On May 3, 2025, people around the globe will take part in the seventeenth annual World Labyrinth Day, using the labyrinth as a moving meditation for peace and a celebration of the labyrinth experience. Locally, the event will be held at 1:00 PM at The Episcopal Church of St. SimonContinue Reading
CHAPIN – The Friends of the Chapin Branch Library have awarded the 2025 Judy Carter Scholarship to Avery Smith, a graduating senior from Spring Hill High School. The Scholarship Committee—comprising Allison Bennett, Vicky Phillips, and Judy Rich—selected Smith from a talented pool of applicants. Friends President Susan Shealy, scholarship namesakeContinue Reading
WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson says she is “blessed” to be “in such elite company” By Alex Junes-Ward A’Ja Wilson, the all-time leading scorer in Gamecock women’s basketball history and the WNBA’s unanimous MVP for the 2024 season, received yet another lofty honor on Tuesday, April 22, when she became theContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Brooke Bridges, a Piney Woods Elementary School kindergarten teacher; Jennifer Goforth, a Reading Interventionist at Chapin Intermediate School; and Charles McDonald, a special education teacher at Lake Murray Elementary School.Continue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced the finalists for its 2025–2026 Support Employee of the Year award: Shamone Chandler, a kindergarten assistant at Dutch Fork Elementary; Bridgette Gause, a cafeteria assistant manager at Ballentine Elementary; and Cami Ruppe, an instructional and clerical assistant at Oak Pointe Elementary. Chandler,Continue Reading
40th Annual Show to Benefit Camp Kemo Rev your engines and mark your calendars—the 40th annual Speed and Beauty Concours d’Elegance is back on Sunday, May 4, from noon to 4 p.m., and promises an unforgettable afternoon of cars, community, and compassion. Hosted by the Three Rivers Region Porsche ClubContinue Reading
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to ensure hospitals are fully stocked with lifesaving blood products this spring. TheContinue Reading
Lake Murray, S.C. – The American Bass Anglers (ABA) 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship will cast off at Lake Murray from May 3–9, 2025, at Dreher Island State Park in Prosperity. Originally scheduled for fall 2024, the event was postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, but it’s comingContinue Reading
The South Carolina Military Museum invites the public to experience a unique celebration of music and military history at the “War Songs” music festival on Friday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1 National Guard Road, Columbia. This free, family-friendly event honors the 250th anniversary of theContinue Reading
Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Maximum Support Act, sending a strong message to the regime in Tehran that America will not tolerate Iranian backed terror and aggression around the world. This legislation requires an interagency strategy to support internet freedom and counter censorship effortsContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Sorry to break the news to you, but please don’t take my word for it; however, allow me to share with you what research studies and conclusions have found by those qualified to say so. To begin, I quote, Alice G. Walton, Ph.D, in her article InnovationContinue Reading
The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) is set to break ground on the highly anticipated Saluda Shoals Riverwalk at 2 p.m. on April 29, at the Upper Boat Landing of Saluda Shoals Park. Formerly known as the Lower Saluda Greenway, this ambitious project will create an 8.5-mile paved, multi-use pathContinue Reading
By Robin All This week’s photo provides several great checkpoints to help evaluate your swing—especially if you’ve been snapping phone pictures or videos of your form. (If you haven’t started yet, give it a try! Seeing your own swing is the first step to identifying areas for improvement.) One ofContinue Reading
Vernon Jenkins, 42, Altariq Cole, 39, and Dyshawn Hines, 42 — all from New Jersey — were all convicted last week by a Lexington County jury and sentenced to 30 years in prison for their roles in a shooting that took place at the Country Inn & Suites on PineyContinue Reading
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has officially unveiled its exciting 2024–2025 performance season, packed with fun, music, laughter, and unforgettable moments for the whole family. Whether you’re a fan of toe-tapping tunes, jaw-dropping illusionists, heartfelt plays, or dazzling dance performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy right here inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Chapin lacrosse teams have contrasting roads to the state finals May 3 at Irmo HighSchool. After achieving perfection and a second state title, the Lady Eagles ended up in second placebehind Lexington in Class 5A Lower Region District 4. With the creation of Class 5AContinue Reading