By Thomas Grant Jr. Leisure time for Marion Reeves outside his Irmo residence puts him in a reflective mood. He remembers playing baseball not too far down Kennerly Road. He talks fondly about his days attending and playing sports at then-Rich Lex School, the all-black school where Dutch Fok ElementaryContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team will have to wait until 2026 for forward Ashlyn Watkin’s return. Last week, the Cardinal Newman graduate announced her plans to miss the upcoming season. She’s continuing her recovery from an ACL injury suffered on Jan. 5 againstContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Irmo Little League will get to defend its United States championship Friday night at the Senior League Baseball World Series in Easley. The Southeast Region champions won two games to reach the tournament semifinal and U.S. title game. After a first-round bye, it opened play MondayContinue Reading
By Robin All, Life Member – PGA of America This week, I’m not going to tell you what you should do—but what you should stop doing! Take a look at that picture of the young golfer with great form. That kind of posture and balance only comes from hours andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. As the Irmo Little League Intermediate baseball and Junior softball teams got ready to travel to its respective World Series destinations, a third team earned a berth Tuesday. The Seniors defeated Virginia 9-4 in Safety Harbor, Fla. to claim its third consecutive Southeast Region title. TheyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. With two weeks remaining, the Lexington County Blowfish finds itself in a close race for first place in the Coastal Plain League West Division. The Blowfish began a two-day, 3-game stretch Tuesday at home against front-runner Forest City. A doubleheader is scheduled the next day atContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member When’s the last time you practiced a bunker shot—or tried that high, soft flop over the trap to a tight pin? Maybe never. But somehow, we still expect to post a low score! Let’s face it: bunkers are designed to penalize you for missingContinue Reading
A familiar face at Lake World is making waves — 13-year-old John McKissick Call recently landed a massive striped bass from the Saluda River, right behind the Saluda River Club. Standing just 4 feet 10 inches tall himself, John’s impressive catch was nearly his own height. The young angler, whoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before playing an NFL game, Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori has already made league history. Last week, the former Irmo and University of South Carolina safety became the first number 35 pick in the NFL draft to sign a fully guaranteed rookie contract. He inkedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. For 20 years, the Lexington County Blowfish has not only served as a source of entertainment in the Midlands community. It’s also served as a gateway to reaching the next level of Major League Baseball. Several future professional players have donned the Blowfish colors before gettingContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. While two Irmo Little League teams are headed to its respective Junior League World Series, the Majors moved one step closer Monday. Irmo defeated Northwood Little League All-Stars 11-2 to win the South Carolina Little League Baseball title in Florence. It advanced to the Southeast RegionContinue Reading