District Five didn’t get a say – Gray Collegiate
The leaders of a West Columbia charter school opened a new campus this fall, but did not qualify it as a new school despite the fact the campus sits in […]
Read MoreChapin community mourns Mayor’s passing
From WIS CHAPIN, S.C. (WIS) – The town of Chapin announced the passing of its mayor, 74-year-old Albert R. Koon, on Friday. Koon lay in rest at the Chapin town […]
Read MoreVisit with School Improvement Council
Spent the morning speaking with the Chapin Elementary School Improvement Council! Obviously, we discussed educational issues; but we also spoke about other issues important to the council members and the […]
WatchThe Future of Dutch Fork Road – US 76
First, let me set expectations….it could be 5 years or more before we see some/most/all of these improvements – but it’s good that the Central Midlands Council of Governments has […]
Read MoreWhat’s important to you? Check your mailbox soon!
After Labor Day, be on the lookout for a chance to let me know what issues are important to you! I hope you’ll take time to answer (and pay for […]
Read MoreD5 staring down budget shortfall as attendance drops.
The school district covering the Chapin and Irmo area could see a drop in state funding as early as October because of a sharp decline in its student body this […]
Read MoreHackers demanded D5 pay ransom. They refused
From The State Midlands school officials were told to pay foreign hackers a ransom after a cyberattack knocked out their computer systems and compromised some students’ data. Lexington-Richland 5 declined […]
Read MoreCommunity Celebration for Irmo Little League!
What a year for Irmo Little League! They continue to make our community proud! I’ll be out of town for my paying job but hope you can make the big […]
Read MoreDutch Fork Road Resurfacing
In the coming weeks, look for resurfacing on Dutch Fork Road from Wessinger/Old Hilton down into Ballentine. In July, I shared about that “extra 2 feet” we saw added to […]
WatchSpring Hill High School: One of the best around!
We are happy to announce our U.S. News and World Report 2025-2026 Best High Schools rankings: #1 Best Non-Criteria Based Enrollment High School in SC #4 Best High School in […]
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