Palmetto Citizens Accepting Applications for Teacher of the Game Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for its fourth annual Teacher of the Game program, presented in partnership with the University of South Carolina’s Gamecock Athletics. The program recognizes outstanding K-12 educators from across South Carolina during Gamecock home football games throughout the 2026 season.
District Five Adult Education Program Earns High Marks in State Review
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Adult Education program has received high praise from the South Carolina Department of Education following a recent compliance monitoring review, with state officials recognizing the program’s leadership, student achievement, and commitment to helping adult learners succeed. In its final report, the Compliance Monitoring team
Blowfish end season with jersey auction
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lexington County Blowfish closed out the 2026 season on a losing note. Their 4-0 season-ending loss to the Forest City Owls was their eighth straight. It’s the longest losing streak for Lexington County since 2022 and it finished with an 18-29 record. Forest City finished
Construction Completed on New Lexington County Coroner’s Office
Photo: Completed specialized operations area at the Lexington County Coroner’s Office at Red Bank Crossing, featuring stainless-steel workstations, storage, wash stations and dedicated equipment. Photo courtesy of Solid Structures, LLC. LEXINGTON, S.C. — Solid Structures has completed construction on the new Lexington County Coroner’s Office at Red Bank Crossing, providing
Golf Tips for Seniors: Fix the Grip First
By Robin All If you look closely at your top hand on the club, you’ll notice the “V” formed by your thumb and the back of your hand. For a right-handed golfer, that “V” should point toward your right shoulder. In this case, the player’s “V” was pointing more toward
Big Percy is a Guinness World Records Holder
The South Carolina State Museum has announced Big Percy, a monumental sweetgrass basket created by master artisan Corey Alston, is the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest sweetgrass basket. The Museum will also celebrate this exciting achievement with Alston at a special event August 7, featuring live
Community Supports SisterCare at Soda City Market Fundraiser
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Community members turned out in support of Sistercare during the first of this year’s three SisterCare Saturdays, held Aug. 1 at the intersection of Washington and Main streets during the popular Soda City Market. The fundraiser benefited Sistercare, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims and survivors
