Lexington-Richland School District Five marching bands achieved impressive results in the South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) 3A and 4A State Championships on October 26, 2024. Chapin High School’s Pride of the Midlands Marching Band was named the 4A Lower State Champion and took Runner-Up in the 4A State Championship.Continue Reading
By Tom Poland: A Southern Writer TomPoland.net The weather experts predict a warmer winter than usual. That assures me we’ll get snow this winter. Meteorology is the science of studying the atmosphere’s processes and phenomena. Remember the projected path of Helene? Tells you a lot. How would you like toContinue Reading
On October 18, Doug Polen, Assistant Town Administrator for the Town of Irmo, shared insights on Irmo’s future development with the St. Andrews Optimists. Drawing from his previous experience with Moncks Corner, Polen emphasized Irmo’s goal to become a distinct and desirable community, separate from larger cities’ influence. In recentContinue Reading
The SC Midlands Pop Warner Dutch Fork Silver Foxes football team has won the 2024 SC Midlands 11U State Championship. The team is now preparing for the first round of region playoffs starting this Saturday, November 9.Continue Reading
Irmo, SC (Nov. 7, 2024) – The Irmo Police Department Community Foundation (IPDCF) is thrilled to announce the return of its “Shop with a Cop” program, an initiative dedicated to supporting families in need this holiday season by spreading joy and essentials through community giving. Event Details: How You CanContinue Reading
The wrestling season started for Irmo High and Irmo Middle School wrestlers November 2 as they competed in the opening tournament of the year for the South Carolina Youth Wrestling Association (SCYWA) at Ben Lippen School in Columbia. Wrestlers from both schools showcased their talent and determination. Aiden Filter winsContinue Reading
Lexington, SC — A teacher at Irmo Middle School, Jermaine Cornelius Singletary, has been charged with assaulting two students on separate occasions. Singletary, 51, faces two counts of third-degree assault, according to arrest warrants issued by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Jay Koon confirmed that an investigation was launchedContinue Reading
On behalf of the educators, staff, and leadership of School District Five, we deeply appreciate the trust and confidence that residents have placed in us by passing the School District Five Referendum. This result reflects the commitment to our schools, teachers, staff and students by our entire School District FiveContinue Reading
May 19, 1929 – November 3, 2024 Educator, civil rights advocate, and community leader Dr. Carlos Gibbons, (Pops), has passed away peacefully at the age of 95 at his residence at the Heritage at Lowman in Chapin, South Carolina. Originally from Turbeville, South Carolina, Gibbons took his love of learningContinue Reading
As of press time these were the local election results. Lexington County School Trustee 5 Scott Herring 34.51 Catherine Huddle 34.47 Kenneth Loveless 31.02 Richland District 5 At Large Jason Baynham 51.01 percent Mike Ward (NON) 49.99 percent Lexington Richland 5 Bond Referendum Yes 70.79 percent No 29.21 percent RichlandContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Defending national champion South Carolina is expected to get one of its top rebounders back on the court. The Athletics Department said Thursday forward Ashlyn Watkins, who was been suspended from the team since Aug. 31 following assault and kidnapping charges, has returned to team activities.Continue Reading