By Thomas Grant Jr. For two seasons, Jordan Leath led the Northside Christian Academy girls’ basketball team to its winningest stretch in school history. He now heads across the street down Corley Mill Road to revive the River Bluff program. On Wednesday, he was officially introduced as the new LadyContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced the finalists for its 2025–2026 Support Employee of the Year award: Shamone Chandler, a kindergarten assistant at Dutch Fork Elementary; Bridgette Gause, a cafeteria assistant manager at Ballentine Elementary; and Cami Ruppe, an instructional and clerical assistant at Oak Pointe Elementary. Chandler,Continue Reading
Get ready for a day of creativity, competition, and community fun! West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day returns Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. along State and Meeting Streets—and it’s completely free to attend. The action-packed day kicks off with the Kinetic Sculpture Parade, where teams and individuals will roll through in costumes and creations inspired byContinue Reading
40th Annual Show to Benefit Camp Kemo Rev your engines and mark your calendars—the 40th annual Speed and Beauty Concours d’Elegance is back on Sunday, May 4, from noon to 4 p.m., and promises an unforgettable afternoon of cars, community, and compassion. Hosted by the Three Rivers Region Porsche ClubContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – River Bluff High School is proud to announce that John Graham Gardner IV and Raghav Pallapothu have been named semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honors for high school seniors. They are among only 10 students from South Carolina — and just over 600 nationwideContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Region 4-5A baseball title once again comes down to the battle of Lexington. Archrivals Lexington and River Bluff entered this week tied for first place in Region 4-5A. On Tuesday, the two teams opened a crucial 3-game set to decide the champion. Game 1 wentContinue Reading
Lake Murray, S.C. – The American Bass Anglers (ABA) 2024 American Fishing Tour Championship will cast off at Lake Murray from May 3–9, 2025, at Dreher Island State Park in Prosperity. Originally scheduled for fall 2024, the event was postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, but it’s comingContinue Reading
Lexington, S.C. – The Lexington Police Department is showing its support for the autism community with the release of a special, limited-edition Autism Awareness uniform patch. The initiative, done in partnership with the Autism Society of South Carolina (SCAS), aims to foster greater understanding and acceptance of individuals on theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Military Museum invites the public to experience a unique celebration of music and military history at the “War Songs” music festival on Friday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1 National Guard Road, Columbia. This free, family-friendly event honors the 250th anniversary of theContinue Reading
Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Maximum Support Act, sending a strong message to the regime in Tehran that America will not tolerate Iranian backed terror and aggression around the world. This legislation requires an interagency strategy to support internet freedom and counter censorship effortsContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Sorry to break the news to you, but please don’t take my word for it; however, allow me to share with you what research studies and conclusions have found by those qualified to say so. To begin, I quote, Alice G. Walton, Ph.D, in her article InnovationContinue Reading