Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is proud to announce that Lake Murray will be one of six stops on the Bassmaster College Series Tournament Trail. The series will set up shop on Lake Murray, January 26-27, 2024. “We know Lake Murray will deliver a challenging event toContinue Reading
The Town of Chapin will hold it’s annual Fall Night Out at the Town Hall complex on Thursday, October 26 from 6 pm until 8 pm. According to the town’s newsletter, there will be officers of the Chapin Police Department, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Department and moreContinue Reading
The next Crooked Creek Art League meeting will be on Monday, October 16, at Crooked Creek Park. Michael Story, an award-winning Columbia artist, will be the speaker discussing and demonstrating “Mastering Color Fundamentals and How to Apply Them to Your Paintings.” For more information about the League and Michael’s presentation,Continue Reading
BAMA-Q TV’s Grilling on the Lake steak cookoff took place at the Lexington Lake Murray Dam Public Park, September 29-30. The event was hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) and is a sanctioned Steak Cookoff Association’s World Championship Qualifying event. The two-day grilling event brought togetherContinue Reading
Aubrie Suber has been crowned Chapin High School’s Homecoming Queen.Continue Reading
Brooke a third-grade student at Chapin Elementary School (CES) with autism got a chance to go surfing at Folly Beach recently. She’s participated in Surfers Healing for the past two years. Surfers Healing’s mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the experienceContinue Reading
Ahead of its 35th anniversary this November, the South Carolina State Museum has announced its first-ever podcast: Our State, Our Stories. The series first season, premiering weekly Tuesdays from October 10 – November 21, will highlight how a historic textile mill became South Carolina’s largest museum, explore the true storyContinue Reading
Ebonee Davis, a 2023 graduate of Dutch Fork High School and daughter of Angelia Davis, is the recipient of PAGE Five’s 2023 Tami Richardson Gifted & Talented Scholarship. This is a $1,000 merit-based scholarship. She will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where she will major in ElectricalContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the cause and manner of death for Bernice Junior Smith, III. Smith was apprehended by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department during a warrant service August 9. Smith went unresponsive after apprehension and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deadContinue Reading
Mungo Homes, a major homebuilder in the Southeast based in Irmo, broke ground on September 26 on what will be its expanded corporate headquarters. The 20,250-square-foot facility is part of a $12 million investment by Mungo Homes, which will house various administrative departments there. The expansion will create up toContinue Reading
At Lexington Richland School District Five 41 students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma. Additionally, 12 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2022-23 school year. “We proudly recognize the achievements of students who participated in the AP Capstone Diploma program,” said School District Five Chief ofContinue Reading
The Chapin Girls Swim Team is the 5A Region Champion. They are undefeated this season and qualifiers will compete at the state championships on October 16th at USC. The Boys swim team as well who finished third.Continue Reading
The Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce along with the Newberry County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening The Venue at Black Grove with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Many people came from Newberry and Chapin to wish the Shealy’s well with their new endeavor. For more information on renting The Venue,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It appears the Chapin football team will be very active during the idle period. While scheduled for a bye Friday, head coach Justin Gentry promised to hold a Monday practice following the 22-14 loss at Lexington. “We’re going to regroup,” he said. “I originally wasContinue Reading
The Columbia Park Ranger Program will be holding an Early Bird Walk every Wednesday from 7 am – 8 am. Participants will be able to observe migrating birds along the Saluda Riverwalk with a park ranger. Everyone is welcome. Bring a pair of binoculars or borrow a pair from theContinue Reading
The Gaston Collard and BBQ Fest starts with a BBQ competition on October 7. On on October 8, there’s a parade at 131 North Carlisle Street behind Gaston Town Hall before the festival. Enjoy live music, and free rides, and browse through crafters, vendors, and exhibitors. The kitchen opens atContinue Reading