Special to the Lake Murray News The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco, SC on Jan. 20. Despite freezing temperatures all day and tough fishing conditions, 15 teams participated in the event bringing 22 striped bass to the scales weighing a total of 169.72Continue Reading
Medical University of South Carolina carries torch previously held by Mullikin Law Firm By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) HEALTH and the Carolina Cup Racing Association (CCRA) announced MUSC HEALTH’s presenting sponsorship of this year’s 89th annual Carolina Cup. The announcement led by Dr.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Tyler Bass has experienced his share of highs and lows in four seasons with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The former Dutch Fork placekicker and sixth-round draft pick out of Georgia Southern has been celebrated in his pro career for game-winning field goals and playing a roleContinue Reading
Chapin Elementary is stepping out of the box and finding new ways to embrace learning and creativity in the classroom with its new MakerSpace! This is not just a room with tools, although the tools are very cool like 3D printers, robots, Legos, recycled materials, musical instruments, and more. It’sContinue Reading
The Chapin varsity cheer team received well-deserved recognition during halftime at a home basketball game on January 21. In November, the competitive cheer team secured victory, reclaiming the South Carolina High School League title. Photo courtesy of Chapin Eagle ClubContinue Reading
Brandan Lamont Richardson, a 35-year-old validated gang member, faced the verdict of a Lexington County jury on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The jury convicted Richardson on charges of Trafficking Methamphetamine over 100 grams, Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine. Presiding over theContinue Reading
The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 17, 2024. Stephenson Property Group, owned and operated by Jesse and Vanessa Stephenson, has been a prominent player in the real estate scene since its inception in 2013. Jesse, a seasoned real estate broker, founded the business whileContinue Reading
Spring Hill High School has been awarded a STEM Special Event Grant by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Supported by the Danaher Foundation, the STEM Special Event Grant Program supports a special event to increase student engagement by providing direct assistance funding to middle or high school librariesContinue Reading
Chapin High School varsity cheerleader Taylor Graves has been named the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Division 5A Cheerleader of the Year. “I am beyond grateful to be receiving this award,” Graves said. “This is such an honor as I always looked up to the girls who got this awardContinue Reading
The Town of Chapin officially has a new Pediatric and Teen Dentist as Chapin Pediatric & Teen Dentistry hosted their Grand Opening on January 18, and is now accepting new patients! Dr. Charlton Conner, DDS, received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with honors from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GAContinue Reading
The Lexington-Richland School District Five School Board of Trustees has approved the 2024-2025 school board meeting calendar. The list of school board meetings for the 2024-2025 school year is as follows: · July 15, 2024 at the District Office · August 5, 2024 at the District Office · August 19, 2024 at theContinue Reading
Chapin Intermediate School A Honor Roll Quarter 25th grade Jacob Abdulrahman, Emily Abercrombie, Haley Abercrombie, Owen Almond, Gia Alvarez, Hope Andaloro, Breelyn Anderson, Bree Baker, Olivia Baldwin, Mollie Batchler, Ethan Bedenbaugh, Douglas Bemis, Madisyn Bennett, Henry Boozer, Brooklyn Bridges, Harper Broome, Cayden Brown, Birkes Bryan, William Cain, Layla Camp, KaseContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The air of excitement of winning a championship remains as fresh now for the Lexington County Blowfish as it did five months ago. At Wednesday’s first team luncheon for 2024 at the VIP Stadium room, the organization was still reveling in the Coastal Plain League titleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before going full steam award on a new year, the Midlands Striper Club recognized its top performers from the old one. The annual banquet was held Jan. 12 at Saluda Shoals River Club. Among the main awards presented were for Team of the Year: 1st PlaceContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is proud to announce its latest initiative to enhance accessibility – free, unlimited access to certified visual interpreters for blind and low vision guests through the Aira service. As the first museum in the Southeast to partner with Aira, the State Museum continues its commitmentContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System (Columbia VAHCS) is gearing up for a radiology hiring fair on January 22, offering career opportunities for individuals in General Radiology, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology. The fair is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 2 pm, providing aContinue Reading