By Thomas Grant Jr. A new season, a different division and a number one preseason ranking. All of those descriptions apply to the Chapin girls’ soccer team. A year after finishing state runner-up to Clover, the Lady Eagles will open the 2025 season atop the newly created S.C. High SchoolContinue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors By Robin All Looking to improve your short game? The chip and run is an essential shot for golfers of all levels, helping you control the ball and roll it smoothly onto the green. To execute this shot: Stance & Setup: Keep a square stance withContinue Reading
IRMO –Schools from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently announced their 2025-26 Teachers of the Year & Support Employees of the Year. Teacher of the Year winners from each school include: Kamela Oxner-West (Academy For Success), Leigh Carpenter (Adult Education), April Siders (Ballentine Elementary), Jessica Hidalgo (Center for Advanced Technical Studies),Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Marc Turner, a dedicated educator at Spring Hill High School, has been chosen for a distinguished opportunity with National History Day® (NHD) and the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). Turner is one of only 55 educators nationwide selected for the Researching Silent Heroes webinar series. This programContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society invites collectors and enthusiasts to its 2025 Winter Stamp and Postcard Show, celebrating 90 years of promoting the fascinating world of philately! Dates: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM Location: Tri-City LeisureContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested a Greensboro, North Carolina, woman accused of using fake cashier’s checks to make several purchases, including multiple vehicles. Sierra Blair Stewart, 34, is charged with three counts of forgery for $10,000 or more, and one count each of presenting an altered vehicleContinue Reading
St. Pat’s in Five Points, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Southeast, announces the lineup for its 43rd event, set for March 15. This year’s event features a variety of local, regional and national acts set to perform across multiple stages, including headlining performances from Lettuce,Continue Reading
Mast General Store’s Be a Sweetheart campaign has provided neighbors in need with healthy meals for 22 years. In parts of the Mast Store region during a typical year, one in eight people lack access to sufficient food resources. This year, following Hurricane Helene last September, the need for foodContinue Reading
By Dr. Mary Kennerly My children attended District 5 schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. I am eternally grateful for the education they received here. It has contributed significantly to their successes in adult life. I worked in District 5 schools for 33 years and have volunteered in District 5Continue Reading
The District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence of Lexington Richland School District Five has appointed a duo to serve as co-chairs for the 2025-26 school year. The foundation board voted unanimously to select Elizabeth Balog and Dr. Matthew Boyeson to lead the foundation in raising funds and building awareness toContinue Reading
SC Career Kids has announced a new partnership with Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to bring the mobile Safety Town program directly into schools. The in-school field trip initiative, designed for students in Pre-K through 2nd grade, blends fun, hands-on career exploration activities with critical safetyContinue Reading
By Nathan Ballentine I am proud to be working with like-minded colleagues in the State House to fight for conservative reforms that put South Carolinians first. We are taking bold action to rein in wasteful spending, secure South Carolina’s energy future and eliminate conflicts of interest in auditing. This week,Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard The school board members who govern our LexRich5 schools are elected in nonpartisan elections to make and oversee policy in the best interests of all the stakeholders of the district. Looking across the state, it is interesting to see the few different ways school board members areContinue Reading
Tickets are on sale now for the March 27 Taste of Lake Murray to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia. Dance the night away with music from Band of Oz on the main stage and The Reggie Sullivan Band on the outdoor stage. Sample flavors from aroundContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin girls’ basketball team is headed to the Class 5A Division II playoffs. The Lady Eagles solidified their position with two straight wins heading into Thursday’s regular-season finale at White Knoll. Last Friday was a memorable Senior Night for forward Reagan Haggard. She posted a double-doubleContinue Reading
East Coast Premiere of Dreams in Flight Comes to Columbia on February 22 Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic, recipient of the 2024 Governor’s Award for the Arts, continues its 60th Anniversary Season with a highly anticipated performance featuring GRAMMY®-winning banjo duo Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn. The concert,Continue Reading