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
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
Ivanka Trump has endorsed Nikki Haley’s daughter Rena, a candidate for Clemson student body vice president. “Hi, Clemson fans, it’s Ivanka Trump. I am so proud of what each and every one of you are doing. Don’t forget to reach for new heights by voting for Huskey Haley,” the U.S.Continue Reading
By Steve Bell, Lake Watch columnist Every fall and winter, thousands of lake residents use Lake Murray’sshoreline to dispose of leaves and other yard debris. Most choose to burn orbag, but some simply wait for the water to rise (oops) so wind and waveswill wash their “problems” away. Those whoContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Another fight is brewing between Kim Murphy and the school district she once served as a board member. She is now facing a $10 million claim by the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board that she carelessly caused delays in construction expansion plans at Chapin High School. MurphyContinue Reading
The Palmetto Mastersingers will present its annual Festival of Choirs February 23 at 7:30 pm at St. Andrews Baptist Church, 230 Bush River Road. Hearts of Joy is the program’s theme. Tickets are $10 general admission and are available at www.palmettomastersingers.org, from any of the participating choirs, or at theContinue Reading
70s/80s Music & Craft Beer Festival in Downtown Newberry on April 6th, 2019 from 1 – 10 pm Newberry, SC – Spend an awesomely fun weekend with friends rocking out to your favorite 70s/80s music and enjoying the largest selection of South Carolina craft beers in charming Downtown Newberry whileContinue Reading
By Steve Bell, Lake Watch columnist In August of 2018, SCE&G announced that the company planned to lower Lake Murray’s water level from full pool (358’) to the 350’ elevation to help curb the growth of nuisance aquatic weeds and to push accumulated organic sediments out of shallow areas intoContinue Reading
The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra will offer A French Toast concert February 17 at 3:30 pm. A French Toast is a tribute to some of the most renowned French composers of all time. The program includes a march by Saint-Saens, Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite No. 1, selections by Ravel and Offenbach, and Gounod’s charmingContinue Reading
There are multiple ways everyday people can work to make a difference in their community by helping a child in need. One opportunity where you can have an impact is to become a volunteer with the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program. GAL volunteers dedicate a small amountContinue Reading
The Chapin Historical Association (CHA), in concert with the Town of Chapin and the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH), has begun the formal nomination process to secure a National Register designation for the Chapin Commercial Historic District. The National Register designation is primarily an honor bestowed byContinue Reading