By Thomas Grant Jr. Competitive fishing, live entertainment, and a run for a healthy cause highlight this weekend’s Tedy’s Team Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray. The tournament begins Thursday and runs through Sunday, with anglers launching daily from Dreher Island State Park before returning for afternoon weigh-ins. Organizers expect participationContinue Reading

South Carolina’s Defining Challenge By Tom Mullikin Recent News reported that “South Carolina is officially the fastest-growing state in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the Palmetto State’s population surged by 1.5 percent, outpacing every other state inContinue Reading

District Five student Jayden Won has earned a National Merit Scholarship. Jayden Won (Dutch Fork High, Boeing Scholarship) was named a winner of this year’s National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships. These scholarships were financed by about 115 corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. Also included in this category are awardsContinue Reading

Lexington-Richland School District Five is recognizing dozens of students for achieving high scores on the PSAT and SAT examinations. The highest score possible on the PSAT is 1520, and the highest score possible on the SAT is 1600. In 2025, 48.9 percent of SC graduating seniors took the SAT. InContinue Reading

Client-centered approach helps simplify complex legal processes for families Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is strengthening its commitment to South Carolina families by placing a renewed and intentional focus on its Probate and Estate Planning services. This area of law plays a critical role during some of life’s most important andContinue Reading

Governor McMaster praises attendees, says Palmetto State is a paradise By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Scores of lofty awards were presented, including an unexpected Order of the Palmetto, S.C.’S highest award, at Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) 10th-annual ECO BALL, held April 22, Earth Day, at historic 701 Whaley in Columbia’sContinue Reading

The fourth annual Earth Day celebration at McGregor Presbyterian Church drew a strong turnout on April 18, offering a day of education and community engagement. Visitors explored 20 informational stations covering topics such as energy, plants, recycling, soil, water, wildlife, and buying local. The event provided hands-on learning opportunities forContinue Reading

By Robin All Stance There are countless opinions on how to take your stance for different shots and clubs, but for most senior golfers, focusing on a few common-sense fundamentals can make a significant difference. Foot positioning plays a critical role in both balance and power. Standing with your feetContinue Reading