Robert “Robby” Horton Obituary Robert Wilson “Robby” Horton, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2026. Born in Orangeburg, he was a son of the late Oscar Robert and Judith Young Horton. Robby was a member of Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed volunteering his time at the Clemson Extension and horseback riding. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Justin Horton (Mary Jo) … Continue reading Robert Wilson “Robby” Horton
Timothy “Tim” Grant Obituary Timothy Avon “Tim” Grant, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Born in Boykin, S.C., he was a son of the late Ella Grant. Tim was a musician of the original Drifters with Bill Pinkney and was also a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, drawing and art. Left to cherish his memory are … Continue reading Timothy Avon “Tim” Grant
1944 Hazel Marie Hutto was born on 24 Jan 1944 in Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA a child of James McCoy Hutto Sr and Margaret Foster Hutto. 1950 Hazel M Hutto was counted in the census on 09 May 1950 in Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA, as a 6-year-old, female, Single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, James M Hutto; her mother, … Continue reading Hazel Marie Hutto Fogle
The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association released its preseason rankings for the 2026 season, and Lancaster County teams were heavily represented. Indian Land, coming off a historic run to the Upper State championship series, was ranked No. 2 in Class 5A Division II, trailing only Berkeley. The Warriors hold the highest preseason ranking among Upper State programs. In Class 2A, Andrew Jackson is projected to … Continue reading Warriors land No. 2 in preseason baseball rankings; Buford, AJ follow
Abigail Moore Palmer ObituaryFebruary 21, 1952 ~ January 25, 2026 (age 73) Funeral services to honor the life of Abigail Moore Palmer, 73, will be held at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The service will be officiated by Reverend Mark Hopkins. A committal service will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, at noon at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival … Continue reading Abigail Moore Palmer
The South Carolina High School League released its region placement for 2026-28 realignment on Thursday. The news comes a day earlier than expected and comes a week after the classification placements were set. Schools have until Feb. 1 to submit if they will appeal their region assignments. Appeals will be heard on Feb. 3-5. Some of the highlights of the new region placements: Gray Collegiate … Continue reading SC High School League releases athletic regions for 2026-28
Mary Helen Flowers Obituary With heartfelt reverence, we celebrate the love-filled life of Mary Helen Flowers, who was born on January 30, 1939, in Rockingham, North Carolina, and peacefully departed on January 24, 2026 at Pinedale Residential Center in Camden, S.C. In Helen’s own words, “I was not born to be ordinary. I was born to teach, to love, and to make a difference.” And … Continue reading Mary Helen Flowers
The Irmo boys basketball team made sure Dutch Fork didn’t have a long stay at the top of the Class 5A Division I poll. The Yellow Jackets knocked off the rival Silver Foxes, 48-42, on Friday at The Temple of Doom. The loss is Dutch Fork’s first in Region 5-5A play and comes three days after the Silver Foxes were ranked No. 1 in SC … Continue reading Friday’s HS Basketball roundup: Irmo boys knock off top-ranked Dutch Fork
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Airport 40, Aiken 21 Ashley Ridge 61, West Ashley 44 Batesburg-Leesville 32, Pelion 24 Beaufort 53, Hilton Head Island 36 Ben Lippen 63, Augusta Christian, Ga. 27 Berkeley 64, Cane Bay 7 Bishop England 48, Colleton County 24 Blue Ridge 43, Travelers Rest 35 Blythewood 78, Westwood 40 Camden 46, Richland Northeast 29 Carolina Forest 64, Conway 34 Central 33, North Central … Continue reading Friday’s Scores
SCHSL Realignment 2026-28 Region 5-AAAA Aiken, Fox Creek, Irmo, Midland Valley, North Augusta, South Aiken Region 4-AA American Leadership Academy, Horse Creek Academy**, Orangeburg-Wilkinson, Pelion, Saluda, Silver Bluff, Strom Thurmond Region 2-A Batesburg-Leesville, C.A. Johnson, Clear Dot Charter, Eau Claire, Ridge Spring-Monetta, Whitmire Region 4-A Barnwell, Blackville-Hilda, Calhoun County, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler, North**, Wagener-Salley, Williston-Elko ** – no football The South Carolina High School League on Thursday … Continue reading S.C. High School League releases new region assignments for 2026-28 realignment cycle
