By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second time in four months, Cam Scott took part in a signing day at Lexington High School. This time, the All-State state champion shooting guard inked his letter of intent to an in-state school. After receiving a release from the University of Texas, ScottContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park is celebrating the opening of a new TRACK Trail today, April 25th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 1 pm at the Greenway trailhead, located across from the Environmental Center in Saluda Shoals Park. Funded by an Environmental Stewardship Grant from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, this newContinue Reading
Excitement is building for the upcoming kayak fishing qualifier event on Lake Murray, set to take place from April 26th to 28th. Hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country, this event serves as the qualifier for the 2024 USA Kayak Fishing Team. Kayak fishing enthusiasts from across the nation willContinue Reading
Congratulations to Xaelon Swanson, the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary’s Student of the Month for April! Irmo Middle School Principal Mansa Joseph commended Xaelon for his outstanding qualities and contributions to the school community. Xaelon’s positive and outgoing demeanor, involvement in athletics and drama, as well as his assistance with morning announcements,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Both Chapin High School soccer teams had one mission Tuesday night. Win their respective matches against River Bluff and sole ownership of the Region 4-5A titles would be the prize at the end of the evening. The Lady Eagles accomplished their goal with a 2-0 victoryContinue Reading
It’s a significant endorsement for State Representative Russell Ott as he vies for the State Senate seat, earning the support of several local mayors in the Midlands region. Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce, Mayor Viola McDaniel of Swansea, Mayor Helen Carson-Peterson of St. Matthews, and Mayor Daniel Davis of PineContinue Reading
Get ready for an exhilarating showcase of speed and beauty at the historic Columbia Speedway this weekend! The Three Rivers Region of the Porsche Club of America is proud to present the Speed and Beauty Concours d’Elegance car show on Sunday, April 28, from noon to 4 pm. This eventContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Leaders of municipalities from throughout Lexington County gathered for a special meeting April 19 to address the on-going conflicts with Lexington County Council on road maintenance issues. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson said he found the 90-minute at the Lexington Municipal Complex to be positive. He foresees theContinue Reading
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred during a pursuit initiated by a South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services officer. The incident took place on April 14, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Dwayne Alfonso Reed Jr. The crash occurred on Longs Pond Road nearContinue Reading
A fire broke out at Pine Island park, prompting a response from Irmo Fire District, along with crews from Lexington and Columbia-Richland, around 11:30 am on April 15. The fire occurred at the park manager’s residence, resulting in the destruction of the home’s garage, which served as storage for bothContinue Reading
Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company, both based in Columbia, have merged to form a new parent company called Craft Brew Inc. This joint venture aims to create a holding company for regional breweries, offering resources for scaling up production, in-house can printing, and leveraging economies ofContinue Reading