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Call this week the “calm before the storm” in American Legion baseball.
It’s a relatively light schedule for Lexington Post 7, West Columbia Post 79, and Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24. The three teams will play a combined three games all out of their respective leagues. The following week of action will have games with league title ramifications. Upon returning to action June...
Award-winning Columbia comedian talks about new show location & projects ahead
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- It’s summertime and many of you might be looking for some fun events with the family. What about a comedy show that even the kids can enjoy?. Well, look no further, Dove award-winning comedian Akintunde is back with First Sundays but now at a new location.
Town of Irmo Issues Statement on Permitting Issues with Ascent Classical Academies
Irmo, SC – July 2, 2024 – The Town of Irmo is issuing a public statement to correct any. misinformation regarding the recent postponement of the school year by Ascent Classical. Academies due to permitting issues. It has come to the Town’s attention that Ascent Classical Academies has...
District Five to Offer Golden Passes to Senior Citizens
IRMO, SC – Lexington-Richland School District Five is delighted to announce the continuation of its Golden Passes program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This initiative invites senior citizens to become more involved in district-sponsored events and activities, fostering community engagement and support for the school district. Golden Pass...
What are the dangers of swimming without a lifeguard
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 4,000 accidental drownings annually in the United States and according to the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office, the number of accidental drownings in the Palmetto State has increased since 2020.
Clemson sends clear message to ESPN
The ACC and ESPN wanted Clemson to move its rivalry game with South Carolina up a day to Black Friday, but the Tigers declined the request. Per The State, according to court filings made by Clemson against the ACC and ESPN, the conference and network made the request earlier this year. If Clemson had agreed Read more... The post Clemson declined ACC, ESPN request to move South Carolina game to Black Friday appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Athletic South Carolina football target sets summer commitment date
This summer has been exceptionally busy for South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his football staff. The Gamecocks pulled in 11 commitments during the month of June, and a long list of other USC targets have college decision announcements set for July and August. One of the Carolina targets...
"We're very cautious": Lexington Town Council addresses growth concerns
LEXINGTON, S.C. — It was standing room only at the the Town of Lexington monthly council meeting Monday evening. Several items were on the agenda, but one in particular may have caught the eye of residents, a resolution authorizing refunding the general obligation bond. But before you get too...
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