By Liesha Wessinger-Hufstetler It is an honor to write about my childhood doctor, Dr. Carroll Pinner III. I have memories of sitting in the waiting room, getting a tetanus shot for kindergarten, having my temperature checked and reading the eye chart at end of hallway. I remember the smell ofContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Hufstetler Natural disasters or national emergencies are always a possibility, and Lexington County has training to be trained for a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The training includes disaster preparedness, hazards, basic disaster response skills, for events that would impact the Chapin area. If you are interested inContinue Reading
Chapin, SC — Mayor Albert R. Koon Jr., lifelong resident of Chapin, has officially launched his campaign for re-election to serve the Town of Chapin for another four-year term. A champion of preserving the small-town character and quality of life that make Chapin unique for the approximately 1,600 residents, Mayor Koon pledges to continue safeguardingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Irmo Little League Majors baseball team took center stage during the Chapin Labor Day Parade this past weekend, celebrating their successful postseason which saw them win three games at the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and finish with a remarkable 14-3 record.Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host its annual fundraising gala, One Enchanted Evening, on Thursday, October 17, from 6–10 p.m. at the State Museum in Columbia. The black-tie, fairy tale-inspired event promises a night of elegance, fine dining, and community celebration—all in support of the museum’s mission andContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern Writer Another Shady Grove cemetery that transports me to Alabama in July 1936. On a sultry August Sunday I drove up on Shady Grove Methodist Church. Seeing it resurrected James Agee’s “Shady Grove, Alabama, July 1936,” his description of a cemetery in Let Us Now PraiseContinue Reading
Chapin, S.C. — The American Legion Post 193 in Chapin held a special recognition ceremony this week to honor local students who participated in the prestigious Boys State and Girls State leadership programs, as well as a cadet from the Nathan M. Wolfe Law Enforcement Academy. The event celebrated theContinue Reading
The SCBBHOF board was also appointed and SCDNR director was named vice president By Chris Carter The South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF), the Palmetto State’s premier karate and other martial arts “honor society” has unanimously elected nationally renowned tournament fighter Marty Knight president of the SCBBHOF. KnightContinue Reading
The town of Chapin is gearing up for its annual Labor Day celebration, set for August 30 through September 1, featuring events for all ages and interests. The festivities start on Saturday, August 30, with the popular Fidelis 5K organized by Fidelis Family Retreat. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Chapin High School and offersContinue Reading
After more than 40 years serving South Carolina, Doctors Care is officially transitioning to Novant Health Urgent Care this summer. The change follows Novant Health’s acquisition last November of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc., which included 52 Doctors Care locations and 20 Progressive Physical Therapy clinics, the latter now rebranding as Novant Health Physical Therapy. “WhileContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair is calling on exhibitors from across the state to showcase their talents in this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display during the fair’s run Oct. 8–19 in Columbia. Entries are open now through Sept. 1 at scstatefair.org/competitions. “Our competitive exhibits are the heart of the South Carolina State Fair and aContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful calls on volunteers to help clean Lake Murray and 77 local waterways this fall. Registration is now open for Lake Sweep/River Sweep, the annual cleanup of Lake Murray and waterways across Lexington and Richland counties, coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB). This year’s cleanup runs from Aug. 30 toContinue Reading
Storied Threads explores South Carolina’s textile legacy Sept. 3; Theater Arts Day engages students Sept. 27. The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating creativity and culture next month with two special events highlighting the worlds of textiles, design, and performance. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., the museum, in partnershipContinue Reading
Petco Love’s support will expand adoption efforts, pet enrichment, and healthy outcomes for families and their pets. Columbia Animal Services has received a $50,000 grant from the national nonprofit Petco Love to support its ongoing efforts to save pets’ lives and connect animals with families in the Midlands. Petco Love, a national nonprofit foundedContinue Reading
Funding totaling more than $15,000 will support murals, sculpture, film, dance, and restoration of public artworks. The Columbia Streams Art program has awarded more than $15,000 in micro-grants to a dozen local artists, funding projects that will soon bring new creativity to public spaces across the city. In all, 12 artists received fundingContinue Reading
Hall of Fame’s fundraising dinner to be held at USC Alumni House in November The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) announced six members of its board of directors, earlier this week, as Hall of Fame leaders met to discuss organization’s new non-profit status, bylaws, and previously developed criteriaContinue Reading