Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week in style at the Spring Porch Party and Gift Shop Sale hosted by the Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) Visitor’s Center on Wednesday, May 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, locatedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Picture above is Lily Sundell of Lexington (Photos by River Bluff High School) A two-point halftime lead in the Class 5A Division I Lower State girls’ lacrosse final Tuesday against River Bluff was too close for comfort Lexington head coach Tiffany Tortorello. Her “pep talk” atContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Pictured above is Gray Collegiate Academy boys soccer coach Kevin Heise with his team after posting his 600 th. career win. (Photo by Kevin Heise) There are fewer clubs more exclusive than the one with head coaches with 600 victories. On April 22, Gray Collegiate Academy’sContinue Reading
The 2024 American Bass Anglers (ABA) American Fishing Tour Championship is set to return to Lake Murray from May 3-9, hosted at Dreher Island State Park in Prosperity. This marks the 24th national championship and the first time it’s returned to Lake Murray since its debut there in 2000. OriginallyContinue Reading
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