One man’s fear is another man’s career. By Tom PolandTomPoland.net Come the cold, dormant months, few snakes, if any, are out and about. Perhaps winter makes a good time to read about the critters many fear. You know, the only good snake is a dead snake. The irrational fear ofContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard For so many reasons, December is a time of reflection and celebration. As 2024 comes to a close, let’s pause and thank school faculty, staff, and administration who love and grow our community’s young people. Our schools are community hubs, collaborating with families in support of studentContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. White Knoll football has taken its fans on a memorable “mini rollercoaster” ride the past two seasons. A year after reaching its first state title game, the Timberwolves experienced the ups and downs of a program looking to repeat last year’s breakthrough. After a 5-5 regularContinue Reading
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living with a disability is 28 percent higher than without. Needs such as medical care, specialized equipment, assistive technology, adaptive housing,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. More student-athletes celebrated their college commitments on Early Signing Day: Gilbert High School River Bluff High School White Knoll High School These athletes’ commitments reflect their dedication and the strong athletic programs at their schools.Continue Reading
This holiday season, A Magical Cirque Christmas returns with its enchanting blend of acrobatics, magic, and festive charm, delighting audiences across the U.S. The show will stop for one night only at the Koger Center for the Arts on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was exactly a year ago White Knoll was preparing for its first state championship game against fellow Region 4-5A foe Dutch Fork. The Timberwolves find themselves this week in a somewhat similar situation. This time, it’s a round earlier and against another Irmo-based team fromContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to The Lake Murray News The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on Nov. 16. A total of 19 teams participated and brought 34 striped bass to the scales weighing a total of 221.91 pounds with a 6.53-pound average. Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 10th season as Lexington girls’ basketball coach opened on an historic note for Molly Goodrich. With last Friday’s 63-39 win over Eau Claire in the She Got Next tournament at Wildcat Gymnasium, she reached 150 victories with the Lady Wildcats. Only David Long with 156Continue Reading
Get ready for a heartwarming holiday performance as “A Dickens of a Christmas” takes the stage at Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor on Sunday, December 15, at 4 p.m. This unique production, presented as a classic Christmas radio show, features three actors portraying 50 characters, accompanied by the legendary pianist Ed McContinue Reading
Leeza’s Care Connection held its annual Dare2Care Gala on November 21 at the USC Alumni Center, delivering an emotional and inspiring evening dedicated to supporting caregivers. Event Highlights: Jay Allen Performance: The Voice standout Jay Allen performed his heartfelt song “Blank Stares,” written in honor of his mother’s battle withContinue Reading