Photo by Rob Gantt – River Bluff running back Hayden Myers By Thomas Grant, Jr. River Bluff was 1.5 seconds away from advancing to the third round of the Class 5A Division I playoffs. Instead, Stratford quarterback Jachin Davis heaved a Hail Mary pass from 50 yards into the handsContinue Reading
(Photo by Thomas Grant Jr.) A total of five student-athletes signed letters of intent at River Bluff High School. They were Caroline Tucker (Anderson University – volleyball), Alexis Jodie (Campbell University – volleyball), John Lane (The Citadel – track and field), Ashley Powell (North Greenville – baseball), Peyton Hewitt (SpartanburgContinue Reading
(Photo courtesy of Lexington High School) By Thomas Grant, Jr. A total of 14 student-athletes signed letters of intent at Lexington High School. They were Riley Halloran (Converse College – swimming), Taryn Smoak (The Citadel – golf), Brayden Studebaker (USC Aiken -baseball), Sydni Anderson (Francis Marion – basketball), Anna BartContinue Reading
By Radley West Starting the day by writing down a few things you’re grateful for may seem simple, but it can lead to profound benefits. What often begins as a small daily habit, like jotting down three things you’re thankful for, has been shown to improve mental well-being, reduce stress,Continue Reading
We Honor Our Veterans How we honor those who serve By Joseph Douglas Spencer He couldn’t figure out why few folks came in for breakfast. Surely his eggs were good, he thought. He’d opened a breakfast joint in Brooksville Mississippi, shortly after a brief stint at University in Starkville, MississippiContinue Reading
IRMO – The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) will introduce three new courses for the 2026–2027 school year: Baking and Pastries, Drone Technologies, and Farm Animal Production. These additions expand hands-on Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for Lexington-Richland School District Five students, preparing them for high-demand careersContinue Reading
The Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) VEX Robotics Team, the BobCATS, brought home top honors at the Battle at the Branch VEX Robotics Competition held in Beaufort on Saturday, November 8. The BobCATS earned two major awards at the event — the Skills Championship Trophy, awarded for placingContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia invites the community to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on Saturday, November 15 at 10 a.m. The weekend celebration marks the revitalization of one of Columbia’s most beloved landmarks, featuring new spaces for recreation, entertainment, and community connection. Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann,Continue Reading
COLUMBIA — Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) has announced the selection of Vickie Davis as its new Executive Director. Following a nationwide search, the CCLMC Executive Director Search Committee recommended Davis for the position, earning unanimous approval from the Board of Directors. With more than 25 years of experience inContinue Reading
The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra will open its 23rd season with a concert titled Symphonic Poems on Sunday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. The performance will feature Gershwin’s An American in Paris** along with works by Liszt, Mussorgsky, Price, and Strauss, conducted by Dr. Nathan Tucker. The concert will takeContinue Reading
IRMO – Realtor Corrina Thomas of YourKeyToSold.com is sponsoring a Blessing Basket event on Friday, November 15, from 5–7 p.m. at Craft & Draft, located at 7583 St. Andrews Road in Irmo. The goal of the event is to fill and bring as many baskets as possible with food andContinue Reading