By Thomas Grant Jr. Saluda Shoals Park is once again the home of the NIKE Palmetto Cup. Established by Gray Collegiate Academy boys’ soccer coach Kevin Heise, the 3-day tournament invites teams from throughout the state for girls and boys’ competition. Among the participants are defending boys tournament champion Blythewood,Continue Reading
LEXINGTON — The Lexington County Blowfish welcomed families and enthusiastic egg hunters of all ages to Lexington County Baseball Stadium last Saturday for a festive Easter Egg Hunt. Participants spread out across the field in search of colorful, decorated eggs, enjoying a fun-filled morning at the ballpark. The event alsoContinue Reading
By Robin All We could certainly use some rain to get the grass growing again, but these dry, firm fairways have come with a silver lining—extra distance. Right now, golfers are seeing significantly more roll, which can turn good drives into great ones. But when the rain returns and theContinue Reading
The Special Olympics South Carolina Spring Games came to Irmo High School on Tuesday, March 31, bringing athletes of all ages and abilities together for a day of competition and celebration. The event began with a torch run escorted by the Irmo Police Department, as a runner carried the flameContinue Reading
Banks W. is all smiles after reeling in a striper from the dock, just days after stopping by Lake World Bait and Tackle for advice. According to staff at the shop, Banks and his dad visited last week looking for the right lures to target striped bass from the shoreline.Continue Reading
Pictured are Irmo’s Lailah Singletary, head coach Coretta Ferguson and Abby Livingston By Thomas Grant, Jr. The past weekend provided a positive finish to the 2025-26 season for Irmo girls’ basketball and head coach Coretta Ferguson. It began last Friday as she proudly watched her two All-State players – guardContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County Blowfish co-owner Bill Shanahan presented a $5,000 check to Terrance Green during a March 18 networking luncheon. The funds were raised at the annual Lexington County Chili Cookout held Feb. 15 at the Icehouse Amphitheater. Presented by Old Mill Brewpub andContinue Reading
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. — The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly tournament March 21 out of Dreher Island State Park, drawing 30 teams. Sea N-Stripes claimed first place with 705 points, edging Fishers 4 Men and Main Street Mafia, which both finished with 660. The Midlands Striper Club is aContinue Reading
Dutch Fork teammates celebrate home run by Luciano Cesaro – Photo by Thomas Grant Jr. By Thomas Grant Jr. In preparation for the start of Region 4-5A play, Dutch Fork baseball closed out its non-region schedule with two games this past weekend. After two straight postponements due to rainfall, theContinue Reading
Photo by Joshua Staley By Thomas Grant Jr. Fresh off consecutive state basketball titles, Blythewood forward Chase Thomas and Ridge View guard Joshua Staley will have one final opportunity Saturday to shine at the high school level. The two All-State selections will represent South Carolina against North Carolina in theContinue Reading
By Robin All Spring is here, which means it’s time to start swinging a golf club again. Begin by taking a few practice swings in the yard and rolling some putts on the carpet inside to get your feel back. Before scheduling tee times with your regular playing partners, considerContinue Reading