading

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Chapin Elementary School’s pollinator garden marked a significant milestone in the students’ journey toward environmental stewardship. Led by fourth-grade teachers Jennifer Layton and Teresa Randolph, the Pollinator Garden Project exemplifies the power of community collaboration and student-driven initiatives. Inspired by the concept of solutionaries, the studentsContinue Reading

From the College of Charleston Sports Information Office Freshman pitcher Hayden Thomas of the College of Charleston was named the Colonial Athletic Association’s Co-Rookie of the Week. The Brookland-Cayce High School graduate picked up his first career win and save against William and Mary. He allowed only two hits whileContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second time in four months, Cam Scott took part in a signing day at Lexington High School. This time, the All-State state champion shooting guard inked his letter of intent to an in-state school. After receiving a release from the University of Texas, ScottContinue Reading

Saluda Shoals Park is celebrating the opening of a new TRACK Trail today, April 25th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 1 pm at the Greenway trailhead, located across from the Environmental Center in Saluda Shoals Park. Funded by an Environmental Stewardship Grant from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, this newContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Chapin High School soccer teams had one mission Tuesday night. Win their respective matches against River Bluff and sole ownership of the Region 4-5A titles would be the prize at the end of the evening. The Lady Eagles accomplished their goal with a 2-0 victoryContinue Reading

By Al Dozier Leaders of municipalities from throughout Lexington County gathered for a special meeting April 19 to address the on-going conflicts with Lexington County Council on road maintenance issues. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson said he found the 90-minute at the Lexington Municipal Complex to be positive. He foresees theContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Chapin weightlifting team, under the leadership of head coach David Prince, won the Class 5A state weightlifting championship on March 27. Russell Gentry placed 1st and John Rossi was 3rd in the 160-pound weight class. (Photo by Chapin Eagle Club)Continue Reading

Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company, both based in Columbia, have merged to form a new parent company called Craft Brew Inc. This joint venture aims to create a holding company for regional breweries, offering resources for scaling up production, in-house can printing, and leveraging economies ofContinue Reading