By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin softball team were a victory away from playing for a spot in the Class 5A finals. Instead, the Lady Eagles found themselves needing three wins to reach that goal. On Monday, they were shut out 2-0 by Summerville in the winner’s bracket of theContinue Reading
Members of the St. Andrew’s Woman’s Club met recently at Leeza’s Care Connection to clean out the flower bed under their sign and plant fresh flowers. The eight flats of vinca were donated by Seven Oaks Plant Shop. The members participating were Mary North, Ann Martin, Barbara Williams, Susan Smith,Continue Reading
Columbia’s Public Works Department, in conjunction with Soda City, will be inviting various departments to join them and place their vehicles on display for the public May 20 from 9 am – 1 pm. It will be held at the 1700 Block of Main Street. The departments include the ColumbiaContinue Reading
PETSinc will be holding a Casino Night fundraiser May 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn from 6 – 10 pm. There will be food, music by the Emerald Empire Band, a full cash bar, a silent auction, and lots and lots of casino tables. The night begins at 6 pmContinue Reading
May 31 is National Senior Health and Fitness Day, and to celebrate seniors in the community, Harbison Community Center is hosting a Senior Expo May 17. The event is a senior wellness and health fair that will offer free screenings and information from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Light RefreshmentsContinue Reading
Tickets are now on sale for 52 Windows: An Evening of Art to Benefit Mirci. 52 Windows will be held from 6 – 9 pm May 18 at 701 Whaley. It features more than 100 original works of art up for auction. The event’s 10 featured artists include Ann Anrrich,Continue Reading
Written by Ace Martin It is May 15th, and to most of us, that means we are halfway to June. But what many do not know is that this is a solemn day of remembrance within the Law Enforcement Community. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th asContinue Reading
By Tom Poland Blue-Collar Writer I drive west, Georgia bound, and pass it yet again, a place that pulls at my heart. My father had a worm farm, and my grandfather’s country store had a minnow tank. Fishing meant everything to me as a boy. “If I stop and goContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Despite moving hundreds of miles away up North to continue playing pro football, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt still keeps close contact with his Southern roots. The former Dutch Fork High School two-time state champion and University of Tennessee All-American made a pair of special donations toContinue Reading
Chief Dale announces the hiring of our newest officer. Patrol Officer Tyler Baker, who comes to IPD already certified, was sworn in earlier this week. Congratulations Officer Baker and welcome to IPD.Continue Reading
A new development on Lake Murray, WhiteWater Landing, will be offering a one-day-only Pre-Construction Lake Lot Sale June 17 (rain or shine), future residents can buy now and build later on: • Waterfront lots • Golf course lots with views of the adjacent 18-hole private golf club • Affordable lakeContinue Reading