Welding students at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) recently participated in the annual Arclabs Welding Competition at the Arclabs Columbia campus and earned numerous awards. Chloe Coleman (Spring Hill High School) earned first place and a $22,500 scholarship. Boone Pinkstaff (Dutch Fork High School) placed fourth, andContinue Reading
On April 17, South Carolina high school students competed in SC Envirothon, an annual, hands-on environmental science competition. Dutch Fork High School Team A placed third in the Forestry Station and tied for third in the Current Topic Station.Continue Reading
Irmo concert series underway The Town of Irmo resumed their free Spring Concert Series in Moore Park on Friday, April 24 featuring a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The performances began at 7 pm with an opening act from Freeway Music in Irmo. Kick, Snare, Crash opened the show as aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The spring post-season for Chapin teams opened Monday with mixed results. It started in Mount Pleasant where the boys’ lacrosse team looked to dethrone 4-time defending champion Lucy Beckham in the Class 5A Division II Lower State final. In a rematch of last year’s quarterfinal, theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Monday was a positive day for Dutch Fork spring sports. It started with the boys’ golf team earning a spot in the state tournament. The Silver Foxes shot a 325 to finish seventh at the Class 5A Division I Upper State tournament held at the WildeWoodContinue Reading
By Robin All One of the most common issues new golfers face is a slice off the tee. A quick fix many adopt is a strong, or “hook,” grip—rotating both hands so the “V’s” formed by the thumb and index finger point toward the back shoulder. While this can helpContinue Reading
The high-energy rock production Bat Out of Hell – The Musical is set to take the stage at the Koger Center for the Arts for one night only on May 14. Tickets are now on sale. Featuring the iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, the production combines powerfulContinue Reading
By Rick Abercrombie On April 17, St. Andrews Optimist Club welcomed as its speaker Clint Shealy, Assistant City Manager, Columbia Water. Shealy was on duty non-stop during the events following the “Thousand Year Flood” of 2015 and as such, was exactly the right person to detail the damages and rebuildingContinue Reading
This is Brice R. (12), who was visiting his grandparents this weekend. Yesterday, his granddad stopped by Lake World and picked him up a new baitcaster rod and reel combo, along with some lures and soft plastics. Well—it didn’t take long! Within just two hours, Brice landed this beautiful largemouthContinue Reading
The Lexington Police Department is searching for Corvin Gardner, age 17 of Lexington, after he was forced from his home on Hendrix Street by two unknown Black males who were armed with handguns on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 10:00 pm. Witnesses saw the kidnapped juvenile and two subjects walkingContinue Reading
On April 16, the District Five Teacher Forum hosted an event celebrating School District Five seniors planning to pursue careers in education. The event highlighted the district’s future educators and honored their commitment to making a difference in the lives of students.Continue Reading