It was a challenging 2022 season for the Westwood Redhawks and head coach Robert O’Connell. However, after an 0-4 start, Westwood won three of its final six games, including two in Region 4-4A, to make it to the playoffs. Now O’Connell is hoping the momentum generated by last season’s finish will carry over to the 2023 season. One question he will have to answer is … Continue reading Westwood wants to improve each day to accomplish bigger goals – Westwood Redhawks

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the indicated Personal Representatives, appointed to administer these estates, and to file their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Court of Richland County, the address of which is P.O. Box 192, Columbia, SC 29202, on or before the date that is eight … Continue reading Notice to Creditors of Estates

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An earthquake was reported near Lake Keowee Thursday morning in Pickens County. According to the United States Geological Survey, the 1.9 magnitude earthquake hit at 7:11 a.m. along Coveside Lane. There have been no reports of residents feeling the earthquake. A swarm of earthquakes, as strong as magnitude 3.6, shook the area around Elgin, South Carolina, in May and June of … Continue reading Earthquake reported near Lake Keowee

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High school football is getting close to kicking off the 2023 season. Here is a look at The State’s preseason power rankings of Columbia-area schools for the upcoming season across all leagues and classifications. 1. Dutch Fork Last year’s record: 14-1 Why they are ranked: Dutch Fork won its sixth state championship in the last seven years and is a favorite to do it again. … Continue reading Midlands high school – football Top 10 rankings

Ridge View’s 2022 football season came to an abrupt end – and without a loss on the field. On Friday, the Blazers were ready to put last year’s disappointment behind them as the first day of high school football practice started around the state. “It was unfortunate, especially for our seniors that they didn’t have a chance to compete in the playoffs,” senior linebacker Myles … Continue reading After playoff ban, Ridge View football ready to bounce back

The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association released their 2023 all-state teams, as well their players of the year for all SCHSL classes and their statewide player of the year, on Friday. Here is the complete list: Players of the Year All Classifications Player of the Year: Taylor Rabe, Greenville 5A Player of the Year: Miller McGuire, Berkeley 5A Pitcher of the Year: Chase Stryker, Ashley … Continue reading South Carolina baseball coaches announce 2023 all-state teams

Obituary of Patti Lynn Strickland ELGIN – A funeral service for Patti Lynn Strickland, 68, will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hardshell cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: SCOA Cares Foundation, 166 Stoneridge Dr., … Continue reading Patti Lynn Humphries Strickland

The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association released their 2023 all-state teams, as well their players of the year for all SCHSL classes and their statewide player of the year, on Friday. Here is the complete list: Players of the Year All Classifications Player of the Year: Taylor Rabe, Greenville 5A Player of the Year: Miller McGuire, Berkeley 5A Pitcher of the Year: Chase Stryker, Ashley … Continue reading South Carolina baseball coaches announce 2023 all-state teams. See who made the list

Richard Winn capped off a perfect season on Tuesday, while Hammond kept its championship hopes alive. The Eagles (25-0) defeated Jefferson Davis, 9-0, to win the SCISA Class A baseball championship. It was Richard Winn’s first title since 2007. Hammond forced a deciding game in the SCISA Class 4A championship series with a 5-3 win over Augusta Christian. Game 3 of the series is at … Continue reading Richard Winn wins Class?A baseball state championship