By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Batesburg-Leesville boys golf team placed third at the S.C. High School League Class 2A tournament. Both Jackson Shealy and Nathan Ott shot two-day scores of 153 and 154, respectively, to earn All-State individual honors. (Photo by Batesburg-Leesville High School)Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second straight year, the Lexington baseball team was back in the state finals. The Wildcats entered Game 1 at James Island Tuesday riding a 14-game post-season streak in pursuit of its eighth state title. They had just swept Blythewood in two games to winContinue Reading
Decorated World War II soldier Charles Mullikin honored with namesake thruway By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The late Charles F. “Charlie” Mullikin, a celebrated World War II veteran and the father of S.C. Department of Natural Resources Director Tom Mullikin, was honored Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day weekend when aContinue Reading
Some South Carolinians may soon receive a pleasant surprise in the mail—a check they didn’t know they were owed. Thanks to a new initiative from State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, the Palmetto Payback program is matching qualified unclaimed property with its rightful owners and sending out checks automatically, with no needContinue Reading
The Richland County Ag + Art Tour is returning for a 14th year, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the intersection of agriculture and art. The tour, which showcases local farms, art studios, and community markets, will take place from 9 am to 4 pm June 7 andContinue Reading
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. – Carolina Safari Co. has announced the much-anticipated return of its Purple Martin Tours for the 2025 season, with bookings opening on May 30. Led by local naturalist Captain Zach Steinhauser, these pontoon boat tours offer a front-row seat to witness the largest purple martin roost inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the second straight year, the Lexington baseball team has returned to the Class 5A finals. Once again, the Wildcats are riding an undefeated post-season streak in pursuit of the school’s eighth state championship and third under head coach Brian Hucks. Last week’s sweep of BlythewoodContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 20th season of Lexington County Blowfish baseball begins Thursday in Florence. After back-to-back appearances in the Coastal Plain League Petit Cup, winning it all in 2023, Lexington looks to regain the title. The quest starts at its closest geographic rival the Florence Flamingos. The sameContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. – The town of Irmo is set to welcome the thrilling conclusion of the Hemmings Motor News Great Race on June 29 at Moore Park, marking the Grand Finish of the iconic 2,300-mile, cross-country rally. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country, the event is more than just aContinue Reading
IRMO – Tari Tucker Watson, a Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) adviser at Irmo High School, has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the FCCLA Spirit of Advising Award. This national honor is awarded to only one chapter adviser per state each year, out of overContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Special to the Lake Murray News The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly tournament on May 17 at Lake Murray, launching from Dreher Island, S.C. The event drew 16 competitive teams, bringing in 27 striped bass to the scales for a total weight of 205.34 pounds,Continue Reading