By Thomas Grant Jr. Playing for American Legion Cayce Post 130 was more than just the beginning of a baseball journey for Kip Bouknight — it was a life-shaping experience. “American Legion baseball was more than a game, it was a foundation for life,” Bouknight said. “It taught me discipline,Continue Reading
Jason Giulietti, President & CEO of the Central SC Alliance, has been named to the inaugural class of ResearchFDI Academy’s Foreign Direct Investment Professionals (FDIP), a recognition announced during the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference. The FDIP designation honors leaders who have demonstrated exceptional success in attracting andContinue Reading
Members of the Lexington-Richland School District Five FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, October 28–November 1 to compete in the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. The students represented South Carolina in the National FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event, earning a silver rating and placing 16th nationally. Forty-five teams—180Continue Reading
Leaphart Elementary fifth grader Kilee Hart was recognized as the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s October Student of the Month. Fifth Grade Teacher Elisa Roberts Oglesby said of Hart, “I wish I had 49 other Kilee’s in my classroom. Kilee is a model student and always does the right thing. She justContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo honored the life and legacy of Sammie Mathias during Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting, presenting a special proclamation to the Mathias family. Sammie was the heart and soul of Mathias Sandwich Shop, a longtime local favorite and true cornerstone of the community. Known for his warmContinue Reading
(Photo courtesy of Lexington-Richland School District Five) Four-Star Michigan Commit to Represent South Carolina on National Stage IRMO, S.C. – Dutch Fork High School standout Julian Walker has been selected to play in the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl, one of the nation’s premier high school football showcases. The annual eventContinue 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 has been ranked the number one school district in the Midlands and the Best Place to Teach in Columbia, according to the newly released 2026 Best Schools in America report by Niche.com. In addition to leading the Midlands, District Five earned the No. 3Continue Reading
Spring Hill High School will be recognized today, Thursday, October 2, as South Carolina’s College Application Month “School of Excellence” by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The honor also places Spring Hill among just 26 schools nationwide recognized by ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) for their effortsContinue Reading
IRMO – Dr. Tim Swick, Dual Enrollment Lead for Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been selected as a 2025–26 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Responsible AI Fellow. “I am honored and excited to be named a Responsible AI Fellow with CSTA,” said Dr. Swick. “This opportunity will not only allowContinue Reading
The St. Andrews Woman’s Club recently honored longtime member Daryl Hendrix for 50 years of dedicated service to the club and community. Membership co-chair Lynn Hauptner presented Hendrix with a commemorative pin recognizing her milestone. Always among the first to volunteer, Hendrix has served the club in many capacities overContinue Reading