Dance teams from Lexington-Richland School District Five made their mark at the South Carolina Dance Association (SCDA) State Championship, earning multiple state titles and top awards. The competition, held on February 22 at USC Aiken, showcased the incredible talent and dedication of student dancers from Chapin Middle, Chapin High, DutchContinue Reading

After getting swept by archrival Clemson, the University of South Carolina rebounded by going 5-0 this past week. Former Dutch Fork state champion Evan Stone helped play a role in two of the victories. He had two home runs, including his first career grand slam in Saturday’s win over MoreheadContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. This weekend at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field is a Homecoming for former Irmo All-State standout infielder Precious Bross. She makes her return to the Lake Murray area with 13th-ranked University of Georgia when it visits 11th ranked South Carolina for a 3-game Southeastern ConferenceContinue Reading

IRMO – Two Lexington-Richland School District Five student athletes were crowned state champions during the South Carolina High School League wrestling individual State Championships. Dutch Fork senior Kaleb McNeil concluded his Silver Fox career by capturing his first state championship title in the 175-pound division. With this win, McNeil brings home the firstContinue Reading

Columbia, S.C. – Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to visit Lake Murray next week March 6-9, for the third regular-season event of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour – the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 at Lake Murray Presented by Strike King. Top anglers in professional bass fishing will be competingContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The Red Bank Invitational at White Knoll High School featured Dutch Fork and Irmo among the participants. The Silver Foxes went 3-1 at the tournament, defeating Camden (4-3), Lakewood (11-1) and Irmo (10-0) before losing 5-3 to Westside. Clemson University commit Ethan Offing was named toContinue Reading

Rising multi-sport athlete Luke Sevilla of Irmo achieved a milestone by securing his 300th career wrestling victory at this year’s Carolina Invitational Middle School State Wrestling Championships. Representing Irmo Middle School, Luke was the only boys’ wrestler from the program to qualify for the event. Sevilla scored two victories beforeContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The first trip in a decade to the state girls basketball semifinals was denied Monday to Dutch Fork. The Lady Silver Foxes fell 57-47 to J.L. Mann in the third round of the Class 5A Upper State playoffs. In ending Dutch Fork’s season and 9-game winningContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The start of the Coastal Plain League season is still three months away. However, the Lexington County Blowfish remains active in their involvement in community activities. This past week’s luncheon at the VIP room saw co-owner Bill Shanahan talked about the number of upcoming events theyContinue Reading