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Katlyn Thrasher (middle) was selected Miss Homecoming 2024 this past Friday at NewberryHigh School. Standing to her left is Miss Homecoming 2023 Kateera R. Boyd and on the right isPrincipal Sarah Harvey. (Photo by Greg Hollis/Newberry Observer)Continue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. A 0-2 start in Region 4-5A was the fate that appeared destined for Lexington football last Friday at Cecil Woolbright Field. Coming off a 34-8 home loss to Irmo, the Wildcats found themselves trailing Chapin 23-6 in the second quarter. Just before halftime, sophomore quarterback BrennanContinue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. The latest South Carolina Girls Golf Coaches Poll has rivals River Bluff and Lexington near the top of the rankings. The Lady Gators and Lady Wildcats are second and third, respectively, in the Class 5A Division I poll. On Tuesday, River Bluff was the host teamContinue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. The county’s best volleyball rivalry resumed Wednesday at Lexington High School. The Lady Wildcats and River Bluff met in the first of two Region 4-5A matchups. As part of Brest Awareness Months, the two teams also wore pink jerseys. Lexington came out on top in threeContinue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. Region 4-5A teams posted a combined record of 26-3 in non-region games. Starting Friday, the second season begins as the six teams battle each other over the next month. One of the three matchups is the revival of the Battle of the Dam. Longtime rivals LexingtonContinue Reading