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By Dick Butcher The 2023 Chapin Labor Day did not disappoint with cars, pickup trucks, families, and children of all ages lined up in the beautiful weather waiting for the parade to start.  Sure, enough at 9:30, the parade came marching into town.  Our spot across the road from theContinue Reading

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A landmark church in the historic Dutch Fork Area will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year. Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, located in the Springhill Community near Chapin was dedicated in 1873 with 42 founding members and led by Reverend William Alexander Houck. The church was dedicated “to the service ofContinue Reading

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The street party was on in the historic Beaufort Street district with a fun-filled festival that included a parade, musical concerts, street vendors, a children’s carnival, a classic car show and lots of food. This year’s theme was “Chapin’s Treasures,” which was embraced by the participants in the parade, There wasContinue Reading

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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

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Family fan, great baseball action, and an exciting K-9 demonstration By W. Thomas Smith Jr.   The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and the Columbia Fireflies will host RCSD K-9 TEAM NIGHT at Columbia’s Segra Park, Wednesday August 30, beginning at 7:05 p.m. The event is part of the regularlyContinue Reading

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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

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Midlands Light Opera Society will present their inaugural production, a double bill of one-act comic operettas August 18-20 at The Living Room at 6729 Two Notch Road, Columbia.The performances are directed by Michael T. Brown, accompanied on keyboard by Ashleigh Morse, and produced by Evelyn Clary. “Trial by Jury” isContinue Reading

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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

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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

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“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

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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