Legionnaires from American Legion Post 193 in Chapin will lay to rest the cremated remains of six previously unclaimed veterans at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Friday, May 10. US Army Veteran SSG Howard Weitzell, SSG Weitzell served in the US Army from November 24, 1975 – September 1,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin golf team finished the regular season with a pair of Top two finishes. Last week, the Eagles edged Lexington by two strokes to win the Lake Murray Cup. Chase Cline took medalist honors. On Monday, Lexington edged Chapin by three strokes to win theContinue Reading
The Chapin High School Girls Lacrosse team soared to victory, clinching the class 5A state championship in a thrilling match against Fort Mill. With a commanding 13-4 win at W.C. Hawkins Stadium on April 27th, the Eagles secured their second state title, repeating their triumph over Fort Mill from theContinue Reading
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Dr. Analisa Smith of Dutch Fork Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for April. “As we celebrate Financial Literacy Month this April, we recognize the important contributions made by ourContinue Reading
The Scholarship Committee, comprising Allison Bennett, Vicky Phillips, and Judy Rich, is delighted to announce Kevin Chapman as the inaugural recipient of the Judy Carter Scholarship. This prestigious award was bestowed upon Kevin during the committee’s recent quarterly meeting. Kevin, a senior at Springhill High School, has been selected toContinue Reading
By Nicholle Burroughs, Chairman of the Greater Chapin Community Foundation Recently, the Greater Chapin Community Foundation (GCCF) held its Annual Grant Awards reception to celebrate the recent grant recipients. With great pride and immense joy, this special night included presentations from 17 organizations with grants totaling more than $21,000. Chairwoman andContinue Reading
The Cayce Fire Department (CFD) is embarking on an innovative venture to enhance community outreach and education by introducing South Carolina’s first registered Fire Department Therapy Horse, Muffin. This groundbreaking initiative aims to utilize Muffin’s unique abilities to educate people across the Midlands on fire safety and drug awareness. TheContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A pair of linemen who first developed their craft at high schools in Irmo have received an opportunity to compete on the pro level. Offensive lineman Kameron Stewart of Dutch Fork and defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat of Irmo both signed undrafted free agent deals with respectiveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The regular season came down to two final games on April 26 to decide not only the Region 4-5A champion, but the top seed out of the region. Chapin, Dutch Fork, and Lexington all had an opportunity at either winning the region outright or claiming aContinue Reading
A tip from the public led narcotics agents to a motel on Piney Grove Road Friday in their search for an accused drug dealer. “Investigators with the Lexington County Multi-Agency Narcotics Enforcement Team, along with narcotics investigators from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested 38-year-old Vander Antonio Mingledolph as heContinue Reading
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of community and creativity at Wonder presents yellow, a vibrant Community Art Exhibit featuring 22 talented regional artists. Location: 713 Studios, 713 Saluda Ave., Columbia, SC (in 5 Points) Exhibition Dates: April 30 – May 29 Participating Artists: Dylan Bannister, Jahnna Blyden, clo, TruContinue Reading
Lexington County Council would not accept a $365,000 gift that was intended for the purchase of an ambulance to support the Chapin side of Lake Murray. The money was tapped as a line item in the state budget sponsored by Senator Ronnie Cromer to help his district of Irmo, BallentineContinue Reading
Join the South Carolina Philharmonic for an unforgettable cinematic experience as they present “Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert” at the Koger Center for the Arts on Sunday, August 25, 2024, with showtimes at 2 PM and 7 PM. Tickets for this epic event go on sale May theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Chapin High School celebrated its student-athletes during its Spring Sports signing day on April 17th. Nine exceptional individuals committed to continuing their athletic endeavors at colleges and universities by signing letters of intent. The accomplished signees and their respective sports programs are as follows: These dedicatedContinue Reading
Lexington County authorities are reaching out to the community for assistance following a tragic incident that unfolded early Sunday morning at a bar in Swansea. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon stated, “Deputies were called to Amici Tavern around 3:20 a.m. in response to reports of gunfire. We’ve been diligently investigatingContinue Reading
Honoring a Quarter-Century Commitment to Literacy in Central South Carolina Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit literacy council dedicated to teaching adults to read for free, has bestowed its prestigious Lifetime Member Award upon Jerry Bellune in recognition of his unwavering dedication to literacy in central South Carolina. At 88 yearsContinue Reading