IRMO – Dr. Lucia Jacobs, a science teacher at the Academy For Success in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as one of ten educators across South Carolina to participate in the Fall 2024 Strategies for Teacher Advancement and Renewal (STAR) Seminar. Chosen through a competitive statewide application process,Continue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – On September 25, 2024, the Columbia Area League of Women Voters hosted a presentation on the upcoming 2024 Richland County Transportation Penny Referendum, focusing on its potential impact on the county’s public transportation system, The COMET. Maurice Pearl, Executive Director and CEO of The COMET, led theContinue Reading
Beloved former WIS-TV personality Joe Pinner has passed away, as confirmed by his family on Sunday afternoon. Pinner began his career in radio before transitioning to television broadcasting, joining WIS in 1963, just a decade after the station’s inception. Over the course of his 55-year career at WIS, Pinner tookContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Last Friday, the Chapin football team faced its biggest challenge of the season. Visiting John McKissick Field to face fourth-ranked and fellow unbeaten Summerville, the Eagles went toe-to-toe for most of the first half. Quarterback Brady Albro came out firing, finishing with 425 yards and threeContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard We know the expression: Education is the key to new worlds. Education is the antidote to ignorance. Education is the ticket to prosperity. My favorite: Education is the one thing no one can take away from you. We need our students at all levels – CP, Honors,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has granted permits for the first-ever Crystal Lagoons amenity in the state. Located in northeast Columbia, construction is set to begin in early 2025. “This approval from DHEC marks a pivotal moment for the Crystal Lagoons project,” said Joseph Baldassarra,Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — On September 17, 2024, the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation awarded 16 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to teachers across the district. These grants, totaling $3,401.49, will impact 2,698 students in eight schools. Congratulations to the Fall Grant Recipients: Forts Pond Elementary: Patricia Deaver,Continue Reading
CHAPIN, SC (September 18, 2024) — The Chapin Police Department has been recognized with the prestigious FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Agency Trilogy Award. This honor, awarded to law enforcement agencies demonstrating exceptional leadership, is presented following the successful completion of a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing publicContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man recovered from Lake Murray near the Irmo side of the dam on September 13 as Darius Marshe Dendy, 34, of Columbia. Dendy was pronounced dead at the scene following the recovery of his body from the lake. InvestigatorsContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday gave first reading approval to the controversial $65 million Water Walk development along the shores of Lake Murray. The council approved a development agreement, and the rezoning of 11 properties totaling 65.12 acres from General Commercial, General Residential and Fringe Agricultural to Mixed Use.Continue Reading
The Colonial Cup returns to Camden, S.C., Sunday, November 17, 2024 By Tom Mullikin On Sunday, November 17, the “Super Bowl” of Steeplechase will return to the internationally renowned Springdale racecourse in Camden, S.C. [please see link below]. This is a key component of the Palmetto State’s heritage. From theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin High School football team is one of the remaining undefeated teams in the Lake Murray area. The Eagles look to continue to “fly high” Friday as they venture into uncharted territory. For the first time in school history, they will pay a visit toContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – The highly anticipated fall lineup for Rhythm on the River, presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitors Program, is here! The series will kick off on October 4, 2024, offering a fantastic blend of live music, food trucks, and local entertainment. Here’s the full schedule:Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest on third-degree domestic violence charges. According to an incident report from the Lexington Police Department, 47-year-old Charles Freeman was arrested early Monday morning at a residence in the 400 block of Ivy GreenContinue Reading
CHAPIN – Chapin High School seniors began the 2024-2025 school year with the traditional Senior Pledge Assembly, where they pledged to Principal Ed Davis to work hard, make good choices, and earn their diplomas by the end of the year. This long-standing tradition celebrates the accomplishment of reaching senior yearContinue Reading
IRMO – Fifty-seven students from Lexington-Richland School District Five achieved perfect scores on the SC READY assessments for the 2023-2024 school year. SC READY is a statewide test measuring English/language arts and mathematics proficiency for students in grades 3 through 8. These District Five students are among the top oneContinue Reading