By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lake Murray region were In high standing for the final regular season S.C. Baseball Coaches Association’s Top 10 polls. Region champions Gilbert and Mid-Carolina were number one in Classes 3A and 2A, respectively. In Class 5A Division I Lexington was one of three Region 4-5AContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Join your community on Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) proudly presents the 37th Annual Lake Murray Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by Lexington Medical Center. This beloved tradition will feature South Carolina’s largest fireworks show, launching at approximately 9:30Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Pictured above starting from left, Haley Freeman (volleyball – North Greenville), Hadley Lindnerr (volleyball – USC-Sumter) and Kelsey Wiggins (soccer – Montreat) all signed letters of intent to play in college. Photo by Northside Christian AcademyContinue Reading
Mom, Dad, sis and bro got in on the angling action out on Lake Murray recently with Liam catching an 11lb. 28.5” striper using herring bait his dad bought at Lake World. That whopper was so big that Dad had to help Liam hold it up for the camera. MomContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Lake Murray has once again earned national recognition, receiving a nomination for Best Lake for Water Sports in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — marking the second consecutive year the lake has been honored. After securing 2nd place in the 2024 awards, trailing only Lake Erie,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The centennial celebration of Lexington High School athletics now includes the crowning of a new state champion. On Saturday at Irmo High School, the girls’ lacrosse team became the school’s 16th title winner. The Lady Wildcats defeated Spartanburg 12-7 to win the S.C. High School LeagueContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) has been named a 2025 Models of Excellence school by SkillsUSA, the nation’s leading organization for workforce development. This prestigious recognition highlights The Center’s exceptional integration of Personal, Workplace, and Technical Skills into all chapter activities and represents theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For nine seasons, Robert Wells coached his alma mater Brookland-Cayce boys basketball team to winning success. Now Wells looks to take on a challenge in the same county. However, it’s at a high school in a different district and classification with recent state championship success. MoreContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Columbia’s beloved Soda City Market has earned the title of Best Farmers Market in the United States in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — a prestigious honor that celebrates the market’s vibrant role in the city’s economy and community. Held weekly on Main Street, Soda CityContinue Reading
RICHLAND COUNTY – In recognition of National Community Development Week (April 21–25), Richland County’s Community Development Division celebrated the positive impact of federal programs on local families through a series of events. The week kicked off with a news conference Monday at Transitions Homeless Center in Columbia, where officials highlightedContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One proudly announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Bridget A. Allison will serve as the new principal of White Knoll Elementary. The Board of Trustees approved this personnel recommendation during its April 29, 2025, business meeting. Bridget A. Allison With 17 years ofContinue Reading