By Thomas Grant Jr. Fresh off completing an undefeated season, Newberry opened its quest last Friday for the Class 3A title. The second-seeded Bulldogs rolled past Aynor 54-14 in the first round. Trailing 14-7 in the second quarter, Newberry erupted for 47 unanswered points to improve to 11-0 on theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. COLUMBIA – At Dreher High School this past Saturday, the River Bluff Lady Gators made their second straight appearance in the Class 5A Division I State Championship match. Standing in their way once again was two-time defending champion Dorman. After dropping the opening set 25–23, RiverContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Playing for American Legion Cayce Post 130 was more than just the beginning of a baseball journey for Kip Bouknight — it was a life-shaping experience. “American Legion baseball was more than a game, it was a foundation for life,” Bouknight said. “It taught me discipline,Continue Reading
Sharing God’s Love recently held its 16th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament raising more than $21,000. The Spur at Northwoods hosted the event and provided lunch for the eighty-four golfers. The event was sponsored by fifty-two businesses and individual contributors. Thirty-three merchants contributed various prizes and awards. The golf outing isContinue Reading
Columbia, South Carolina – The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) will host the Fini Flight of 2LT Jimmie L. “Jim” Hamilton in a Cessna L-19 Birddog at the Celebrate Freedom Foundation Hangar, located at 2533 Airport Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29170. Hamilton flew the Birddog as a U.S. Army pilot fromContinue Reading
November 5, 2025 — During the Lexington County School District One School Board meeting held on October 21, 2025, the Lexington One Educational Foundation was honored for 30 years of dedicated support to students, teachers, and schools across the district. Originally envisioned in Lexington District One’s first strategic plan, theContinue Reading
Lexington, S.C. – Pastor John Lastinger has won the Republican Primary Special Election Runoff for South Carolina House District 88. Lastinger expressed deep gratitude to the voters and his supporters. “Thank you to the voters of District 88 who came to the polls today,” said Lastinger. “We’re thankful for ourContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will host the first of two Magnet Fairs on Thursday, November 20, 2025, giving families an opportunity to explore a variety of specialized academic programs offered throughout the district. For the second year, the fairs will be divided by grade level to better serve families. TheContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Leesville man is facing charges after narcotics agents discovered cocaine, firearms, and cash in his home, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. Vincent Davis, 62, has been charged with trafficking cocaine and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, Sheriff Jay Koon said. Agents,Continue Reading
Medal of Honor recipient, military leaders, other VIPs to attend afternoon event at Columbia Convention Center next week The S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) will hold its first press conference announcing its new 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and its permanent home at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Friday,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The River Bluff volleyball team is headed to the state finals at Dreher High School. The Lady Gators defeated nemesis Wando in four sets Tuesday to win the Class 5A Division I Lower State final. The scores were 28-25, 25-20, 18-25, 25-23. It’s the second stateContinue Reading