On November 14 , 2020, The SC State Farmers Market in conjunction with The Midlands Crafters Association will host a FREE family event for the community. This event will host over 100 vendors, crafters, and local businesses from all over the Midlands. There is FREE admission and FREE parking; everyoneContinue Reading
South Carolina’s Fraternal Order of the Police is dedicated to the advancement and protection of law enforcement officers, the promotion of officer benefits, and the fostering of enforcement of law and order. The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more thanContinue Reading
NEWBERRY CHRISTMAS 2020 Downtown Holiday Lights & Decorations, Gingerbread Competition, Santa’s Tour of Newberry, North Pole Nights, & #AVeryBerryChristmas Photo Contest The City of Newberry is striving to provide a safe and fun environment for all to enjoy this holiday season. With COVID-19 prevention measures in mind, the City isContinue Reading
Is your child gifted in the arts? Parent Advocates for Gifted Education in Lexington-Richland School District Five (PAGE Five) will host a webinar describing the Tri-District Arts Consortium (Tri-DAC) Summer 2021 Program on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 7 pm. Tri-DAC is a 3-week summer program that serves rising 6thContinue Reading
Today, White Knoll High School canceled its last two varsity football games after a COVID-19 positive exposure resulted in the team being unable to play. This decision did not impact White Knoll High’s junior varsity or B teams. Any COVID-19 exposure results in the quarantining of individuals considered to haveContinue Reading
Caregivers Need Your Help! No one has been hit harder during the pandemic than family caregivers. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other chronic illness is a full time and unpaid job. Now more than ever, these families need hope and relief from pandemic challenges like reduced support systems, isolationContinue Reading
Dear Editor, I am writing today about the current election for the open positions on the Lexington-Richland School District Five board. My familiarity with District 5 goes back a number of years. My wife and I moved to Irmo 38 years ago and we have lived in Chapin for theContinue Reading
We have had the pleasure of knowing Rebecca Blackburn Hines as small business owners in Chapin and, as former teachers, within this district and neighboring districts. When Rebecca told us she was running for the District 5 School Board, we could not think of a better person for the job.Continue Reading
On November 3, 2020, there is a very important local election for the Lexington Richland School District Five Board of Trustees. Three seats are up this year and two incumbents are running for those seats along with a candidate they have endorsed for the third seat. Robert Gantt (Richland) andContinue Reading
Vehicle and coffee enthusiasts come together each month near Irmo. Cars and Coffee takes place every second Saturday of the month, 7:30am-10:30am. The coffee vendor is Bart’s Crazy Good Coffee truck. The next event is planned for November 14. Cars and Coffee is held in the parking lot of AMCContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold a virtual Magnet Fair on Thursday, November 12, 2020 giving families an opportunity to explore magnet offerings in the district. The virtual event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and features a wide variety of programs, including the newest magnets thatContinue Reading