In response to an increased need for asphalt workers across the state, the non-profit South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA) and its members have launched Asphalt Works., a statewide workforce development campaign that aims to spread the message about opportunities for advancement within the asphalt industry — and repair theContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast program. School officials have adopted the following household size and income criteria for determining eligibility: Children from families whose income is at orContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will implement a clear bag requirement at all sporting events, beginning this fall. The new requirement, which was detailed at the June 10 School Board meeting, will be added to a list of safety measures that were implemented last fall and were revised for winter andContinue Reading
The CAST FOR KIDS fourth annual special needs kids fishing event was held at Billy Dreher Island State Park on June 7. The event was sponsored by Mt. Horeb Methodist Church, the Lake Murray Seniors Bass Club, Frank’s Car Wash, Joy Day Program, and the Midstate Dove and Quail Club.Continue Reading
Dutch Fork Elementary School has become the first in South Carolina to be named a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Studies is one of thirty-five schools nationwide selected as the 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools awardees. Green Ribbon Schools areContinue Reading
Dreher Island State Park will be the site of the 6th annual Paddle Bender event this Saturday, June 1, and local sculptor has donated two special prizes. The event is a fundraiser for wildlife rehabilitation with PAWS Animal Wildlife Sanctuary the recipient this year. Some of the permanent wildlife patientsContinue Reading
By CT McDonald The Chapin-Newberry Post 193/24 American Legion Baseball team is already working through the early games of the 2019 summer schedule. Post 193/24 started regular season games last week at Lexington Post 7 with a 6-3 loss, and then back home at the Newberry College Smith Road SportsContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five is participating in the Summer Food Service Program again this year. The program will begin on June 10 and end on August 1. Meals will not be offered during the week of July 1, 2019. All children ages 2-18 are eligible for the service.Continue Reading
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert Zahn, Navy Office of Community Outreach SASEBO, Japan – Ensign Matteo Macaluso, a native of Chapin, South Carolina, wanted to continue a proud family tradition of serving in the Navy. His grandfather also served in the Navy so he felt it was alsoContinue Reading
The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) has honored Marty Bridges with the ICRC Community Spirit Award. Bridges has served the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission for more tham 40 years, filling various volunteer roles including a youth football coach, Advisory Council member, Seven Oak Park Improvement committee, Saluda Shoals Foundation member,Continue Reading
William Bowman, Jr. of Irmo was honored and presented a Resolution on behalf of the SC House of Representatives May 23 at the USC Alumni Center. He is Retiring from the US Probation Office after 23 years.Continue Reading