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
I loved her, lost her, and found her again. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I fished many a farm pond as a boy. When I left my red-varnished cane pole for Miss Zebco, I fell in love. I filled my Johnson & Johnson first aid kit turned tackle boxContinue Reading
A ground breaking ceremony was held Tuesday afternoon, April 29, for the newly named Saluda Shoals Riverwalk at the Saluda Shoals Park upper boat landing. The walkway, which was formerly known as the Lower Saluda Greenway, is a proposed 8.5 mile multi-use, non-motorized paved pathway running along the north sideContinue Reading
Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week in style at the Spring Porch Party and Gift Shop Sale hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center on Wednesday, May 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, locatedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Picture above is Lily Sundell of Lexington (Photos by River Bluff High School) A two-point halftime lead in the Class 5A Division I Lower State girls’ lacrosse final Tuesday against River Bluff was too close for comfort Lexington head coach Tiffany Tortorello. Her “pep talk” atContinue Reading