Theodore Sanders Jr

2025 Theodore Sanders JrSeptember 30, 1946 — January 30, 2025Sumter Theodore “Teddy” Sanders, Jr entered into his earthly service in Sumter, South Carolina on the 30th of September 1946. He would receive his earthly discharge on the 30th of January 2025 at his home in Sumter, South Carolina. Teddy decided at the age of 17 that he wanted to serve his nation. He would join … Continue reading Theodore Sanders Jr

Lillie Mae Blair Jefferson

Obituary of Lillie Mae Jefferson Lillie Mae Blair Jefferson was born December 25, 1936 in Cassatt, SC 29032. She departed January 29, 2025. She was born to the late Johnny J. Blair and Almeta Cruel Blair. She worked her early years in the food service business at Ruby’s Diner and Midway Elementary Cafeteria. She later retired from Textilease Corporation in Charlotte after her health started … Continue reading Lillie Mae Blair Jefferson

SC Baseball Coaches Association releases preseason rankings. See which teams made list

The South Carolina High School Baseball Coaches Association released its 2025 preseason rankings on Sunday. The SCBCA held its annual preseason rules weekend over the weekend. Below is the list of rankings in each classification. Class 5A Division I 1. James Island; 2. Lexington; 3. Dorman; 4. Ashley Ridge; 5. Summerville; 6. Byrnes; 7. Stratford; 8. Blythewood; 9. Dutch Fork; 10. (tie) Boiling Springs, JL … Continue reading SC Baseball Coaches Association releases preseason rankings. See which teams made list

2025 SC High School Baseball Coaches preseason rankings

The South Carolina High School Baseball Coaches Association released its 2025 preseason rankings on Sunday. The SCBCA held its annual preseason rules weekend over the weekend. Below is the list of rankings in each classification. Class 5A Division I 1. James Island; 2. Lexington; 3. Dorman; 4. Ashley Ridge; 5. Summerville; 6. Byrnes; 7. Stratford; 8. Blythewood; 9. Dutch Fork; 10. (tie) Boiling Springs, JL … Continue reading 2025 SC High School Baseball Coaches preseason rankings

Byrnes extends start to 21-0 Tuesday night

Byrnes jumped out to a 16-2 lead at Wade Hampton Tuesday night and never looked back in rolling to a 94-56 victory, giving the Rebels a 21-0 record and 9-0 start in Region 2-5A. Jamari Cullen led Byrnes with 14 points as they reached the 90-point mark for the fourth time this season. Other scores from Tuesday from the Associated Press: BOYS PREP BASKETBALL A.C. … Continue reading Byrnes extends start to 21-0 Tuesday night

Tuesday’s Scores

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= A.C. Flora 74, York Comprehensive 34 Academic Magnet 40, Andrews 34 Aiken 84, Gilbert 59 Allendale-Fairfax 60, Ridgeland 42 Andrew Jackson 67, Cross Schools 37 Andrew Jackson 71, Chesterfield 38 Augusta Christian, Ga. 54, Heathwood Hall 49 Belton-Honea Path 77, West Oak 34 Bethesda Academy, Ga. 55, Thomas Heyward Academy 38 Bethune-Bowman 82, Lowcountry Leadership 17 Blackville-Hilda 86, Ridge Spring-Monetta 64 Blue … Continue reading Tuesday’s Scores

South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association Preseason Rankings

Class AAAAA, Division 1 1. James Island 2. Lexington 3. Dorman 4. Ashley Ridge 5. Summerville 6. Byrnes 7. Stratford 8. Blythewood 9. Dutch Fork 10. Boiling Springs/J.L. Mann Class AAAAA, Division 2 1. T.L. Hanna 2. Catawba Ridge 3. Fort Mill 4. Chapin 5. North Myrtle Beach 6. Berkeley 7. Lugoff-Elgin 8. Lucy Beckham 9. Nation Ford 10. St. James/Indian Land Class AAAA 1. … Continue reading South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association Preseason Rankings

Kathryn “Kathy” Louise Masek Watts

2025 Obituary of Kathryn “Kathy” Louise Watts ELGIN – A celebration of life service for Kathryn “Kathy” Louise Watts, 58, will be held Thursday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home and an hour prior to the service from 3-4. Ms. Watts passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in … Continue reading Kathryn “Kathy” Louise Masek Watts

River Bluff edges Dutch Fork as banked 3-pointer settles Class 5A basketball battle

Cooper Jones earned family bragging rights and helped the River Bluff High School boys basketball team into first place of the region standings Tuesday night. Jones banked the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left to give the ninth-ranked Gators a 49-48 win over No. 5 Dutch Fork . With the win, River Bluff (15-5, 5-0) leads the Silver Foxes by a game in the Class … Continue reading River Bluff edges Dutch Fork as banked 3-pointer settles Class 5A basketball battle

Man who was shot in Columbia later died, Richland County coroner says

A man who was shot in Columbia Monday morning has died, according to the Richland County Coroner’s Office. Patrick Martin, a 50-year-old Elgin resident, was identified as the homicide victim, Coroner Naida Rutherford said Tuesday. At about 10 a.m. Monday , officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 5700 block of Farrow Road , police said. That’s in a part of Richland County between … Continue reading Man who was shot in Columbia later died, Richland County coroner says