By Thomas Grant Jr. Dutch Fork finds itself in position to sweep Region 4-5A in boys and girls basketball. Both teams can clinch their respective top seeds with a victory Tuesday at River Bluff or the home finale Thursday against Irmo. They moved themselves in that position with a sweepContinue Reading
Dutch Fork High School had 13 student-athletes sign letters of intent across five sports on Feb. 4. The signees were Justus Bell (basketball, USC Aiken); Carson Hodges (track and field/cross country, Wofford College); Gage Stewart (track and field, Kennesaw State University); Coleman Fryer (baseball, Lander University); Ethan Offing (baseball, ClemsonContinue Reading
(Photo by Max Dugar) By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo High School can proudly boast of having a Super Bowl champion among its alumni. Safety Nick Emmanwori earned that distinction with the Seattle Seahawks Sunday night at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The 29-13 win over New England in SuperContinue Reading
By Robin All What do we do when golf courses and driving ranges are closed, roads are dangerous, and there’s no good excuse to leave the house? It might be the perfect time to dust off those golf books and magazines saved for later reading and search for that elusiveContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 3, 2026) — Hundreds of the nation’s top collegiate bass anglers will converge on Lake Murray Feb. 12–14 for the 2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by Abu Garcia National Championship. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism, the 17th annual championship will feature up toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Nick Emmanwori is enjoying a rookie NFL season many veterans only dream about. The Seattle Seahawks safety — and former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina standout — is one win away from claiming football’s ultimate prize: a Super Bowl championship. Emmanwori is alsoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It was a good week for Dutch Fork senior forward Justus Bell. On Wednesday, he was chosen to play in the Carolinas Classic for South Carolina. The contest, originally slated to take place at Catawba Ridge High School in Fort Mill, will be played March 21Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Revenge games and personal milestones have become synonymous with the Molly Goodrich era at Lexington High School. The winningest girls’ basketball coach in school history has inspired her team after losing a first meeting with an opponent to decisive victories in rematches. The trend continued lastContinue Reading
Irmo Middle School is celebrating a milestone as its C Team Football program finished the season undefeated with a 7–0 record, the first perfect season for the team since 2022. Players and coaches were honored during halftime of the Jan. 21 boys basketball game, with families, students, and staff onContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The stadium formerly known as “Wildcat Hollow” is receiving another upgrade in its newest form. Now home of the Lexington County Blowfish, Lexington County Baseball Stadium is getting a new playing surface. Construction is underway to install AstroTurf, replacing the natural grass previously used for LexingtonContinue Reading
By Robin All The image above shows a left-handed golfer at impact. When viewed as if in a mirror, it reflects the ideal impact position of a right-handed player. There are several key fundamentals to learn from this position: Excellent lower-body action, particularly in the legs, which provides stability andContinue Reading