Former Irmo High School Head Basketball Coach Tim Whipple will be inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame. “I am deeply honored and humbled to be inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame,” Whipple said. “I am so gratefulContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – After more than six decades of honoring athletic excellence, the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame (SCAHOF) now has a permanent home. The Hall of Fame and the South Carolina State Museum have announced a landmark partnership that will celebrate the Palmetto State’s greatest athletes and itsContinue Reading
By Robin All How many buckets of balls do you hit each week at the driving range? If you’re like many golfers, you probably spend most of that time swinging away with your favorite club—likely your driver. But what if you could get more out of your practice sessions withoutContinue Reading
The Irmo Gold Coaches Pitch team won the South Carolina District 3 championship.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Year 20 of the Lexington County Blowfish has the team off to a winning streak. They sported a 2-1 record through Monday, both wins coming at home against the Macon Bacon. Friday’s home opener also served as the 2025 debut for Lexington County. The Blowfish cameContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork High School’s Ethan Offing and Boone Miller have been named to the Class 5A All-State Baseball Team, as selected by the South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association. The standout players earned the honor for their exceptional performance on the field during theContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – April 30. The City of Columbia, in partnership with Statues for Equality and local community partners, unveiled a bronze statue honoring legendary basketball coach Dawn Staley at 4 p.m. on April 30. The statue stands proudly at the intersection of Senate and Lincoln Streets, beside the UniversityContinue Reading
By Robin All I spent a lot of time watching the final two rounds at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte this past weekend. Having played tournaments there years ago, I wanted to see how the course would hold up against today’s top players and modern, high-tech equipment. What struckContinue Reading
Boys of Summer Jackson Dennis stealing a base on opening day of Irmo Little LeagueContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The rainy weather has proven as formidable for Irmo and Dutch Fork baseball teams than its opponents. Each team has seen its Class 5A playoff schedule interrupted by the conditions. Both the Yellow Jackets and Silver Foxes also find themselves awaiting ‘must-win’ games after losses thisContinue Reading
CAYCE, S.C. – Local angler Andy Wicker brought home a major victory last week, winning the 2024 American Fishing Tour (AFT) National Championship on Lake Murray and earning the prestigious title of Angler of the Year. Wicker, a Cayce native, topped a field of skilled weekend anglers from 20 statesContinue Reading