New-look classifications set for SC high school sports

The S.C. High School League on Friday released its new-look classifications that will be in effect for two years starting with fall sports in 2026. Class 5A once again will be one single classification after being split into two divisions over the last two sports seasons. And Class A has 66 schools, the most of any classification. Class A is made up of the state’s … Continue reading New-look classifications set for SC high school sports

SC high school football coaches release 2025 all-state teams

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

Friday’s Scores

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= A.C. Flora 53, River Bluff 50 Bamberg-Ehrhardt 53, Hardeeville 17 Berkeley 70, Timberland 48 Blacksburg 52, Liberty 28 Blackville-Hilda 43, Barnwell 36 Blythewood 61, Greenville 44 Buford 53, Cheraw 39 Camden 75, Lugoff-Elgin 39 Carvers Bay 54, South Columbus, N.C. 40 Chapin 55, Myrtle Beach 29 Charlotte Country Day, N.C. 46, Boiling Springs 39 Clinton 45, Laurens 40 Concord First Assembly, N.C. 63, … Continue reading Friday’s Scores

New-look classifications set for SC high school sports after realignment. Take a look

The S.C. High School League on Friday released its new-look classifications that will be in effect for two years starting with fall sports in 2026. Class 5A once again will be one single classification after being split into two divisions over the last two sports seasons. And Class A has 66 schools, the most of any classification. Class A is made up of the state’s … Continue reading New-look classifications set for SC high school sports after realignment. Take a look

Master’s Sales

MASTER’S SALE C/A No.2025CP4005765 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Renasant Bank vs. Allyssa M. Mercer; I, the undersigned Master for Richland County, will sell on January 5, 2026, at 12:00 Noon, 2500 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206; Courtroom #1, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying … Continue reading Master’s Sales

Lower Richland Army JROTC Drill Team places first overall in Palmetto State Drill Championship for fourth consecutive year

For the fourth year in a row, Lower Richland High School’s Army JROTC drill team placed first overall in the Palmetto State Drill Championship. The competition was held December 6 at Lower Richland. In addition to winning the state championship, the drill team also won first place overall in the Ridge View Midlands Drill Competition in September and the Lugoff-Elgin Drill Competition in November. “Winning the … Continue reading Lower Richland Army JROTC Drill Team places first overall in Palmetto State Drill Championship for fourth consecutive year

Ashley Ridge places third at Cane Bay Duals – Swamp Foxes tuning up for push

Ashley Ridge has some quality wins on the wrestling mat, but fell to a rival during the 2025 Cane Bay Duals. The Swamp Foxes are ranked No. 3 for 5A Div. I in the preseason poll. The team is off to a good start with quality wins over Chapin and Blythewood, both top 10 teams in their divisions. “Those were really good showings by our … Continue reading Ashley Ridge places third at Cane Bay Duals – Swamp Foxes tuning up for push

Green Wave finishes as runner-up at Cane Bay Duals – Tucker surpasses coaching milestone

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

Busy Lexington area to get a new location of a popular Midlands ice cream spot

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

Tuesday’s Scores

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