By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin boys’ soccer team is off to a 3-0 start in Region 4-5A. On Friday, the Eagles defeated River Bluff in The Swamp. Junior Eli Vance scored in the first three minutes for Chapin. The Eagles added to their lead at the 30-minute mark. JalenContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) has announced the Koger Center for the Arts as a recipient of the 2025 South Carolina Governor’s Awards for the Arts, the state’s highest recognition for outstanding contributions to the arts. The Koger Center, honored in the Government category, is recognizedContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Diesel Laptops, a Columbia-based provider of diagnostic tools for commercial truck and equipment repair, celebrated its 10th anniversary on March 7. During the celebration, Richland County Council Vice Chair Derrek Pugh (District 2) delivered remarks, recognizing the company’s growth and impact over the past decade. Since itsContinue Reading
March 27, 2025 By Akil E. Ross, Sr. There are significant opportunities on the horizon for our students, thanks to the passage of the 2024 bond referendum. School District Five will enhance the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program to prepare our students for the future of work. The establishmentContinue Reading
By Robin All One of the oldest golf instructions is to turn your belt buckle toward the target at the finish of your swing! Sounds simple but you can’t do it, unless you shift your weight to the front foot and bring the back foot up on to the endContinue Reading
IRMO – Piney Woods Elementary School Reading Coach has received the Distinguished Teacher of Literacy Award by the Columbia Area Literacy Association, the local council associated with the Palmetto State Literacy Association. Dr. Scott Johnson is involved in the Palmetto State Literacy Association as the Legislative Chairperson and the localContinue Reading
Potential students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025. Parents of children meeting this age eligibility can apply now by bringing the following to their zoned elementary schools during normal school hours, excluding school holidays: · The student’s legal birth certificate · One proof of residency,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 11th annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff co-sponsored by the Lexington County Blowfish netted a valuable donation to the Lexington Police Department Foundation.Blowfish co-owner Bill Shanahan and Old Mill Brewpub owner John Clinger presented a $5,000 check during the March 19 meeting at the VIP StadiumContinue Reading
The state’s new SCDNR Director is leading the way in galvanizing enthusiasm and partnering-participation in cleanup efforts around South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the near-seven weeks since Dr. Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin assumed the reigns as director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR),Continue Reading
CHAPIN, SC – March 19, 2025 – Chief Thomas W. Griffin of the Chapin Police Department has made history as the first officer from the department to graduate from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Chief Griffin was among 244 law enforcement officers who completed the intensive 10-weekContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic will presents the 11th Anniversary of Tasting Notes March 31 from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the SC State Museum (301 Gervais Street). Tasting Notes is the orchestra’s signature fundraising event. The wine and food celebration will raise funds this year to support the organization’s artistic,Continue Reading
Dezyah Dewitt, a third-grade Cayce Elementary School student, is the winner of the 13th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in Lexington Two. A panel of judges selected Dewitt’s Cheeseburger Cupcakes as its favorite from among recipes prepared by finalist 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from the district’s six elementary schools.Continue Reading
The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center has announced that The Big Time Band will headline this year’s Dining on the Dam, presented by Palmetto Renovations of Columbia. Known for their high-energy performances and diverse repertoire, the band will keep guests dancing against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Murray. Event Details:Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin softball team opened Region 4-5A play in strong fashion. The Lady Eagles shut out Dutch Fork 10-0 in five innings. It was a scoreless game through three innings. Chapin broke the game open with six runs in the third inning, starting with an RBIContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – Jason Chandler, of Irmo, and Crystal Snyder, of Galloway, NJ, joyfully celebrated their wedding on February 22, 2025, at Miss Caroline’s Wedding Chapel in Maggie Valley, NC. Their beautiful daughter, Sadie Rose Chandler, had the special honor of serving as the flower girl. After nine wonderful yearsContinue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. – The SkillsUSA Chapter at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has introduced a groundbreaking Junior Leadership Program in School District Five, aimed at developing leadership skills in students from fifth through eighth grade. This innovative program is led by high school seniors who are membersContinue Reading