It had been more than three weeks since an earthquake rumbled through the Columbia area, but that quiet stretch came to an end Tuesday. A 1.9 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in the Elgin area at 11:01 a.m., the South Carolina Emergency Management Division said. It was the first earthquake to hit the Midlands in September. The earthquake happened about 2 miles beneath the surface, according to the … Continue reading First earthquake of the month in Columbia area confirmed after a quiet stretch

Another high school football season in the Palmetto State is halfway complete. Here are sixMidlands teams that have exceeded expectations through the first five weeks, as well as local breakout players who didn’t get much attention during the preseason who are making a big difference for their teams: Surprising football teams White Knoll (5-0): The Timberwolves made the playoffs in Nick Pelham’s first season last … Continue reading Midlands surprise teams, breakout players halfway through 2022 football season

September 19 Prep Volleyball GSSM at Hartsville, 6:30 p.m. McBee at Lamar, 6:30 p.m. Crestwood at Manning, 7 p.m. Trinity Collegiate at Christian Academy, 6:15 p.m. Conway Christian at Dillon Christian, 5:30 p.m. Lee Academy at Marlboro Academy, 5 p.m. Girls Tennis Carolina Academy at West Florence, 5 p.m. Hartsville at Darlington, 5:30 p.m. Marion at Mullins, 5 p.m. Hannah-Pamplico at East Clarendon, 5 p.m. … Continue reading Complete Local Schedule

Gaffney 28, Northwestern 7 Catawba Ridge 45, Chester 27 York 42, Rock Hill 14 The York Cougars scored in every quarter and topped the Rock Hill Bearcats 42-14 in a non-region game at York Friday night. York led 14-0 after one period and 21-7 at halftime. The Cougars tacked on 14 more points in the third quarter for a 35-7 advantage. Both team scored a … Continue reading Rock Hill area High School Football Scoreboard for Friday, Sept. 16

The high school football season continues Friday night across South Carolina. Midlands football scores Friday’s Games AC Flora 28, Camden 19 Airport 33, Fox Creek 20 Batesburg-Leesville 16, Newberry 14 Blythewood 42, Goose Creek 28 Brookland-Cayce 33, Chapin 21 Crestwood 56, North Central 0 Dutch Fork 49, North Augusta 7 Faith Christian 54, Newberry Academy 0 Fairfield Central 40, Keenan 34 Gray Collegiate 57, Eau … Continue reading Friday night football scores from Midlands, SC high school games

Lexington ran its winning streak to four games and knocked off county rival Gilbert on Friday night. Running back Jonah Norris scored three touchdowns and Jacob Schrodt came up with a big interception in the Wildcats’ 35-21 win over the Indians. Lexington is 3-1 all-time in the series. Lexington (4-1) dominated the first half and left 28-7 at halftime. The Indians came roaring back in … Continue reading Lexington grabs rivalry win over Gilbert

September 17, 2022 | State, The: Web Edition Articles (Columbia, SC)Author/Byline: Lou Bezjak, The State | Section: prep_football Lexington ran its winning streak to four games and knocked off county rival Gilbert on Friday night. Running back Jonah Norris scored three touchdowns and Jacob Schrodt came up with a big interception in the Wildcats’ 35-21 win over the Indians. Lexington is 3-1 all-time in the series. Lexington (4-1) dominated … Continue reading Lexington grabs rivalry win over Gilbert. Dutch Fork, White Knoll, River Bluff all 5-0

September 17, 2022 | Island Packet (Hilton Head, SC) Author/Byline: Staff Reports, The Island Packet | Section: prep football The high school football season continues Friday night across South Carolina. Here are the scores: Statewide football scores A.C. Flora 28, Camden 19 Abbeville 51, Crescent 7 Academic Magnet 26, Palmetto Christian Academy 10 Airport 33, Fox Creek 20 Andrew Jackson 41, Lakewood 0 Andrews 30, Waccamaw 16 Asheville School, … Continue reading Friday night football scores from Lowcountry and SC high school games

September 17, 2022 | Associated Press State Wire: South Carolina (SC)Author/Byline: The Associated Press | Section: Sports PREP FOOTBALL= A.C. Flora 28, Camden 19 Abbeville 51, Crescent 7 Academic Magnet 26, Palmetto Christian Academy 10 Airport 33, Fox Creek 20 Andrew Jackson 41, Lakewood 0 Andrews 30, Waccamaw 16 Asheville School, N.C. 54, Greenville Hurricanes 8 Ashley Ridge 26, St. James 10 Aynor 52, Philip Simmons 31 Barnwell 35, … Continue reading Friday’s Scores