By Thomas Grant Jr. The unavailability of a senior All-State quarterback would create great concern for a high school football team. For Gray Collegiate Academy, however, the introduction of freshman Xavier Wright has proven very unconforting to opponents. Since replacing injured starter Tyler Waller, he has guided the War EaglesContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Early in the week, KD Whitt was selected to play in the Touchstone Energy Bowl Dec. 13 at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach. Last Thursday, he and Batesburg-Leesville teammate running back Amadre Wooden made school history. The duo combined for five touchdowns and set careerContinue Reading
By Robin All Over the last two weeks, we’ve covered both the backswing and the follow-through. But after watching the Ryder Cup, I realized something important—golfers should focus more on developing their core muscles than relying just on their hands and arms. The top players generate power through their lowerContinue Reading
Columbia Streams Art has officially opened submissions for the Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema smartphone filmmaking competition. Entries must be uploaded through the submission gateway at mayor.columbiasc.gov/columbia-cell-a-brates-cinema-cellphone-competition by Wednesday, Oct. 8. The competition is open to filmmakers of all skill levels, with films running three to ten minutes in length, shot entirelyContinue Reading
Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole, Columbia. The dance-illusionist company MOMIX is bringing its production of Alice to the Koger Center for the Arts for one night only on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice blends illusion, acrobatics, magic,Continue Reading
The staff at Irmo Middle School enjoyed a relaxing treat on Friday, Sept. 26, when Midlands Family Chiropractic visited the campus to provide massages and chiropractic therapy. “Healthy, happy teachers have happy students,” said Lesli Reeves, IMS Behavior Interventionist. “This is a great way for our teachers and staff toContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Discount admission and ride tickets are now on sale for the 2025 South Carolina State Fair, returning to Columbia October 8–19. Fairgoers can save up to 50 percent by purchasing in advance, now through October 7, at participating Circle K locations or online at SCStateFair.org. “Your South CarolinaContinue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its annual Ladies Tournament on Lake Murray September 20, enjoying beautiful weather and strong competition from 12 female anglers. A total of 15 striped bass were brought to the scales, weighing 59.89 pounds overall with a 3.99-pound average. Several participants brought in a full two-fishContinue Reading
By Lisa Hostetler Brown, Managing Attorney, LawyerLisa Expert Answer: Owning property in more than one state can be a wonderful way to diversify your lifestyle or investments. Maybe you enjoy summers in the mountains and winters at the beach, or perhaps you own a family cabin in another state in additionContinue Reading
The Columbia Philatelic Society, South Carolina’s oldest active stamp club, invites the public to its Winter Stamp and Postcard Show on Friday, October 10 (11 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Saturday, October 11 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) at the Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Avenue, West Columbia. Vendors from Florida to Virginia willContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. (September 22, 2025) — The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation has awarded 16 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants to educators across the district this fall. The $7,480 in grant funding will support innovative classroom projects benefiting 2,243 students in 11 schools. Pictured above are Lake MurrayContinue Reading