By Thomas Grant Jr. From a geographical and competitive standpoint, Lexington and Gilbert make for a natural rivalry. Twelve miles separate the two schools, and the Wildcats and Indians enter Friday’s matchup ranked in their respective Top 10 polls with undefeated marks. All it up together and the timing worksContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Brookland-Cayce looks to rebound from last Friday’s 42-35 loss to A.C. Flora against another longtime rival. They travel to Cecil Woolbright Field to face a Chapin team riding a 3-game winning streak. Quarterback Brady Albro has thrown 13 touchdown passes during the winning streak and theContinue Reading
By Dick Butcher At the last Lexington-Richland School District Five board meeting held on August 21 Dr. Akil Ross discussed the Districts Five Year Master Facilities Plan Target 2030, which will give an outline of how the district will look in five years and the fact that it is aContinue Reading
Chapin High School seniors began the year with the Annual Senior Pledge Assembly. During this assembly, seniors pledge to work hard, make good choices, and earn their diplomas at the end of the school year. The Senior Pledge Assembly is a Chapin High tradition that allows seniors the chance toContinue Reading
In an exciting development that promises to make a significant splash in the Irmo community, Oak Pointe Elementary School has proudly announced its partnership withthe Northwest YMCA to provide free swim lessons to its students through a PoolCorp-funded grant. This innovative collaboration aims not only to teach essential water safetyContinue Reading
The Lexington Police Department is searching for Shaniya Nicole Anderson, age 13, as she is believed to be a runaway. Shaniya Anderson was last seen walking from Park North Apartments near Park Road at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023. She was wearing a black sweatshirt, black leggings, blueContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The start of Region 4-5A volleyball play means the anticipation of the annual clashes between town rivals Lexington and River Bluff. Each year, the two teams’ regular-season matchups take on a playoff atmosphere whether in The Swamp or Wildcat Gymnasium. The former is the site forContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A heavy afternoon rainstorm was not enough to put a damper on the Queen City Kayak Bass Fishing tournament last Saturday at Lake Murray. A site record 100 anglers took part in the event in Irmo. Claiming the top prize was arguably the hottest bass catcherContinue Reading
Speculations that famed Texas burger restaurant Whataburger is seeking a new facility in Irmo are accurate, according to town officials on Thursday. “Yes, Whataburger is coming to town,” stated Douglas Polen, Assistant Town Administrator in Irmo. The burger chain is building a new facility at 1185 Dutch Fork Road, near theContinue Reading
Add another top honor won this year by the Coastal Plain League champion Lexington County Blowfish. For the second straight year and fourth time in team history, the franchise was honored as the CPL Organization of the Year. General Manager Tony Baldwin was also named the Executive of the Year.Continue Reading
A career Army officer reflects on the 22nd anniversary of that fateful day that forever changed the world By Bill Connor As we approach the 22nd anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001, my thoughts return to that fateful day and what came before and after it. With theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Iris Society is holding its next monthly meeting this Saturday, September 9 at 2 p.m. at the Garden Club Council Building, 1605 Park Circle, Columbia. The Program will be “Getting Your Iris Ready for Winter” followed by a business meeting. The meeting is open to the publicContinue Reading
As the Summer season cools, folks turn their attention to getting back outdoors and Newberry’s Enoree River Winery offers a setting for outdoor fun. The free music series Unpack the Porch returns to the vineyard for weekly performances starting September 10 and runs through November 19. Richard and Laura LaBarre,Continue Reading
Friends Day at Mast General Store recognizes organizations that work in each of the stores’ hometowns to activate volunteers around community assets, which contribute to residents’ quality of life and the economic viability of the region. This Saturday, September 9, the Mast Store in Columbia, will salute and host theContinue Reading
The three discuss forthcoming expedition to Ecuador and next year’s SC7 By Alex Junes-Ward Global Expedition Leader Dr. Tom Mullikin; Col. (Ret.) Steve Vitali, USMC; and Bruce Brutschy, past president and current member of the West Columbia Police Foundation, met at Hall’s Chophouse of Columbia, on August 23, to discussContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin Physical therapy is one very important modality that you should be using if you are experiencing a decrease in movement, pain caused by injuries, chronic pain, chronic conditions, or neurological diseases. Physical therapists work with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that may include exercises, manual therapy,Continue Reading