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By Thomas Grant Jr. A back injury kept Andee Dircks off the softball field for much of her junior year. Through the first month of the season, the University of Michigan signee is making up for lost time. The Lady Eagles’ senior had 11 RBI and two home runs throughContinue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. It was a successful weekend for the Chapin girls’ soccer team. The Lady Eagles defeated Fort Mill on penalty kicks (0-0) 6-5 on Sunday to win the Blue Division of the Crescent Cup at Airport High School. Goalkeeper and Newberry College-bound senior Olivia Bradley made theContinue Reading

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Irmo, South Carolina, February 27, 2024 – Jake Coucoules emerged victorious at the 2024 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Lake Murray, scoring a two-day total of 188.75 inches. The tournament, featuring a record-breaking regular season attendance of 258 kayak anglers nationwide, took place on February 24-25 and offered overContinue Reading

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Students from Lexington-Richland School District Five achieved outstanding success at the South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA) Dance Team Championship. Held on February 17, 2024, at Irmo High School, the SCDA State Championship witnessed the participation of numerous students from Chapin Middle, Chapin High, Dutch Fork Middle, and Dutch Fork High,Continue Reading

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By Thomas Grant, Jr. Chapin High School had two state champions crowned in individual wrestling this past weekend in Anderson. Toler Hornick (left) defeated River Bluff’s Reese Lawrence to win at 190 pounds. Preston White won the 113-pound division, defeating Dutch Fork’s Jackson Stocker in the final. Other Eagles whoContinue Reading

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Special to the Lake Murray News The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly tournament on Lake Murray out of Acapulco, SC on Feb. 17. Twenty-two teams participated in the event bringing thirty-four striped bass to the scales weighing a total of 278.67 pounds with an 8.20-pound average. Fifteen teams wereContinue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. Student-athletes in the Lake Murray area were recognized Wednesday for signing with the college or university of their choice. It was the traditional National Signing Day as those who opted not to sign early made their commitments official. Lexington and Chapin also had large signing classesContinue Reading

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Timberlake Country Club has achieved notable recognition by being ranked as the fourth most improved golf course for 2024 by GolfPass Digest. This accolade reflects years of dedicated redevelopment and repair efforts around the course, resulting in a classic design reminiscent of traditional Scottish links courses featuring water features, potContinue Reading

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Unforgettable Moments from Jan. 26 Doubleheader By Thomas Grant, Jr. In a ceremony held between the doubleheader on January 26 against Lexington, Chapin High School paid tribute to its senior boys and girls basketball players and staff, creating a memorable Senior Night experience for all. The senior boys, Weston Brueng,Continue Reading

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Peyton Harris and Dalton Head Secure Victory with Impressive Performance The 2024 Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops unfolded at Lake Murray on January 26-27, 2024, and the University of Montevallo’s dynamic duo, Peyton Harris and Dalton Head, emerged victorious, showcasing their exceptional angling skills. PhotoContinue Reading

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Special to the Lake Murray News The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco, SC on Jan. 20. Despite freezing temperatures all day and tough fishing conditions, 15 teams participated in the event bringing 22 striped bass to the scales weighing a total of 169.72Continue Reading

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By Thomas Grant Jr. Tyler Bass has experienced his share of highs and lows in four seasons with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The former Dutch Fork placekicker and sixth-round draft pick out of Georgia Southern has been celebrated in his pro career for game-winning field goals and playing a roleContinue Reading