Batesburg-Leesville senior Hansel Discua has signed to continue his academic and athletic career at Erskine College, where he will join the football program. Discua, a standout on the field for the Panthers, is the second Batesburg-Leesville student-athlete to sign with Erskine this season. His commitment marks another step forward inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Gilbert baseball and softball teams found themselves deadlocked for the Region 4-4A title. In each case, a head-to-head tiebreaker was used to determine the top seed for the Class 4A playoffs. It proved to be a split outcome for both programs. The Indians finished 13-1Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. John Sawyer, a standout student-athlete from Batesburg-Leesville High School, has officially signed to play football at Erskine College. Surrounded by family, coaches, and teammates, Sawyer celebrated his commitment to continue both his academic and athletic journey at the collegiate level. Known for his dedication and leadershipContinue Reading
Expert Advice: As an elder law attorney, I often explain to clients how estate planning involves much more than just creating a will or trust. It’s also about making sure your loved ones can help you when you need it most—especially in a medical emergency. One of the most overlooked butContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County School District One proudly announces that, effective July 1, 2025, Dr. Stephanie L. Burgess will serve as the new principal of Gilbert Middle School and Howard S. “Tradd” Denny III will assume the role of director of student services. The Board of Trustees approved bothContinue Reading
RICHLAND COUNTY – Richland County is inviting the public to participate in the next phase of “Reimagine Richland,” the 10-year update of its comprehensive plan. When completed, the updated plan will serve as a long-term guide for the county’s decisions on future development, land use, and conservation efforts. The comprehensiveContinue Reading
On May 3, 2025, people around the globe will take part in the seventeenth annual World Labyrinth Day, using the labyrinth as a moving meditation for peace and a celebration of the labyrinth experience. Locally, the event will be held at 1:00 PM at The Episcopal Church of St. SimonContinue Reading
WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson says she is “blessed” to be “in such elite company” By Alex Junes-Ward A’Ja Wilson, the all-time leading scorer in Gamecock women’s basketball history and the WNBA’s unanimous MVP for the 2024 season, received yet another lofty honor on Tuesday, April 22, when she became theContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named finalists for its 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year award. The finalists are: Brooke Bridges, a Piney Woods Elementary School kindergarten teacher; Jennifer Goforth, a Reading Interventionist at Chapin Intermediate School; and Charles McDonald, a special education teacher at Lake Murray Elementary School.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For two seasons, Jordan Leath led the Northside Christian Academy girls’ basketball team to its winningest stretch in school history. He now heads across the street down Corley Mill Road to revive the River Bluff program. On Wednesday, he was officially introduced as the new LadyContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced the finalists for its 2025–2026 Support Employee of the Year award: Shamone Chandler, a kindergarten assistant at Dutch Fork Elementary; Bridgette Gause, a cafeteria assistant manager at Ballentine Elementary; and Cami Ruppe, an instructional and clerical assistant at Oak Pointe Elementary. Chandler,Continue Reading