By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Chapin boys soccer team defeated Lexington 2-0 Monday in its Region 4-5A opener.Luke Hilton and Wyatt Jordan accounted for both goals by the Eagles. The Chapin girls’ soccer team is riding a 13-game unbeaten streak. It had posted seven straightshutouts prior to the 3-2 winContinue Reading
Dwight Anthony Powell, 42, of Saluda, has been convicted in Lexington County General Sessions Court after a trial. Powell was found guilty by a Lexington County jury of Burglary – Second Degree (violent) and Attempted Grand Larceny, with a value exceeding $10,000. Circuit Court Judge Walton J. McLeod IV sentencedContinue Reading
Fort Jackson, SC – The Columbia Recruiting Battalion, stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, recently concluded its highly successful “STEM Roadshow,” held from March 11th to 15th. This innovative event, spotlighting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), spanned three states and made stops at five prestigious high schools.Continue Reading
None of us can really know which of the memories we’ve shared with others will last or resonate beyond the moment in time to which they belong, but one of the relationships that seems to withstand the scrutiny of time is that of a teacher and student. It is aContinue Reading
The South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Medical Group will host a Community Health Expo on Saturday April 6, 2024, at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620 GarnersFerry Road Hopkins S.C. 29061. The expo is a cooperative health educational initiative hosted by the SCANG in conjunction with S.C. DepartmentContinue Reading
If growth is the problem that some Lexington County representatives say and believe it is, they can address that by passing ordinances to not allow any more growth. But they know they can’t, in fact some have even mentioned in past, growth is good, and it is. So how muchContinue Reading
The Friends of the Chapin Branch Library are thrilled to introduce the Judy Carter Scholarship, a $500 scholarship aimed at supporting the post-secondary endeavors of a deserving graduating senior. Named in honor of Judy Carter, whose unwavering dedication has enriched the Chapin community through the library for over 25 years,Continue Reading
By Gerald Meetze I recently took a stroll through downtown Charleston with my daughter, a student at CofC. She gave me the tour since she was taking a historic preservation class. We both love architecture, and as we walked, I commented that we live here for a short time, butContinue Reading
March 4-8, 2024, marked a celebration of literacy at Piney Woods Elementary as students immersed themselves in the enchanting world of books during Read Across America Week. The school buzzed with excitement as children and teachers alike engaged in a plethora of activities inspired by beloved literary classics. From theContinue Reading
Salem United Methodist Church invites the community to an Easter Sunrise Service at Woodmen of the World on Lake Murray. The service will take place on March 31st at 7 a.m. The address is 2000 Johnson Marina Rd., Chapin. This informal 45-minute Sunrise Service will be led by PastorContinue Reading
Global Climate Change and the impacts of Desertification are addressed By Chris Carter Dr. Tom Mullikin, chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission and representing the University of South Carolina’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management where he teaches, spoke to upwards of 100 guests from around the worldContinue Reading
Sheriff Lott says females are “vital” to the overall mission By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In its ongoing recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month, March 1-31, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) had two separate groups of female deputies within the department photographed earlier in the month: It wasContinue Reading
The Chapin JV Girls lacrosse team defeated Bishop England 9 – 2, Saturday on Daniel Island, South Carolina.Continue Reading
As we welcome spring, the American Red Cross urges donors to step forward and give blood to bolster the national blood supply. People of all blood types, especially those with type O, play a vital role in meeting the ongoing demand for lifesaving transfusions. Red Cross Month: March During RedContinue Reading
Attention all veterans! Mark your calendars for March 21-23, as you’re invited to the Bluff Road National Guard Armory for the Veterans Experience Action Center event. Taking place from 9 am to 4 pm on March 21 and 22, and from 9 am to 2 pm on March 23, thisContinue Reading
Don’t miss the 10th Anniversary of Tasting Notes presented by the South Carolina Philharmonic on March 25th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the S.C. State Museum. This signature fundraising event will feature a delightful evening of wine and food celebration, all in support of the orchestra’s education and communityContinue Reading