By Thomas Grant Jr. The Chapin Kickoff Classic not only marks the close of preseason high school football for Chapin High School. The event’s return Friday to Cecil Woolbright Field Stadium highlights a “new era” for the school. A year ago, renovations to the seating and press box resulting inContinue Reading
Lake Murray Elementary Teacher Wins Neon Apple Columbia, S.C. — Lake Murray Elementary School (District Five) art teacher Sherry Hope was honored by the Columbia Fireflies and given a Neon Apple. Hope was recognized at the Fireflies game July 28 and presented with a Neon Apple Award and a $250 prizeContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. After 15 seasons as Dutch Fork head coach and 15 state titles won in the Carolinas over five decades, Tom Knotts is as motivated as ever. Following Monday’s first practice for the upcoming season, Knotts said his defending state champions are still entering the new seasonContinue Reading
The University of South Carolina has announced the third annual “A Celebration of Dawn Staley” featuring Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America. Roberts will join Staley for a fireside chat to discuss Staley’s life and career at this fundraising event, scheduled for August 13. The event will takeContinue Reading
The Town of Irmo recently honored Sheila Foster for her outstanding accomplishments in the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball program, presenting her with a proclamation from the town. Foster, who played at USC from 1978 to 1982, rewrote South Carolina’s women’s basketball record book, establishing herself as one ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A fourth straight series comeback and second consecutive Coastal Plain League title was not to be for the Lexington County Blowfish. The Wilmington Sharks completed a Best-of-Three series sweep of the defending champions Friday at home. They defeated the Blowfish 9-2 in Game Two to winContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Easley, SC– What a difference a year makes for Irmo Little League Seniors baseball. Just 12 months ago, the team was soaking in the satisfaction of having reached the Senior League Baseball World Series tournament. That excitement turned into disappointment as the Irmo Seniors stayedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo Senior softball team managed to reach Sunday’s championship game of the Little League Senior Softball World Series in Sussex County, Del. It rebounded from a 1-3 showing in pool play by winning two games. The Southeast Region champions opened tournament play Friday with aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Having won the Southeast Regional, the Irmo Senior softball team headed to Delaware looking to continue its success in the Senior League Softball World Series. Grouped in Pool B, Irmo got off to a winning start by defeating YYC Softball Little League out of Calgary, AlbertaContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Down 7-0 at Forest City after two innings, it appeared the Lexington County Blowfish’s chances as repeating as Coastal Plain League champion were sunk. Over the next seven innings, the Blowfish found their winning “stroke”. They scored 12 unanswered runs and held on for the 12-9Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. EASLEY – Last year’s appearance at J.B. Red Owens Field was painfully brief for Irmo Little League. The Seniors played just two games in the Senior League Baseball World Series losing both in walk off fashion. They returned Sunday looking for redemption and with an opportunityContinue Reading