By Thomas Grant Jr. The undefeated start in Region 4-5A has helped Dutch Fork reach the top of the state rankings. Tuesday’s newly-released S.C. Basketball Coaches Association polls had the Silver Foxes number one in Class 5A Division I. The same day, they rolled past River Bluff 64-24 to improveContinue Reading
Did you feel it? A minor earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning near Elgin, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck at approximately 6:30 a.m., marking the first recorded earthquake in South Carolina for 2026. The tremor was felt by residents across several areas, though its impactContinue Reading
CAYCE, S.C. (January 15, 2026) — Dominion Energy will conduct its annual test of the Lake Murray Dam inundation siren system on Tuesday, January 20, at 1 p.m. The test will last approximately three minutes. The annual January test includes 10 rotating sirens located along the Saluda River in RichlandContinue Reading
SC Career Kids has announced the members of its 2026 Board of Directors, who will guide the organization’s mission and growth in the coming year. Serving on the board are Wanda Austin, Laura Boccanfuso, Emily Heatwole Keeney, Sheriff Leon Lott, Justin Petty, and Alexis Short. SC Career Kids began asContinue Reading
Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson presents SC Career Kids CEO Katy Wiggs with a $30,000 check on behalf of the Town of Irmo. The Town of Irmo recently awarded $30,000 to SC Career Kids, a nonprofit organization focused on career exploration and skills development for children. “The town believes in theContinue Reading
The South Carolina Green Industry Association (SC Green) will host its annual Conference and Trade Show at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on January 29 and 30, bringing together over 120 exhibitors and 16 industry speakers to cover a broad range of landscape and horticulture topics. Attendees can choose fromContinue Reading
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, and a full lineup of events and experiences designed to connect guests with wildlife throughout the year. “From meeting lion brothers Pesho and Sidai to exploringContinue Reading
Brandon Brantly, principal at Saluda River Academy for the Arts, speaks with a job candidate during the Lexington Two Teacher Job Fair in January 2025. Those interested in teaching opportunities with Lexington School District Two are invited to attend the district’s annual Teacher Job Fair on January 27. The eventContinue Reading
Singer Marian Anderson performs at DAR Constitution Hall in 1943. Undergraduate and graduate students studying music may apply for a one-time $5,000 scholarship honoring her legacy through January 31. Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing music studies are invited to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through January 31.Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. (January 15, 2026) — The Lexington Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Christian Dominick Long, 33, of Lexington, in connection with a series of thefts from motor vehicles. According to investigators, the incidents occurred during the early morning hours of December 24, 2025, in aContinue Reading
IRMO — Dutch Fork High School senior Hunter Taylor has been named among the top 300 scholars nationwide in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. Taylor, a student in the Dutch Fork High School STEM HonorsContinue Reading
By Robin All The driving range got its name because many golfers spend most of their practice time hitting drivers. A solid drive certainly makes the next shot easier than playing from the woods or out of bounds. However, golfers should spend more time practicing shots played from the groundContinue Reading
Mullikin honored aboard the oldest still-serving warship in the United States Navy By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) received a rare honor during a break in meetings in Boston, Massachusetts, last week. While touring Boston’s historic Charlestown Navy Yard,Continue Reading
Nolan Thompson, 9, continues to make an impressive mark on the youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu circuit. Competing over the weekend at a North American Grappling Association (NAGA) tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina, Nolan captured two gold medals in the Gi Division, winning first place in both the 8–9 and 10–11 ageContinue Reading
The Clutch Coffee Bar location on Lake Murray Boulevard has been sold as part of a recent acquisition by Dutch Bros., a national coffee chain. As a result of the sale, all Clutch Coffee Bar locations closed on Friday and are expected to reopen following a rebranding process. A briefContinue Reading