The Dutch Fork Middle School Dazzlers Dance Team give back to the community monthly with different projects such as donations to Sharing Gods Love, Adopt a Family, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and District 5 Snack Pack Program. When not dancing & volunteering, the girls are very active in their schoolContinue 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
Kate Brighton, professional actress, director and playwright has come out of retirement to bring to The Harbison Theatre, a production filled with Irish music, internationally ranked Irish dancers and masterful storytelling with: “Catherine & Katharine; Sisters Wee Bit Irish” one night only, Thursday, March 7th. Kate Brighton storyteller on Ball Mason Jars (An instrument she invented),Continue Reading
It’s hard to believe that Tuesday marked my twelfth and final council meeting of 2018. It has been a great year for the Town and Tuesday’s Council Meeting did not disappoint. We had two informative presentations as well as a proclamation. Camden Meetze, Chapin High Student, presented her Gold AwardContinue Reading
As tuition pinches wallets, college travel costs merit scrutiny The cost of attaining a higher education is a major concern for parents and students in the Palmetto State. And understandably so, as South Carolina now has the nation’s ninth-highest tuition bills, according to the most recent annual ranking. And thatContinue Reading
Open Letter In the November 1, 2018 edition of the Lake Murray News, Paul DuPre wrote the following; “They (critics of the former District 5 Board) shriek about financial mismanagement after scrutinizing D5 finances, they have never found a penny out of place, not even a penny.” The firstContinue Reading
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray installed 2019 Officers at a Change of Watch Ceremony at the Flight Deck in Lexington November 28. The leadership team is a complement of experienced members trained and qualified in Auxiliary programs. Staff Officer appointments are: Calvin Bowen – Communications; Roger Matherly –Continue Reading
Chapin Garden Club hosted a public event to commemorate Arbor Day December 7. The club selected Chapin Town Hall as the location for its 2018 Arbor Day tree – a variety native to the area, the Eastern Redbud (Cercis Canadensis). Representative Chip Huggins was on hand to open the ceremonyContinue Reading
The Town of Lexington celebrated South Carolina Arbor Day with the planting of a Red Oak at the corner of Maiden Lane and South Church Street as part of the beautification enhancements of the One-Way Pair Project. South Carolina Arbor Day has been held annually since 1934 and helps markContinue Reading
Lake Murray Vacation Rentals has been sold to Vacasa, a full-service vacation rental management company based in the northwest. Lake Murray Vacation Rentals has operated short-term rentals/vacation homes along Lake Murray since it was founded in 2001 by owner Randy Walston. “Vacasa’s proprietary technology platform, expanded booking channels and abilityContinue Reading