For the first time in school history, Dutch Fork High School’s baseball team clinched its first baseball state championship. The Silver Foxes outscored Blythewood, 2-1, Friday to win the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Class 5A championship at the home of the Columbia Fireflies, Segra Park. The Silver FoxesContinue Reading
During May, Mast Store asks that you join the community as we reach out into our communities and fill a need: Shoes. A pair of shoes may mean little to those who have so many, but to others, even one single pair can mean everything. And donating to those inContinue Reading
By: Tony Williams Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security is committed to protecting your personal information. We urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your Social Security number (SSN) or bank account information to unknown people over the phone or internet. If youContinue Reading
Veteran educator Stephanie Huckabee has been named the new assistant principal of instruction at Chapin Middle School. Huckabee currently teaches AP Language and composition as well as public speaking and language arts at Chapin High School, where she’s served since 2012. She earned her master’s degree in educational administration thisContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran administrator Ed Davis the new principal of Chapin Intermediate School. Davis has served as principal of Harbison West Elementary School since 2016 and was named the 2018-2019 South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Principal of the Year. He replaces Denise Barth,Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has named seasoned educator and human resources professional Tamara Turner its new director of personnel. Turner has served as the district’s coordinator of teacher evaluation since 2017. She replaces Winnie Brown, who will retire at the end of the school year after nearly 20 years inContinue Reading
Non-Profit Plans to Raise Money for Families with Children Battling Cancer A Healing Grace non-profit is excited to announce on June 1, 2019 from 6:00pm-9:00pm, they will hold a Community Dance-a-thon at the Lexington Leisure Center Gymnasium. The Community Dance-a-thon will be a public event where all proceeds will benefitContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold its 2019 high school graduation ceremonies May 31 and June 1 at the Colonial Life Arena. The order of School District Five 2019 graduations are as follows: · Chapin High School May 31 at 12:00 p.m. · Dutch Fork High School May 31 at 4:00Continue Reading
Overview The House gaveled to a close this week after dozens of bills and the Sine Die Resolution passed both the House and Senate. This was the first year of a two-year session that focused primarily on transformative education reform, presenting a balanced and efficient budget, solutions for Santee Cooper,Continue Reading
Every year, on the last Monday in May, Americans pause to reflect on those brave men and women who risked life and limb in the face of grave danger. We remember those who left the comforts of home to fight for us and our freedom…. but never returned …. toContinue Reading
Overview I hope everyone had a great spring break and Easter weekend. With two weeks left of session and the crossover deadline behind us, we have a busy few weeks ahead as we begin to take up bills from the Senate. Heartbeat Bill Passes The Heartbeat Bill, H. 3020, passedContinue Reading