Quinton Epps, the Richland County Conservation Division manager, received recognition for his dedicated service of 10 years to the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) during the recent S.C. Conservation Partnership Conference in Myrtle Beach. Lynn Pilewski, immediate past president of the S.C. Conservation District Employees Association, presented theContinue Reading

Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet and Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet, both part of the Lexington-Richland School District Five, have received prestigious Merit Awards from Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet has been recognized as aContinue Reading

The Chapin Chamber of Commerce has recently acknowledged outstanding students and teachers from two Lexington-Richland School District Five schools as their Students and Teachers of the Month. Let’s extend our congratulations to the following individuals: For FIVE Teacher and Student of the Month: For Chapin High School Teacher and StudentContinue Reading

Multiple awards presented during annual banquet in mid-December By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department presented scores of awards in multiple categories both to deputies and civilian employees of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) during the department’s annual Christmas Awards Banquet atContinue Reading

Unforgettable Moments from Jan. 26 Doubleheader By Thomas Grant, Jr. In a ceremony held between the doubleheader on January 26 against Lexington, Chapin High School paid tribute to its senior boys and girls basketball players and staff, creating a memorable Senior Night experience for all. The senior boys, Weston Brueng,Continue Reading

Irmo Fire District received a recent gift of four stunning canvases honoring the memory of fallen Firefighter J. Michael Muller. The craftsmanship and thoughtfulness put into each artwork are awe-inspiring. Matthew White with Cambridge Company Framing, Sheila Earnest with Professional Printers, and Kathy Morganelli produced these memorial pieces. Their hardContinue Reading

Several students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been selected for the SC American Choral Directors Honor Choir to be held on Friday, January 19th-Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center. Students auditioned and were selected for this honor on Friday, October 27th, 2023. There willContinue Reading

Chapin Intermediate School A Honor Roll Quarter 25th grade Jacob Abdulrahman, Emily Abercrombie, Haley Abercrombie, Owen Almond, Gia Alvarez, Hope Andaloro, Breelyn Anderson, Bree Baker, Olivia Baldwin, Mollie Batchler, Ethan Bedenbaugh, Douglas Bemis, Madisyn Bennett, Henry Boozer, Brooklyn Bridges, Harper Broome, Cayden Brown, Birkes Bryan, William Cain, Layla Camp, KaseContinue Reading

In a heartfelt recognition of unwavering dedication and passion, Merrell Johnson has been named the recipient of the prestigious Donald-Harding Service Award. This distinguished accolade is bestowed upon a volunteer who not only showcases reliability and longevity but also embodies a deep commitment to the mission of Mental Illness RecoveryContinue Reading

In a notable achievement, David Prigge, the Director of Career and Technical Education at Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been named the 2023 South Carolina Health Science Educators Administrator of the Year by South Carolina Health Educators, a division of the South Carolina Association of Career and Technical Education. ThisContinue Reading

Lexington-Richland School District Five Community Support Services Coordinator Julius Scott has been selected as a member of the third class of the South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE) Fellowship.   Each year, SCALE convenes a diverse cohort of 20 emerging summer and afterschool learning leaders, providing them with the toolsContinue Reading

In a momentous achievement, Chapin High School extends a resounding congratulations to senior Cayman Collins for breaking the 1,000-point milestone in his basketball career. This remarkable accomplishment reflects not only individual skill but also dedication, hard work, and a passion for the game. Cayman Collins’s journey to reaching this significantContinue Reading

Laura Evans of Beckett Financial Group has been named Admin of the Month by the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP). The prestigious recognition is bestowed upon professionals who exhibit exceptional excellence, depth of knowledge, expertise, and unwavering commitment to the administrative field. Founder of Beckett Financial Group, JB Beckett,Continue Reading