Kendall Smith, a biomedical science student at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) and also a student at Spring Hill High School, won first place at the South Carolina HOSA-Future Health Professionals state competition in the area of Sports Medicine. She received the award during the 2022 HOSAContinue Reading
Major John Hendricks recently completed the prestigious FBI Command College program. The course is a dynamic, intensive and challenging program designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command-level positions. “Hands down this was the most fantastic training in my law enforcement career,” said Hendricks. “It was an incredible opportunity toContinue Reading
The Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise had the honor of hosting and recognizing the Chapin-area Teachers of the Year. Pictured are ( Front Row ) Diana Penning – Spring Hill High School, Sarah Dukes – Chapin Middle School, Sam Werts – Chapin Elementary, Ashley Zeigler – Lake Murray Elementary, MariaContinue Reading
The Columbia Children’s Theatre will be presenting Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead April 1- 3 at Saluda Shoals Park. Prince Hamlet of Denmark sets out to avenge his father’s murder, all the while trying desperately to keep his sanity in one piece. That’s all very well for Hamlet — butContinue Reading
On April 5 the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) will host CDL Day at the State Fairgrounds, located at 1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia. The event will be open from 8:30 am to 5 pm. During this event, the SCDMV will provide testing services for commercial learner’s permits (CLPs)Continue Reading
Shirley Clark, CLC (Certified Leadership Coach) spoke to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo March 11. She serves primarily in the field of corporate coaching. Clark brings with her a diversified background, including having been Executive Director of the Women’s Center of Washington, DC and Northern Virginia, now in itsContinue Reading
On April 6, at 7 pm music students from the Irmo Music Academy will rock the Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. Home of Elvis, there’s a full two days of music from schools all over the country performing rock, pop, classical music and more on April 6 andContinue Reading
A new fitness venue is opening in Irmo in April. Kingfisher Strength will offer a resistance training environment for anyone motivated to improve their fitness and strength. The center is designed to appeal to both men and women interested in strengthening themselves both physically and mentally. Kingfisher is the brainchildContinue Reading
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the South Carolina State Museum Foundation will present Shuck n’ Swing, an outdoor concert and oyster roast April 2 from 6- 9 pm. The ticketed fundraiser aims to support educational programming at the museum by providing an event filled with shellfish and tunes. “ThroughContinue Reading
Here in the South we enjoy a little thing called rasslin’. Sometimes there’s nothing better than watching your favorite heroes and villains body slamming each other, bouncing off the ropes or taking nose dives into the audience. If you have never been to an actual rasslin’ venue then you don’tContinue Reading
By CT McDonald There are just more than two weeks left in the lacrosse regular season, and local teams are in high gear as they compete in their few remaining league games. Chapin’s varsity boys have won all four of their 5A District 4 matchups with another one on tapContinue Reading