By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Dutch Fork pitcher Morgan Scott continues to thrive on the West Coast. On Monday, the University of Oregon senior was named the Pac-12 Softball pitcher of the week. Scott was involved in all three wins in the Ducks’ sweep of Arizona State this past weekend.Continue Reading
The winner of the cosplay contest, hosted by Soda City 3-D Art and Cosplay, has been announced. The first-place winner, cosplayer Obitoast, was awarded a custom-created trophy by a local business, along with a four-day pass to MomoCon in Atlanta. Obitoast impressed the judges with their outfit inspired by TheContinue Reading
Dwight Anthony Powell, 42, of Saluda, has been convicted in Lexington County General Sessions Court after a trial. Powell was found guilty by a Lexington County jury of Burglary – Second Degree (violent) and Attempted Grand Larceny, with a value exceeding $10,000. Circuit Court Judge Walton J. McLeod IV sentencedContinue Reading
Irmo Town Administrator, Courtney Dennis, has successfully graduated from the esteemed South Carolina Executive Institute. This rigorous program is specifically tailored to empower executive leaders within public service organizations, equipping them with the essential skills necessary to adeptly navigate the intricate landscape of their roles. Over the span of sevenContinue Reading
Fort Jackson, SC – The Columbia Recruiting Battalion, stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, recently concluded its highly successful “STEM Roadshow,” held from March 11th to 15th. This innovative event, spotlighting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), spanned three states and made stops at five prestigious high schools.Continue Reading
None of us can really know which of the memories we’ve shared with others will last or resonate beyond the moment in time to which they belong, but one of the relationships that seems to withstand the scrutiny of time is that of a teacher and student. It is aContinue Reading
The South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Medical Group will host a Community Health Expo on Saturday April 6, 2024, at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620 GarnersFerry Road Hopkins S.C. 29061. The expo is a cooperative health educational initiative hosted by the SCANG in conjunction with S.C. DepartmentContinue Reading
If growth is the problem that some Lexington County representatives say and believe it is, they can address that by passing ordinances to not allow any more growth. But they know they can’t, in fact some have even mentioned in past, growth is good, and it is. So how muchContinue Reading
By Al Dozier The Irmo Town Council Tuesday approved a zoning change that will clear the way for a new 67-acre sports site that would bring volleyball and basketball conference games to Irmo. The vote did not come without some opposition from local residents who fear traffic backups around theContinue Reading
Global Climate Change and the impacts of Desertification are addressed By Chris Carter Dr. Tom Mullikin, chair of the gubernatorially established S.C. Floodwater Commission and representing the University of South Carolina’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management where he teaches, spoke to upwards of 100 guests from around the worldContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Precious Bross is closing out her Irmo High School career swinging for the fences. The University of Georgia-bound senior cracked her fourth home run of the season in Monday’s 15-0 victory over American Leadership Academy. It was the second straight game with a home run forContinue Reading