Sheriff Lott honors retired Deputy and Vietnam veteran James L. Taylor Sr. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Mr. James L. Taylor, Sr., a 92-year-old retired deputy sheriff with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was presented his retirement credentials, during a special ceremony at the RCSD headquarters, Tuesday, Oct. 21.Continue Reading
Leaphart Elementary STEAM Magnet School held a Real Men Read event October 17. Community leaders, district personnel, emergency responders, fathers, and veterans were in attendance to model the importance reading and literacy.Continue Reading
On November 4th, I encourage Irmo residents to vote for Gabriel Penfield and Dr. Barbara Waldman for Town Council. My experience as an Irmo resident is Dr. Waldman and Gabriel are level-headed in their approach to governance and engaged in bettering our Town through their Council-related activities. Whether it isContinue Reading
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