Special from Newberry College. Former Brookland-Cayce quarterback Reed Charpia has Newberry College a game away fromthe NCAA Division II championship. The Harlon Hill Trophy finalist accounted for 244 passing yards and a touchdown in the 31-24comeback road win over Albany State this past Saturday. This is the Wolves’ first-ever semifinalContinue Reading
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department raised over $1,800 in a single day this year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) were out in force ringing the bells for the SalvationContinue Reading
Lexington, SC (December 3, 2025) — Chief Terrence Green announced that the Town of Lexington’s annual Toys for Tots “Pack the Pontoon” toy collection campaign has begun and will continue throughout December, with multiple community donation events planned. Donation events will be held at Learning Express, Tractor Supply, Walmart, BiggbyContinue Reading
Lexington, SC (December 5, 2025) — Chief Terrence Green is notifying the Town of Lexington community of road closures and traffic detours in place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, due to the Town of Lexington Christmas Parade in downtown Lexington. Road closures and detours will begin at 1:00 p.m. withContinue Reading
Photo courtesy of North Carolina State athletics By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Richland Northeast quarterback Will Wilson closed out his freshman college season with a career performance. The former “Mr. South Carolina Football” had an historic performance for North Carolina State this past Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. He rushed forContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week, we covered right-arm extension after impact. This week, we’re focusing on the left arm (the back arm) during the backswing. Most golfers have heard the classic advice: “Keep your left arm straight.”However, many interpret this as keeping the arm stiff or locked, which actually restrictsContinue Reading
By Radley West When you think of being healthy, what’s the first image that pops into your head? For many of us, it’s a person sweating it out at the gym, chiseled and determined. While fitness is an excellent piece of the puzzle, a truly healthy life is a muchContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Whenever we eat sugar by itself — especially processed sweets — the body responds in a predictable chemical chain reaction: Blood sugar spikes quickly Insulin surges to bring it down The body often overcorrects You crash Your brain panics: “Quick, more sugar!” Your nervous system interprets this asContinue Reading
Students at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies are gearing up for their annual poinsettia sale. Students in the Agricultural Education program at The Center work together each year to grow the holiday plants. The program’s three pathways—BioSystems, Environmental and Natural Resources, and Veterinary Science—use the proceeds from the saleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Bobby Wells era is underway at Lexington High School. As just the third boys basketball coach for the program since 1975, he looks to bring the winning formula used at previous job Brookland-Cayce and combine it with the tradition that has produced three state titles.Continue Reading
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Home for the Holidays on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts, led by Music Director Morihiko Nakahara. Now in its third year, the holiday-themed variety concert showcases an exciting mix of musical and theatricalContinue Reading