Business
John G. Manjounes Earns Influence Digest “Top Coaches in Columbia” Honor
For the Fifth Time in Six Years Columbia, South Carolina – February 18, 2026 – John G. Manjounes, Principal of GOAT Development Group, has again been recognized as one of the Top 15 Coaches in Columbia, SC by Influence Digest Media, marking his fifth selection in the past six years.
Education
River Springs Elementary Spreads Kindness During National Random Acts of Kindness Week
In celebration of National Random Acts of Kindness Week, River Springs Elementary School partnered with Loveland Coffee to share a little extra joy with the community. Students created custom coffee cup sleeves featuring colorful artwork and uplifting messages. The student-designed sleeves were distributed to customers throughout the week, offering both
Sports
Dutch Fork dominates All-Region awards
Photos by GoFlashwin.com By Thomas Grant Jr. Winning the boys and girls basketball titles in Region 4-5A was not the only “sweep” accomplished by Dutch Fork. As both teams awaited their respective Class 5A Division I opponents, their players and head coaches were recognized by the region. For the third


































