Firefighters responded twice to a house fire on Greenbriar Drive on Thursday. Several volunteer fire stations were first called to the blaze about 11 a.m., said Darren Player, deputy director of Lancaster County Emergency Management and Fire Service. Antioch, Elgin and Camp Creek fire departments responded with trucks and equipment, while Buford Volunteer Fire Department assisted with man power. When firefighters arrived, they found the home engulfed … Continue reading Fire guts house on Greenbriar Drive

Nick Bautista did his best to remain himself — the calm, mild-mannered wrestler with an unflappable personality. But midway into his first sentence, he was forced to take a moment to gather his thoughts along with a deep breath. He tried to wait for the adrenaline to subside, though he knew that would be no short process. So as he paused, he took a glance … Continue reading TAKEDOWN AND OUT – HHH wrestlers advance to state finals with emotional win vs. Bluffton in Lower State championships

WESTMINSTER – The West-Oak High School wrestling team was eliminated from the Class 3A Upper State Duals with a 34-24 loss at Lugoff-Elgin on Monday, ending the season for the area’s 3A teams. However, several area wrestlers qualified to continue their own seasons at the Upper State Individual Qualifying meet via a top-four finish at last week’s Western 3A Championship at West-Oak, highlighted by six Warriors … Continue reading Area wrestlers qualify for Upper State – HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

The e-mails started to trickle into John Hollman’s inbox sometime Tuesday morning. They continued throughout the day. Most were from fellow Bluffton High School teachers. Nearly all complained about his wrestlers’ lack of focus in the classroom. They don’t seem to be with us, one said. It’s like he wasn’t even here, read another. “I’m not asking them to grant any exceptions,” Hollman replied. “But … Continue reading Bluffton, HHH wrestlers square off for Lower State title tonight

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