A Lexington-Richland School District Five director has been named the 2024 recipient of the Phil Acord award by the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA). Director of Personnel Dr. Reggie Wicker was nominated for the award by the President of the SC Early Childhood Association (SCECA) Davida Price. SCECA is anContinue Reading
The SC Jazz Masterworks Ensemble will kick off its new season on October 28 at Harbison Theatre with Overjoyed, featuring the music of Stevie Wonder. The ensemble, under the musical direction of Dr. Robert Gardiner, features some jazz musicians, soloists, and bandleaders from across the Carolinas. Following the October 28Continue Reading
Team Lake Murray Country will return to the World Food Championships (WFC), on November 9-12, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The WFC is the largest Food Sports competition, where grand champions of previous events convene for a chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of hundreds of thousands of dollarsContinue Reading
A water storage tank in Lexington, South Carolina was among the top 12 finalists selected during the 2023 Tank of the Year competition sponsored by Tnemec Company, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance coatings. The tank will also appear in Tnemec’s annual water tank calendar alongside the other top finalists.Continue Reading
Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. You don’t want to miss this family-friendly waterfront event that will get everyone in the holiday spirit! Admission is FREE and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (1832-1834 N Lake Dr,Continue Reading
Michael Murphy received the Big Wave Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit for his exceptional achievements in real estate. The Big Wave Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume between $10 million and $25 million with 40 or more transition sides with a total transactionContinue Reading
The Chapin Police Department is announcing the arrest of two suspects from an aggravated assault that occurred at 1153 Chapin Road in the Town of Chapin, South Carolina. Chapin Police Officers arrested Bryant Hunter Sanders at his residence in Newberry shortly after the incident. Jared Hunter Peake was later arrestedContinue Reading
Eleventh Circuit Deputy Solicitor Rhonda Wallace Patterson received the 2023 Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Prosecution for General Sessions last week at the South Carolina Solicitors’ Association Annual Conference. The award has been given to the top prosecutor in the State of South Carolina since 1997. TheContinue Reading
This October 23-30, the District Five Foundation will be hosting a week-long online auction – “The D5 Experience: Shining a light on school and community spirit, talent, and activities.” The Foundation will end the week with a district-wide spirit day filled with activities. By becoming a sponsor of the eventContinue Reading
Two District Five students will soon be published authors. Fourth grader De Andre Caughman at Seven Oaks Elementary School Media Magnet and third grader Dylan Martinez Perez at Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet were surprised by Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. and other faculty and staff, as well asContinue Reading
South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation returned to Lake Murray on October 13-14, 2023 for their Six-Man Tournament. This tournament was composed of 32 Bassmaster Clubs from around South Carolina and featured the top 6 anglers who competed for the top club as well as the top individual angler. A total ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Chapin’s Anthony Turnbow fights off Dutch Fork defender. Photo by Chapin Eagle ClubContinue Reading
By THOMAS GRANT JR. Chapin High School will be among the local teams competing for the Class 5A title in girls club. The Lady Eagles won the Upper State tournament Monday at Chester Golf Course with a score of 307. They edged out Dorman by two strokes, while Blythewood placedContinue Reading
The Chapin High School girls swimming team placed 2nd at the S.C. High School League championships this past weekend. It was the highest finish in school history as the Lady Eagles’ finished behind Fort Mill. Among the medalist were Reagan Sherrard (50 Free – 2nd place), Jackie Bonnavilla (100-yard FlyContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested two suspects connected to more than 30 car break-ins earlier this month as the search continues for a third subject accused of being part of the Georgia-based theft ring. Quadriquez Malik Poole, 19, of Ellenwood, Georgia, is charged with 38 counts of breaking into vehicles,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “Golden Peanut” remains in Lexington for another year. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon repeated as champion of the Boiled Peanut Eating contest held Oct. 11 at the South Carolina State Fair. The contest was held by the Coastal Plain League champion Lexington County Blowfish. KoonContinue Reading