By Leisha Wessinger-Huffstetler Any history of Chapin is not complete without mentioning the Pinner Clinic in Peak. Everyone in Chapin and the surrounding areas went to the Pinner Clinic, where patients have been seen since 1917. To make things interesting, there are three Caroll Pinners: the original Dr. Caroll,Continue Reading
Before the modern game of golf evolved into fairways, flags, and formal scoring, players simply hit balls toward targets across big grassy fields. The concept of a “hole” came later, giving us a way to keep score and shaping the layout of what we now call a course. When IContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond has announced a free, in-person Notary Public Seminar will be held on Monday, August 11, at Midlands Technical College’s Airport Campus. The seminar will take place in the Academic Center Auditorium, Room 116, located at 1260 Lexington Drive in WestContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolinians will soon be carrying driver’s licenses and ID cards with a bold new look. The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced a redesign of the state’s licenses and ID cards, featuring vibrant images that highlight the Palmetto State’s natural beauty and heritage—alongContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose I read a good bit and often come across interesting facts that might be helpful: Top Tier 1 high-quality gasoline contains detergents which extend a car engine’s life, increases miles-per-gallon, and improves performance. Suppliers include Costco (exceptionally low prices), Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell. Check tire pressures everyContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – An anonymous tip from the community helped Lexington County deputies locate and arrest a Batesburg man following a two-day manhunt. Cordell Wyman Clark, 26, was taken into custody Wednesday morning and charged with resisting arrest and failure to stop for a blue light, according to records fromContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies will host an Open House on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at its campus located at 916 Mt. Vernon Church Road in Chapin. The Center, known for offering hands-on, career-focused education, serves high school students in gradesContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A routine traffic stop on Interstate 26 turned into a major drug bust last week after a Lexington County deputy pulled over a vehicle with an expired license plate. Aaron Daryl Maldonado, 31, of Columbia, faces multiple charges including trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, marijuana,Continue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is once again showing its appreciation for those who serve. As part of the Blue Star Museums initiative, active-duty military personnel and their families can enjoy free general admission now through Labor Day, September 1. “We are honored to show our appreciation for those servingContinue Reading
Interested in learning more about wild edible plants, medicinal plants and mushrooms? The Root Doctor, there is a class at the Old Barn Tree Farm, 843 Old Lexington Hwy, on Saturday August 9 at 7 pm. Chapin and Irmo residents can shred unwanted papers on August 2, at the IrmoContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – July 31, 2025 – LawyerLisa, LLC is proud to announce the appointment of Jeanean Petoskey as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. A widely respected leader in legal operations and business strategy, Ms. Petoskey brings a bold and forward-thinking vision to the firm as it continues to growContinue Reading
By Liesha Wessinger-Huffstetler We all have teachers who have touched our lives, and a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of talking with my former fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Judy Bedenbaugh. Mrs. Judy was an only child and a “lint head” because she grew up in a mill village. HerContinue Reading
By: Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: (Hint: It might not be Johnny!)Setting up an irrevocable trust is often a smart and effective way to protect your assets from long-term care costs, especially when pre-planning for Medicaid eligibility. However, this strategy works only if you choose the right TrusteeContinue Reading
The Richland County Conservation Commission has announce the launch of the ENRICH Tour, a self-guided, mobile audio tour celebrating the African American heritage embedded in the county’s cultural and physical landscapes. Using a smartphone, tablet or laptop, people of all ages can enjoy a curated audio tour that delivers contentContinue Reading
A Closer Look at What Makes Them Different By James Bahm Over the course of a week, I may speak with 30 or so individuals in a variety of professions and gain some valuable insight into what their current marketing strategies are. During my initial CNA (Client Needs Analysis) I alwaysContinue Reading
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Besides the solitary confinement of writing, I cut myself off from the world in two places. Hard-to-reach wilderness areas and forgotten churches where a haunting takes over when I see pews, a pulpit, and the occasional piano. A hymnal now and then too. MyContinue Reading