Annie Mack Seawell was proudly recognized as Piney Woods Elementary School’s Student of the Month during the Chapin Sunrise Rotary Club’s November meeting. This accolade is a tribute to Annie’s exceptional kindness, self-confidence, and unwavering commitment to doing what is right. Annie’s standout qualities include her genuine kindness, making aContinue Reading
by Nicholle Burroughs, Chair for the Greater Chapin Community Foundation Do you know of a local volunteer or philanthropist that deserves recognition? The Greater Chapin Community Foundation (GCCF), an endowment publicly funded by and for the people residing in Chapin and neighboring communities, is delighted to announce its annual ChapinContinue Reading
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and representatives from the Babcock Center unveiled this year’s “Official City Ornament” at a press conference on November 3. This year’s ornament depicts Riverfront Park. It is the 31st ornament in the collectors’ series. Each ornament is 24-karat gold on brass and comes in a feltContinue Reading
First grader Londyn Stoner from Chapin Elementary School has been honored by the Chapin Sunrise Rotary as their September Student of the Month. “Londyn Stoner works very hard in class and is an excellent student, but even more importantly, she is kind to everyone,” Chapin Elementary School Principal Jesse HutchinsonContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host the third annual Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray on September 16 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, roads, and natural areas around the lake.Continue Reading
Adult literacy council Turning Pages SC is excited to host the annual “Authors for Literacy” as part of its 55th birthday bash, “Dive into a Literary Feast.” Scheduled for Saturday, August 26, from 4 pm to 8 pm, at River’s Edge Retreat, this collaborative fundraiser celebrates both local authors andContinue Reading
The City of Columbia’s Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department is hosting two fundraising events for Sistercare, which helps victims and families recover from domestic violence August 19 and August 26 from 10 am to 1 pm. Join in at downtown City Hall Parking Lot, 1737 Main Street in ColumbiaContinue Reading
By Cindy Chin In January of this year, CGC President Cindy Chin applied for multiple awards on the state level – highlighting the work of Chapin Garden Club members completed throughout the year in the Chapin community. Garden Club of SC Board of Directors reviewed all award applications from acrossContinue Reading
Chapin Garden Club travelled to Spartanburg for their May 25 meeting. The group enjoyed a personalized tour of the Spartanburg Community College Arboretum located on the Giles Campus. Dr. Kevin Parris guided the tour pointing out several horticulture gardens including an Asian Garden, the Cabeanna Gardena, the George and SissyContinue Reading
FBI director’s award recognizes “outstanding contributions to our nation’s communities” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. BUILDING BETTER COMMUNTIES (BBC), a Columbia-based nonprofit which helps support marginalized and struggling communities across the Midlands, received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award during ceremonies at FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., Friday, MayContinue Reading
Major Mark Craddock from Salvation Army spoke at the April 27th meeting. Under Ron Saxton’s leadership, The Chapin Sunrise Rotary has participated in the Salvation Army’s bell-ringing program for a number of years, and 2022 was a record year for our club’s bell-ringing program. Ron also received a personalized RotaryContinue Reading
Fun was had by all at the 125th Convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Carolina with these ladies in Mt. Pleasant. Stand tall and wear your crown at Luau Night!Continue Reading