Things are going well on the wrestling mat for Summerville so far this season. Earlier this month, Green Wave head coach Daryl Tucker surpassed the 350-win benchmark for his wrestling coaching career. As of Dec. 13, he has led Summerville to 359 dual wins. Tucker already had the most coaching wins in program history. “That’s a big number, but I tell people all the time … Continue reading Green Wave finishes as runner-up at Cane Bay Duals – Tucker surpasses coaching milestone

An ice cream restaurant that has proven popular near northeast Columbia is planning a Lexington location. Scoop of Heaven, which currently has a shop at 556 Spears Creek Church Road in Elgin, is prepping a second location at 312 Columbia Ave. in Lexington. That’s about two miles northwest of the heart of downtown Lexington. The Scoop of Heaven shop will be going to a property that … Continue reading Busy Lexington area to get a new location of a popular Midlands ice cream spot

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Aiken 31, Gilbert 28 Blacksburg 47, Chesnee 24 Blue Ridge 35, Fountain Inn 29 Blythewood 60, Chapin 16 Broome 47, Greenville Hurricanes 25 Buford 44, Chesterfield 42 Calhoun County 51, Horse Creek Academy 49 Camden 76, W.J. Keenan 43 Cane Bay 65, R.B. Stall 40 Central 35, North Central 34 Charlotte Ardrey Kell, N.C. 79, Legion Collegiate 8 Cheraw 57, York Prep … Continue reading Tuesday’s Scores

It’s time to vote for The State’s high school girls and boys basketball Players of the Week from Midlands-area high schools and ​games played from Dec. 8-13 . Voting ends at noon Friday. The winner will be announced on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter page on Friday afternoon. Cast your vote as many times as you would like until Friday at noon. The nominees are listed below. … Continue reading Vote for Midlands girls, boys basketball players of the week

The South Carolina Football Coaches Association released its 2025 all-state teams on Tuesday. The recognitions include an overall all-state team made up players from all classifications, plus teams for each individual classifications and an honorable mention for each class. To be eligible, the players had to be nominated by their coaches or be selected for the Touchstone Energy or Shrine bowls. Those players are then … Continue reading SC high school football coaches release 2025 all-state teams. See who made it

Francis Marion University celebrated its Fall 2025 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients in a ceremony held Saturday morning in the Smith University Center on campus. A total of 235 students received their degrees, including 168 undergraduates and 67 graduate students. South Carolina residents comprised 88 percent of the graduating class. FMU President Fred Carter congratulated the graduates and reminded them of the day’s significance. “It … Continue reading ‘Do magical things’ – Francis Marion University celebrates graduates, awards honorary degrees

A look at The State’s all-area football team for the 2025 season from Midlands high schools. Top Honors The State’s Co-Offensive Players of Year: Kenton Caldwell , Newberry ; and Amadre Wooden, Batesburg-Leesville Readers’ choice Offensive Player of Year (fan vote): Patrick Belk , Heathwood Hall The State’s Co-Defensive Players of Year: Jaiden Bryant , Irmo ; and Julian Walker , Dutch Fork Readers’ choice … Continue reading Meet the 2025 Midlands all-area high school football team, players of year

William Connor, JrElgin, SCJuly 1, 1939 – September 28, 2025Kornegay Funeral Home Continue reading Tributes