IRMO, S.C. – The Dutch Fork Men’s Soccer Program recently paid tribute to Chris Witte, one of the team’s original captains from its inaugural 1993 season. Witte, a standout goalkeeper, leader, and teammate, left a lasting impact on the program that continues to be celebrated today. As the starting goalkeeperContinue Reading
Several District Five students performed at the SC Music Educators Association All State Choir weekend at Winthrop University February 27 – March 1. Students selected to participate include: Aishani Banerjee (Chapin Middle), Baylie Batchelor (Irmo High), Anasia Bryant (Irmo High), Elijah Drum (Chapin High), Mackenzie Gable (Chapin High), Kyle HoustonContinue Reading
District Five has announced its science fair winners. The event was held at Dutch Fork High School. The District Science and Engineering Fair took place February 8 at Dutch Fork High School. The District Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School Science and Engineering Fair had 174 projects representing the fieldsContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – Mayor Bill Danielson was recognized with the 2025 Order of the Okra, the highest honor presented by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, during the Chamber’s annual awards gala on Friday, February 28. The award celebrates Danielson’s unwavering dedication to the Irmo community through his service onContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce celebrated excellence and community leadership at its annual awards gala, where David Kafitz was named Ambassador of the Year for 2025. This prestigious award, the highest honor bestowed by the Irmo Chamber, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to theContinue Reading
A Lexington-Richland School District Five student has been elected as a National Officer for the SkillsUSA organization making her the first ever National Officer from the State of South Carolina. Avery Smith is a rising senior in the Law Enforcement Services Program at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (TheContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country proudly celebrates Rick Lackland, Director of Sales & Marketing at DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia, for being named Sales/Marketing/Catering Employee of the Year at the 2025 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards, presented by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA). This prestigiousContinue Reading
Davida Price, School District Five’s Coordinator of Youth and Family Services (4K), has been awarded the 2025 State Service Award by the South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA). The SCECA State Service Award is given to an individual who has gone above and beyond to aid the South Carolina EarlyContinue Reading
Four School District Five students are now published authors. Author Stan Tucker brought his Share Your Story writing program to the district last year. The program walks students and teachers through the writing process. Students in grades 3-5 worked on their stories and all finished stories were submitted to StanContinue Reading
Columbia, January 28th, 2025 — GOAT Development Group is proud to announce that John G. Manjounes, Principal and Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, has been recognized as one of Columbia’s Top 15 Coaches by Influence Digest, marking this the forth time in the past five years. This prestigiousContinue Reading
IRMO –Schools from Lexington-Richland School District Five recently announced their 2025-26 Teachers of the Year & Support Employees of the Year. Teacher of the Year winners from each school include: Kamela Oxner-West (Academy For Success), Leigh Carpenter (Adult Education), April Siders (Ballentine Elementary), Jessica Hidalgo (Center for Advanced Technical Studies),Continue Reading