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
South Carolina IB Schools Unite for Inaugural Day of Service
Photo: Irmo High IB Students IRMO – February 11 marked South Carolina’s first-ever IB Day of Service, a statewide initiative highlighting the mission of the International Baccalaureate to develop caring, globally minded citizens. Organized by SCIBS, the South Carolina IB Conference, the Day of Service encouraged IB schools across the
Sports
Stocker Claims First State Title
By Thomas Grant Jr. The third time proved to be the charm for Dutch Fork wrestler Jason Stocker. After back-to-back runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024, the senior grappler captured his first state championship at the South Carolina High School League Individual State Wrestling Championships held at the Florence Center.




































