Eleven disaster-trained volunteers from the American Red Cross of South Carolina are deploying to California to help people in need after a busy weekend of disasters across multiple western states. Red Cross disaster teams have emergency shelters open in California, Arizona and Nevada after Tropical Storm Hilary’s heavy rain causedContinue Reading
Class 4A1. Greenville (11)2. South Florence (3)3. Northwestern (4) 4. South Pointe (2)5. Hartsville (1)6. James Island7. Westside8. Catawba Ridge9. Greenwood10. (tie) Irmo10. (tie) Ridge ViewOthers receiving votes: West Florence, Indian Land, North Augusta Class 3A1. Dillon (16)2. Daniel (2)3. Clinton (2)4. Camden5. Chester 6. Belton Honea Path 7. Beaufort8. Gilbert 9. Broome 10. ChapmanContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A contentious season awaits the Gray Collegiate football team both on and off the field.Ranked second in the preseason Class 2A S.C. Prep Football Media Poll, the War Eagles are considered top contenders to regain the state title it won two years ago. They are blessedContinue Reading
Adult literacy council Turning Pages SC is excited to host the annual “Authors for Literacy” as part of its 55th birthday bash, “Dive into a Literary Feast.” Scheduled for Saturday, August 26, from 4 pm to 8 pm, at River’s Edge Retreat, this collaborative fundraiser celebrates both local authors andContinue Reading
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames has announced his plans to retire as president of one of the largest technical colleges in South Carolina. Rhames has been a part of the MTC family for 35 years: two years as a student and 33 as an employee, which includes eight years as theContinue Reading
There is much to report in Local Golf as summer nears its end. We have numerous local youths who have earned their way onto the SCJGA Hootie Summer Series All-Star team. We also are featuring an eight-year-old who lives in Irmo this week. Congratulations to the following players for earningContinue Reading
Understanding its significance and benefits By Dee Griffin In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With so much going on, it’s important to take a step back and make our own well-being a priority. Enter self-care. Self-care is theContinue Reading
Officials tout the success of this year’s expedition from the mountains to the sea By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nearly three weeks ago, Tom Mullikin and Company concluded the 4th-annual month-long SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) Expedition: A joint effort between Mullikin’s Global Eco Adventures (GEA) and the S.C. NationalContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair has announced its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators for her commitment to promoting agriculture across South Carolina. Presented at the annual state conference of the agricultural educators atContinue Reading
Jahavheed George knows firsthand what a difference a year can make. Exactly one year since beginning his internship with Dominion Energy in May 2022 – and just three days after graduating in May 2023 – the Benedict College graduate started his first day with Dominion Energy as a full-time associateContinue Reading
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