Attorney, retired military officer recognized by Briggs family, other civil rights leaders By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a Camden-based attorney and retired two-star commander of the S.C. State Guard who today chairs the state’s floodwater commission, was singularly honored by the Briggs family (the case of BriggsContinue Reading
Amy Umberger, the resident scientist at Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences, has been honored with the Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT). This award acknowledges Umberger’s exceptional contributions to stimulating interest in Earth Sciences at the pre-college level. Umberger, who teachesContinue Reading
Seven seniors from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been named candidates in the prestigious 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, marking one of the highest honors for the graduating class of 2024. The following students have been nominated: Damien Dedmond (Chapin High) Caroline Huang (Dutch Fork High) Ava McCarty (Spring HillContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five recently announced the exceptional educators and support staff members who have been selected as the Teachers and Support Employees of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to their roles, making a positive impact on students and theContinue Reading
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
olumbia, SC – Certified Elder Law Attorney Lisa Hostetler Brown from LawyerLisa has been chosen to receive the prestigious Gold Compleat Lawyer Award by the University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law. The award is presented to recognize outstanding civic and professional achievements of alumni. Lisa HostetlerContinue Reading
Chapin High School is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievement of Ana Aun, who has been chosen for the Honors Performance Series by World Strides and is set to perform at the illustrious Carnegie Hall in New York City, from February 7-11, 2024. Having submitted an audition earlier this Fall,Continue 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
A Lexington County deputy, who endured a harrowing incident in the line of duty, has been honored with the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s Medal of Valor. Deputy Jacob Smith, who bravely confronted danger while responding to a home invasion in Lexington last September, was the deserving recipient of this distinguishedContinue 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