A Coast Guard MH65D helicopter arrived at Owens Field in Columbia the morning of July 10. Ken Plesser, Coast Guard Auxiliary Aircraft Commander and Navy League member, coordinated with Coast Guard Air Station Savannah to bring the helicopter and crew to the meeting of the Columbia Navy League. Coast GuardContinue Reading
The Chapin Garden Club hosted a dedication ceremony for the Bluebird Trail at Chapin Town Hall July 11. The club has worked about two years to develop a Bluebird Trail in Chapin. The project was first introduced to club members in August 2017 when, then President Cindy Chin, presented theContinue Reading
By Zoltan Krompecher, 3rd Vice Commander of the Chapin American Legion Something all service members understand–whether Soldier, Airman, Marine, Sailor, or Coastie—is that the military has perfected a system whereby paperwork, especially important paperwork, sometimes becomes misplaced, lost, or simply disappears. Many times, it is only temporarily lost, and eventuallyContinue Reading
By Chris Worthy, Special to the College of Science Morgan Nichols earned her undergraduate degree in the College of Science’s department of genetics and biochemistry. Students and faculty in Clemson University’s College of Science already have a favorite in the Miss America competition – and the date and location ofContinue Reading
Besides trying to hold on to the weeks of summer that are left, few things are more popular in the month of August than the tax-free holidays offered in over a dozen states throughout the country. South Carolina’s Tax-Free Weekend is coming up and Experimax is ready for customers toContinue Reading
Ok, Husbands and wives, friends and lovers are you ready for the annual LMYRA couples Race? This race can be a real test of teamwork between husband and wife, friends, lovers or a test of their relationship depending on their experience and approach to the racing and sailing in general.Continue Reading
The Dutch Fork High School Dazzlers will be hosting their annual Razzle Dazzle Dance Camp at Dutch Fork High School July 22 – 25 from 9 am – noon each day. Participants will learn dances, create crafts, enjoy snack time, and participate in the Welcome to the Jungle theme. ForContinue Reading
The Chapin Job Fair will be held July 25, from noon – 6 pm. The event will take place at the Chapin Town Hall Community Room at 157 NW Columbia Avenue. Candidates attending the Chapin Job Fair will be able to speak with human resources representatives and complete job applicationsContinue Reading
Dominion Energy has pledged $2.5 million to support the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) design and construction. As one of the largest single donations to a nonprofit cause in the company’s history, it reflects Dominion Energy’s commitment to the people of South Carolina. In addition to the $2.5 million donation,Continue Reading
Morgan Nichols, Miss Clemson, was crowned Miss South Carolina 2019 in front of a crowd at Township Auditorium in Columbia June 29. Nichols is a 22-year-old from Lexington and attends Clemson University. She sang Bridge Over Troubled Water for the talent competition. She will receive a $60,000 scholarship and competeContinue Reading
An Irmo High School International School for the Arts graduate was recently crowned Miss Teen North America. Lily Richter was named Miss Teen North America in June. She was chosen to compete in the pageant after being named Miss Teen South Carolina North America in January. “I feel so blessedContinue Reading