Crusaders remain perfect
2026-09-22
By Thomas Grant Jr. The best start in program history continues for Northside Christian Academy. After the game was delayed two hours due to lightning,Continue Reading
My hex on writers
2026-09-22
Photo: Pinckney holding book cover courtesy of Sporting Classics Daily. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net In Burning The Days, James Salter wrote of hisContinue Reading
Country artist Collin Raye comes to Irmo
2026-09-22
IRMO, S.C. — Before the okra starts frying and the festivities get underway, multi-platinum country artist Collin Raye will help kick off Okra Strut weekendContinue Reading
Columbia Philatelic Society sets dates for September stamp show
2026-09-22
The Columbia Philatelic Society will hold its winter stamp show Sept. 25 and 26 at the Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Ave., in West Columbia.Continue Reading
Golf Tips for Seniors: Right Wrist Hinging
2026-09-22
This picture of a tennis player hitting a topspin forehand shows several similarities to the golf swing just before impact. Notice how the player hasContinue Reading
River Bluff grad named new Blowfish head coach
2026-09-22
From the Lexington County Blowfish Two-time Coastal Plain League All-Star Zach Cowart has been named the new Lexington County Blowfish head coach, General Manager TonyContinue Reading
Suspect shot after exchanging gunfire with deputies
2026-09-19
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A West Columbia man is hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Lexington County deputies early Friday morning. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon saidContinue Reading
51st annual Irmo Okra Strut returns Sept. 25-26
2026-09-18
IRMO, S.C. — The 51st annual Irmo Okra Strut will return to Moore Park Sept. 25-26, bringing two days of music, entertainment, food and familyContinue Reading
American flag raised at Lake Murray Destination Landmark
2026-09-18
American flag raised at Lake Murray Destination Landmark IRMO, S.C. — A new American flag now flies at the Lake Murray Destination Landmark on theContinue Reading
Places you can’t forget
2026-09-17
By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net Thirteen years ago I wrote of highways with memorable names. I mentioned Whiskey Road and Easy Street inContinue Reading
Man Dies After Being Struck on I-26 Westbound
2026-09-17
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified a man who died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 26 inContinue Reading