Senior Detention Deputy Brittany Sawyer of Lexington County has been named Officer of the Year by the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association. Sawyer received this honor at the association’s annual training conference in recognition of her outstanding service at the Lexington County Detention Center. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon expressedContinue Reading
In South Carolina, residents who are 85 and older are provided a one percent sales tax reduction on many items bought for personal use. This included many food items. The customer must have identification, such as a driver’s license, for proof of age. This information about the sales tax reductionContinue Reading
Thirteen students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program. These talented high school seniors will now have the opportunity to compete for one of 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million, which will be awarded next spring. The Semifinalists fromContinue Reading
Dutch Fork Middle School is excited to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kelly Thacker as the new Assistant Principal. Mrs. Thacker has been a dedicated educator and leader, previously teaching at Irmo Middle School, where she served as the Math Department Chair for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. For theContinue Reading
Whataburger is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 with a chance to win free Whataburger for a year! Whataburger Rewards Members can enter the sweepstakes by ordering a Patty Melt, Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, or a Whataburger with cheese through the Whataburger App or Whataburger.com. Every qualifying purchaseContinue Reading
Five recipients from five agencies honored by Columbia-area church for fourth consecutive year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Lieutenant Frieda Brown and four fellow first responders received Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s annual SERVANT LEADERSHIP AWARD on Wednesday evening, the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. At 3-0, the Chapin football team is flying high under first-year head coach Ryan Cole. The Eagles have averaged 50.3 points and held their three opponents to 24 points per game. They look to continue that success back at Cecil Woolbright Field with an all-Lake MurrayContinue Reading
Dr. Thomas S. Mullikin was elected to the historic board in August By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, an attorney, university professor, and renowned global expedition leader has been elected to the board of the South Carolina Civil Rights Museum (SCCRM). Mullikin will serve a three-year term followingContinue Reading
Chapin High School senior golfer, Reagan Haggard, recently achieved an impressive milestone by scoring her first-ever hole-in-one. The remarkable shot took place on the Par 3, 13th hole at the Mid Carolina Club. This is an exciting accomplishment for Haggard, who continues to shine as a standout golfer for ChapinContinue Reading
Are you passionate about giving back to your community? The Lexington Medical Center Irmo Okra Strut is calling for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s event a success! We’re looking for dedicated individuals to assist in various roles, including: General Set-Up VIP Tent Attendants Obstacle Course Monitors in theContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a Little Mountain man accused of sexual activity with teen girls he lured to meet him with promises of vaping devices. Trevor Grant Oty, 20, is charged with two counts of solicitation of a minor, and one count of second-degreeContinue Reading
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Tyler Campbell of Martin, Georgia, emerged victorious at the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Super Tournament, held on Lake Murray, with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 13 ounces. The tournament, hosted by the Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board, wasContinue Reading
Chapin, SC – Chapin Elementary School is stepping up its commitment to improving the environment and community through an exciting new initiative led by the Eaglets Making Impact Club. Spearheaded by teachers Ms. Layton and Mrs. Werts, the club has teamed up with NexTrex for a school-wide recycling challenge aimedContinue Reading
Chapin, SC – The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its annual Fall Golf Classic, scheduled for October 22, 2024, at the Mid Carolina Club with a 1:30 PM start. This event promises a day of golf, networking, and community engagement, all in support of the AnnieContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Congratulations to all who are ready to embark on a lifestyle that promises to help you on your journey toward becoming the best you can be. To become and remain fit, and healthy, and to avoid disease, we first need to put our priorities in the orderContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson’s annual bus tour made a stop in Irmo on August 21, where he was warmly received by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The tour takes Wilson across South Carolina’s Second Congressional District and includes visits to businesses, schools, and organizations in Aiken, Chapin, Forest Acres, andContinue Reading