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Rivchland County Administrator Leonardo Brown has graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy as a member of Basic Detention Class 482. The academy’s Basic Detention program is a three-week course designed to provide officer candidates with the knowledge, skills and training required to serve as certified detention officers inContinue Reading

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Carl’s uncle, S.W., and Alene Amick took Carl to his first movie at the Chapin movie theatre to see a Bing Crosby movie.   Our “modern” culture has most people isolated in their homes on Sunday, visiting the TV, and computer screens.  However, Sunday afternoons were reserved for visiting familyContinue Reading

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By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler Residents in and around Chapin have several opportunities in the coming days to support the community, learn new skills, and get involved with local organizations. Self-Defense Classes for WomenLooking ahead to the new year, SASS Go is offering women’s self-defense classes on February 21, 2026, from 2–4Continue Reading

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The award recognizes those who protect South Carolina’s lands, waters, and wildlife with exceptional dedication By Cheyenne Twilley Colonel Chisolm Frampton, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), was presented the Palmetto Excellence in Stewardship Award — the first such award in SCDNR’s history: The Department announcing the presentation, Dec. 11,Continue Reading

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By Radley West As a gym owner, I’m about to say something slightly scandalous: you don’t need a gym to get strong. Yes, I just heard my dumbbells gasp. Truth is, there’s one humble piece of equipment that can help you build serious strength, tone your muscles, and even improveContinue Reading

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By Radley West In the whirlwind of our daily lives, finding time for a healthy, nutrient-packed meal can feel like a mission impossible. But what if there was a simple, delicious, and incredibly convenient way to flood your body with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants? Enter the green smoothie, your newContinue Reading

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When Holiday Meals Trigger More Than Fullness: Understanding Histamine Reactions You didn’t overeat. You skipped dessert and passed on the bread. Yet halfway through dinner, your nose starts running. Your cheeks flush. You feel bloated, restless or itchy. Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night feeling hot,Continue Reading

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The snow of 2010 in Columbia. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net A thirteen-year relationship was dying. The song seemed written for us. Here comes one of those songs that arrives at a hurtful time. You grieve, heal, stumble into new entanglements, regret and vow never again, and before youContinue Reading

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By Mike DuBose Food is one of the largest family expenses. Rising food prices and busy schedules while providing economical meals are challenging In our earlier article, we examined the four largest South Carolina food chains (Kroger, Food Lion, Publix, and Walmart). We compared onsite prices using 21 of theContinue Reading