By Thomas Grant, Jr. One game at a time. For all the success enjoyed by both head coaches Tom Knotts of Dutch Fork and Aaron Brand of Irmo, this mantra has remained the centerpiece of their weekly approach. Home wins Friday night moved the two teams a week closer toContinue Reading
Fall elections are coming up and for those friends living in Irmo, I would like to ask that you consider supporting Barbara Waldman for re-election to Irmo Town Council. For those who don’t know, Barb has been actively involved in serving our Irmo and D5 communities for decades. There areContinue Reading
October 24–25 • Koger Center for the Arts COLUMBIA, S.C. – Count Dracula and his legion of vampire maidens take the Koger Center stage as South Carolina Ballet presents its hauntingly beautiful production, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, October 24 and 25. Now in its 33rd season, the gothic masterpieceContinue Reading
The Prisma Health Amphitheater at Moore Park will come alive with the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye and Motown on Thursday, October 24, beginning at 7 p.m. Grammy Award winner Jackie’s Boy will headline the evening, performing timeless Motown favorites and hits from Marvin Gaye’s legendary catalog. Local favorite MoonkatdaddiContinue Reading
The Harbison Theatre will transform into the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for one magical night only on October 26. Experience the South Carolina Philharmonic, led by Morihiko Nakahara, performing classical favorites and selections from John Williams’ iconic Harry Potter scores. General admission: $40Box Office: 803-407-5011 Grab your robes andContinue Reading
Special to The New Chapin NewsBy Thomas Grant Jr. The University of South Carolina made history Sunday, retiring its first-ever women’s soccer jersey at Stone Stadium. The honor went to Savannah McCaskill, a Chapin native and former Irmo High School standout whose number 7 jersey now joins an elite group of Gamecock legends. TheContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will host two information sessions this month for families interested in learning more about the district’s Dual Enrollment Program, which allows high school students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements. A virtual webinar will be held Tuesday, October 29 at 6Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 20, 2025) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close the I-20 Westbound ramp to I-26 Westbound (Exit 64B) overnight on Wednesday, October 22, beginning at 11 p.m. The ramp is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. on Thursday, October 23. The closure isContinue Reading
By Robin All Many golfers wonder about the legality of long putters. If they weren’t allowed, top players like Adam Scott, Bernhard Langer, and Akshay Bhatia would be breaking the rules—but they aren’t! The key is how the putter is used. Here are some important points to keep in mind:Continue Reading
IRMO – Local classrooms in Lexington-Richland School District Five are getting a boost thanks to the Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative’s (MCEC) annual Bright Ideas Grant program. This year, District Five teachers received a total of $2,320 in funding for innovative classroom projects. Recipients included Chris Austin of Leaphart Elementary, Martin CwiakalaContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five schools joined the nationwide celebration of the National School Lunch Program from October 13–17, 2025. Serving nearly 30 million children each day, the program provides nutritious meals that fuel learning and growth. This year’s theme, “Taste The World: Your School Lunch Passport,” encouraged studentsContinue Reading