By Thomas Grant Jr. For the first time in school history, Northside Christian Academy has a state champion. The Lady Crusaders won the SCISA Class 3A cross-country meet held Saturday at Heathwood Hall. ‘Winning the first school team state championship is pretty awesome,” head coach Stephen McNeill said. “We haveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before embarking on a legendary Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees, Bobby Richardson perfected his craft in American Legion. The same is true for Columbia native Jerry Martin and the late Billy O’Dell. On Nov. 2, the trio along with three other formerContinue Reading
Some members of Columbia High School Class of 1953 met for lunch on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Ocean View Seafood on Broad River Rd to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of their High School Graduation. It was organized by Sybil Nobles Long and 13 classmates plus three spouses attended. ThereContinue Reading
Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet 4th grader Abigail Montgomery was recognized by the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary as the student of the month. Leaphart Principal Courtney Sims said, “Abigail is an exceptional student. She is the first to help a friend out or be a friend to someone who needs one.Continue Reading
CrossRoads Intermediate student Rahaf Alzuabidi and teacher Lori Calhoun were selected as the Irmo Chamber’s Student and Teacher of the Month. “Rahaf is an amazing student who embodies what it means to RISE,” Principal Dr. Erin Doty said. “She shows respect and integrity to everyone around her and participates inContinue Reading
Columbia Children’s Theatre will present Finding Nemo Jr. This weekend. General admission tickets are $15. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and can be bought at columbiachildrenstheatre.com. For more information, contact CCT at 803-691-4548. Complete Schedule of Performances:Friday, October 27 at 7pmSaturday, October 28 at 2pmSaturday, October 28 at 7pmSunday, OctoberContinue Reading
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation will host “Wine on the River” at the West Columbia Riverwalk on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The annual event features live music, wine, craft beer and culinary tastings. Guests will enjoy performances by Prettier Than Matt and The Reggie Sullivan Band, andContinue Reading
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 Bucks for Books Grant to Lexington County School District One. This grant will support literacy efforts in all 17 elementary schools in the district this year. The grant funds will specifically enable all kindergarten teachers in Lexington DistrictContinue Reading
The defending Class 5A champion Lexington High School varsity competitive cheer team won the Wildcat Classic this past weekend at home. The Junior Varsity team also won its division. Featured photo: Lexington High School varsity teams PHOTOS BY LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOLContinue Reading
At the October 24 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Jennifer A. Stanley as the principal of the district’s newest elementary school, South Lake Elementary, effective July 1, 2024. An enthusiastic leader and educator with more than 24 years of experience,Continue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five has received a new $9.6M grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the department’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The money will be used at Harbison West Elementary School and Seven Oaks Elementary School. School District Five is one of 16 school districts across theContinue Reading