Fresh on the Menu has launched its 2026 People’s Choice Awards, inviting diners statewide to vote for their favorite restaurants that support South Carolina farmers by sourcing local ingredients. Fresh on the Menu is a sister program of Certified South Carolina and recognizes restaurants that commit to sourcing at leastContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. (September 22, 2025) — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation has awarded 16 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to educators across the district this fall. The $7,480 in grant funding will support innovative classroom projects benefiting 2,243 students in 11 schools. Pictured above are Lake MurrayContinue Reading
Fresh on the Menu has introduced the People’s Choice Awards to honor restaurants across the state that prioritize local ingredients and support South Carolina farmers. Fresh on the Menu is a sister program of Certified South Carolina, created by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, and was designed to promoteContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — On September 17, 2024, the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation awarded 16 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to teachers across the district. These grants, totaling $3,401.49, will impact 2,698 students in eight schools. Congratulations to the Fall Grant Recipients: Forts Pond Elementary: Patricia Deaver,Continue Reading
State Representative Nathan Ballentine (R-Chapin) recently presented a House resolution to Kimberly Oakley, acknowledging the significance of the 7th annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival. This vibrant event celebrates the beauty of cherry blossoms and brings the community together for a day of festivities. The Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival will takeContinue Reading
Students from Lexington-Richland School District Five achieved outstanding success at the South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA) Dance Team Championship. Held on February 17, 2024, at Irmo High School, the SCDA State Championship witnessed the participation of numerous students from Chapin Middle, Chapin High, Dutch Fork Middle, and Dutch Fork High,Continue Reading
Joye Law Firm is excited to announce the commencement of its annual scholarship program starting on February 1st. Since 2006, the firm has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting education in South Carolina, having awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to deserving students. This year, Joye Law Firm is proud toContinue Reading
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation has recently announced the recipients of the prestigious Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants for the Spring 2024 semester. These awards, totaling $2,375.81, have been granted to 10 deserving teachers within Lexington County School District One, positively impacting 1,549 students across nine schoolsContinue Reading
Lott accepts the award on behalf of the men and women of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott received the Salvation Army Bell-ringer Commendation Award during ceremonies kicking off the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign for the 2023 season. The ceremonyContinue Reading
The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter at Irmo High School traveled to Denver, Colorado, from July 2, 2023, through July 7, 2023, to compete at the National Leadership Conference. Irmo High School student Chai’Ane Woolley represented School District Five at the conference. Woolley competed in theContinue Reading
River Bluff High School Social Studies Teacher Michael Burgess, in Lexington County School District One, has been named the 2023 South Carolina History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. This prestigious award recognizes Burgess’s outstanding contributions to American history education and celebrates his unwaveringContinue Reading