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
By Robin All, PGA Life Member A few weeks ago, we discussed the disadvantages of using the wrists to move the putter during a stroke. Excessive wrist action can easily change the angle of the clubface, affecting both the direction and distance of the putt. A better approach, used byContinue Reading
Nearly 750 young players took the field at Friarsgate Park on March 7 as Irmo Little League kicked off its new season. Opening Day began with a parade of teams at 9 a.m., followed by ceremonies that included the presentation of the 2025 Volunteer of the Year award to coachContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. At just 11 years old, Pelion native Kenneth “Preston” Blevins is already accelerating through the early stages of what looks to be a promising kart racing career. The young driver has captured three junior titles along with the 2025 U.S. and E-World championship in North Carolina.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The annual Red Bank Invitational (RBI) Baseball Tournament was held this past weekend at White Knoll High School, drawing eight teams for the early-season showcase. Among the participants was Irmo High School, which had Waylon Grillot earn All-Tournament honors and Caden Hall named to the All-AcademicContinue Reading