By Thomas Grant Jr. In one season as girls basketball coach, Coretta Ferguson led White Knoll to 17 victories and third place in Region 4-5A. Despite the success, she saw an opportunity within the region elsewhere to reach even higher heights. She was approved by Lexington Richland School District FiveContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Coastal Plain League baseball season is reaching the midway point of the first half. It’s a three-team race for first place. As of Tuesday, the Lexington County Blowfish (9-6) were 1 ½ games behind Forest City (9-3) and a game behind Asheboro (9-4) in theContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member Commonly referred to as the “wind-up,” the proper golf swing sequence begins with a full hip turn, a shift in weight, and a shoulder turn that allows the extended arms to swing freely. As the wrists hinge, the clubface sets naturally into the correctContinue Reading
Jaimee Mims, Xcel Gold at Soda City Gymnastics qualified to Regionals at her 2025 State Competition. She was a floor State Champion receiving a 9.750. Mims was in the top 25 percent of all Xcel Gold athletes in the State, therefore she got to represent South Carolina at Region 8 Regionals inContinue Reading
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