By Thomas Grant Jr. The race for first place in South Carolina American Legion League Three remains tight entering the final two weeks of the regular season. Both Lexington Post 7 (8-3) and West Columbia Post 79 (7-3) found themselves on Monday within a game of frontrunner Richland Post 215.Continue Reading
IRMO – School District Five recently wrapped up its annual Elementary Summer Reading Camp with a joyful celebration on July 17. The five-week program, designed to strengthen literacy skills and foster a love of reading, culminated with student presentations that highlighted their growth in both reading and writing. During theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Malik Jahlil Bell, also known as “Leek Obama,” has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his role in a fraud scheme involving bank fraud, money laundering, and illegal firearm possession. Bell, 28, was identified by federal investigators as the ringleader of a group callingContinue Reading
State leaders paddle along river named for one of the four S.C. signers of the Declaration of Independence S.C. Senator Mike Reichenbach and S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Boardmember Jerry Lee joined Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of SCDNR; on the historic Lynches River in Florence County, S.C., Saturday, JulyContinue Reading
DREHER ISLAND — The Midlands Striper Club held its annual Lake Murray Youth Tournament on July 19, drawing young anglers from across the Midlands for a fun and competitive day on the water. Sixteen kids participated in this family-friendly event, weighing in a total of 30 striped bass for aContinue Reading
Event will precede the annual NNO nationwide event to be held next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is inviting broad public participation to the first-ever NATIONAL NIGHT OUT kick-off, a multi-activities weekend event connecting-with, bringing together and celebrating the various communities across RichlandContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A North Carolina man is in custody following an investigation by Lexington County narcotics agents that led to multiple fentanyl trafficking charges. Brandon Ulysses Pinkard, 41, was arrested last month and faces three counts of trafficking fentanyl in connection with controlled drug purchases conducted earlier this year,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. With two weeks remaining, the Lexington County Blowfish finds itself in a close race for first place in the Coastal Plain League West Division. The Blowfish began a two-day, 3-game stretch Tuesday at home against front-runner Forest City. A doubleheader is scheduled the next day atContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member When’s the last time you practiced a bunker shot—or tried that high, soft flop over the trap to a tight pin? Maybe never. But somehow, we still expect to post a low score! Let’s face it: bunkers are designed to penalize you for missingContinue Reading
A familiar face at Lake World is making waves — 13-year-old John McKissick Call recently landed a massive striped bass from the Saluda River, right behind the Saluda River Club. Standing just 4 feet 10 inches tall himself, John’s impressive catch was nearly his own height. The young angler, whoContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Integrative Health Coach With so much conflicting health information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But wellness doesn’t have to be complicated—it should feel empowering. Each season offers us simple ways to support the body naturally. Here’s what’s new in the worldContinue Reading