Some 300 runners and walkers gathered on a cool morning in late September to remember people lost to suicide and offer encouragement, letting people know that they are here for a reason. In addition to their race numbers, many participants displayed stickers to the backs of their clothing that read: “I run/walk in memory of” with a handwritten name filling in the rest of the … Continue reading Here 4 A Reason builds community around suicide prevention, mental wellness

Todd ShanesyGreenville NewsUSA TODAY NETWORK-SOUTH CAROLINA Dorman, Gaftney and Powdersville all had two high school football players selected Sept. 29 for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star game featuring the top seniors in both states. Dorman’s defense will be represented by lineman James Porter and linebacker Antwone Tarrance. Gaffney had offensive lineman CJ Brooks and linebacker Kendaris Bailey. Powdersville all-stars are wide receiver Xavier … Continue reading Shrine Bowl football all-star game rosters

Strom Thurmond (5-0) at Silver Bluff (2-3) Last time they played Strom Thurmond beat Silver Bluff 50-0 on Aug. 29, 2025. Keys to the game The Rebels are one of the best teams in the state heading into region play, and Silver Bluff knows it will be an uphill battle. For Silver Bluff coach Lemuel Lackey, the key on Friday will be coming out with … Continue reading Here’s what Aiken and Edgefield football teams have on the slate for week 7 as region play kicks off

Here are the South Carolina high school football scores for Week 6 of the 2026 season. SC high school football Week 6 schedule in SCHSL Friday, Sept. 25 Abbeville 70, Calhoun Falls Charter 12Academic Magnet 44, Military Magnet 6Baptist Hill 36, Ridgeland 0Batesburg-Leesville 35, Clinton 28Belton Honea Path 23, Greenwood 7Bishop England 42, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler 0Buford 36, ALA Lexington 12Camden 62, Swansea 14Carvers Bay 21, Johnsonville … Continue reading UPSTATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FOR WEEK 6 FOR SCHSL SEASON

Here are the rankings for the S.C. Prep Football Media Preseason Poll released Tuesday, Sept. 1 . There is a new No. 1 in Class 3A for the second straight week as Daniel moved up to No. 1 after Camden lost to Lugoff – Elgin . L-E moved into the Class 4A rankings after the win over the Bulldogs. In 5A, Dorman moved up a … Continue reading Latest SC high football media poll: New No. 1 in Class 3A for second straight week

CHRIS TRAINOR A wildly popular chicken sandwich chain is planning a new location in the Columbia area, per public documents. Chick-fil-A, which has stores across the U.S. and the Midlands, is planning a location at 575 Spears Creek Church Road in the northeast Columbia and Elgin area, per a draft agenda for the September meeting the city of Columbia’s Planning Commission. The commission will consider … Continue reading Chick-fil-A planning new Columbia-area restaurant location

The Columbia Police Department officer who was injured in a weekend shooting was released from the hospital Sunday while funeral arrangements were made for his fellow officer who died in the line of duty. Officer David Dymock has gone home to continue his recovery following Saturday’s double fatal shooting at Southeast Park in Columbia. “We are grateful to share that Officer David Dymock’s condition has … Continue reading Columbia police officer injured in deadly shooting released from hospital

5A 1. Dutch Fork (15) (1-0) 2. Dorman (2-0) 3. Northwestern (1) (1-1) 4. Summerville (2-0) 5. James Island (2-0) 6. Rock Hill (2-0) 7. Byrnes (1-1) 8. Berkeley (2-0) 9. Sumter (1-1) 10. Ridge View (0-1) Others receiving votes: Carolina Forest, Gray Collegiate, Spartanburg 4A 1. South Pointe (16) (2-0) 2. Gaffney (2-0) 3. TL Hanna (2-0) 4. Hilton Head Island (2-0) 5. Irmo … Continue reading Carvers Bay rises, Lake View makes top 10 in latest state high school football poll

LOU BEZJAK The second week of the high school football regular season is in the books. It’s time to vote for The State’s high school football Player of the Week from Midlands-area high schools and games played Aug. 28-29. Voting ends Friday at noon. The winner will be announced Friday afternoon on Lou Bezjak’s Twitter page. The nominees are listed below. Please note that these … Continue reading Vote for the high school football Player of the Week

Here are the rankings for the S.C. Prep Football Media Preseason Poll released Tuesday, Sept. 1. Season records and first-place votes are in parentheses. Class 5A 1. Dutch Fork (15) (1-0) 2. Dorman (2-0) 3. Northwestern (1) (1-1) 4. Summerville (2-0) 5. James Island (2-0) 6. Rock Hill (2-0) 7. Byrnes (1-1) 8. Berkeley (2-0) 9. Sumter (1-1) 10. Ridge View (0-1) Others receiving votes: … Continue reading Daniel moves to top spot in 3A in S.C. Prep Football Media Poll