LEXINGTON, SC — Wingard’s Market is set to bring the holiday cheer with its annual Jingle Bell Bash! On November 15 and 16, the beloved local garden center will transform into a holiday wonderland, offering special discounts, seasonal treats, and community festivities. As part of the holiday celebration, Wingard’s willContinue Reading
Recently, volunteers from Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community and the University of South Carolina’s Student Nurses Association packed more than 3,000 seed packets for the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (RSWCD) Seed Sanctuary program.RSWCD provides free vegetable, herb and wildflower seeds to Richland County residents to promote home gardening,Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Lexington girls golf team claimed the Class 5A Division I Upper State championship Tuesday. The Lady Wildcats, who were the host team at Wildwood Country Club, shot a team score of 328 to beat out Dorman by five strokes and River Bluff by 10. BlythewoodContinue Reading
By Akil E. Ross, Ed.D. Superintendent When I joined Rotary International, one of the world’s largest service organizations, I received a card printed with “The Four Way Test.” This card serves as a reminder for Rotarians of four principles in their thoughts, words, and actions. The first test is: IsContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The home of the Lexington County Blowfish remains an active place even in the off-season. At Thursday’s Annual World Series Networking Hour & Community Luncheon in the Stadium Club, the team announced plans to partner with Diamond Prospects for a two-day event involving top local high schoolContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. As outdoor temperatures start to get chilly, Mark Zona can be found working in his “happy place from home” at Lexington High School. Whether it’s in the press box for football, baseball, softball or cross-country or at the scorer’s table for basketball, he’s seen and heardContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The lineup for The Bash was announced Tuesday. The 12th annual event takes place Dec. 12-14 at Ridge View High School. “We are excited to release this year’s Bash schedule. The matchups are arguably some of the best we have ever had at The Bash,” saidContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The extended S.C. High School League football season has created a ‘bye’ week for Region 4-5A teams. When play resumes, River Bluff, Lexington and White Knoll will be battling for third place and improve their RPI ratings for the playoffs. The Gators (7-1, 2-1) currently holdContinue Reading
Congratulations to the players from Dutch Fork and Irmo High School who have made the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Bowl! Here are the players who earned the honor: Ryan Love – Offensive Lineman from Irmo High School Maurice Anderson – Running Back from Dutch Fork High School These athletes have demonstratedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A strong performance in last Saturday’s win over Oklahoma has earned more recognition for University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori. The Irmo High School graduate was University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori was named the SEC co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. HeContinue Reading
Here are some key golf tips for seniors from Robin All that can help improve your game: Focus on shifting your weight from your back foot to your front foot during the swing. This transfer is crucial for generating power and maintaining balance. At the completion of your swing, aimContinue Reading