By Thomas Grant, Jr. The last time GG Jackson II played on Martin Luther King day, he had a memorable performance before a national cable television audience. The NBA on TNT once again served as the setting this year to watch the former Ridge View and University of South CarolinaContinue Reading
An initiative at Chapin Elementary School (CES) is making waves by bringing male role models to the forefront of students’ daily lives. “Dads at Doors” invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, older brothers, and other male community members to volunteer during morning drop-off. The aim of the initiative is twofold: to encourageContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Local lawmakers say the increasing impact of rising insurance rates on restaurants and nightclubs is creating a crisis in the business community. It’s often called “liquor liability.” But Rep. Micah Caskey, R-Lexington, said it’s not going to be easy to fix the problem.“It’s complicated,” said Caskey, aContinue Reading
The National Weather Service has forecasted potential winter weather, including snow and extremely low temperatures, for the Midlands area beginning Tuesday afternoon, January 21, 2025, and continuing into the night. With sub-freezing temperatures expected to create black ice on roadways Wednesday morning, School District Five of Lexington & Richland CountiesContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Philharmonic has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its Family Time with the Phil and Symphony for All programs. These initiatives aim to make live orchestra music more accessible to diverse audiences. Family Time withContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Lexington County Blowfish have unveiled their new uniforms for the 2025 season, celebrating the team’s 20th anniversary. The jerseys feature a crimson red design with the “Blowfish” wordmark arched across the front in dark navy, outlined in white. These special uniforms were introduced during aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Chapin High School was the site for the U.S. Military Duals this past weekend. A total of 15 teams from South Carolina and Tennessee participated in the four pool, two division tournament. Pool play saw the host school win its C league by defeating Wando (51-19),Continue Reading
Looking for a teaching job? Lexington One is hosting a Teacher Recruitment Fair on February 1 from 8 AM to noon at White Knoll High School. This event is for educators of all experience levels interested in teaching for the 2025–26 school year. Date: February 1Time: 8 AM – NoonLocation:Continue Reading
West Columbia, SC – The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC), in partnership with SOLE Stepping and Molina Healthcare, will donate more than 200 pairs of new shoes to children from low-to-moderate income families in the Midlands. The event will take place on Saturday, January 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Continue Reading
This photo demonstrates a 45-degree hip turn away from the ball—a critical movement for senior golfers striving to lengthen their backswing and achieve greater shoulder turn for more distance. A 45-degree hip turn allows your shoulders to reach the necessary 90-degree turn, maximizing power on full swings. While younger tourContinue Reading
IRMO – Families in Lexington-Richland School District Five have the opportunity to apply for the district’s Magnet and Choice programs now through Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Noon). For more information about the district’s Magnet Schools, Programs, and Choice options, and to access the application link, visit www.lexrich5.org/choice.Continue Reading
IRMO – Chapin High School senior Emma Smoak has been named the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Class 5A Division II Cheerleader of the Year. “I am truly honored and humbled to receive the SC Cheerleader of the Year award,” Smoak said. “This recognition is not just a reflectionContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Council of Governments, Central Midlands Transit (COMET), and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are teaming up on a new project called LINKS to Lake Murray. This project focuses on studying two key corridors around Lake Murray: SC 6 (North Lake Drive) – From Dreher ShoalsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Statewide television offers an opportunity for both Chapin basketball teams to get on the winning track. The two teams head to The Swamp to face River Bluff in a Region 4-5A contest. It’s the second Sonic Rivals Game of the Week scheduled by WACH 57 inContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin How are those new year resolutions going? With the new year, the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions often comes up. Something about the calendar changing over to a new year give us a sort of clean slate or the opportunity to make changes we have beenContinue Reading
The United Way of the Midlands is now accepting applications for its Blueprint for Leadership program, with a deadline of January 21. This unique eight-week leadership and board development training is specifically designed to prepare participants for impactful roles in the nonprofit sector. As the Midlands’ only professional development courseContinue Reading