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Falcons stay alive

The A.C. Flora Falcons staved off elimination in the Class 4A baseball playoffs with small ball and pitching in a 2-1 win over the visiting Myrtle Beach Seahawks Wednesday, May 1.... READ MORE >

Sharks shock A.C. Flora

A great season came to an abrupt halt, as the May River Sharks came to Falcon drive and beat the A.C. Flora Falcons 5-3 in the second round of the Class 4A boys soccer playoffs Wednesday, May 1.... READ MORE >

Small Business Week celebrations commence

April 28-May 4 is 2024 National Small Business Week. Richland County, the City of Columbia, and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a celebration Monday, April 29 at Tom’s Creek Market Xchange at 912 Lady Street, to kickoff the week. “This week serves as an opportunity to highlight our small business community and their efforts to create jobs, drive innovation,... READ MORE >

Luthren delivers Ben Lippen past Porter-Gaud

The Ben Lippen Falcons overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Porter-Gaud Cyclones 7-3 on Monday, April 29 in the first round of the SCISA 4A baseball playoffs. “It’s about not giving up, not quitting, and keep fighting,” Ben Lippen head coach Brian Larsen said. “We talked about playing a seven-inning game. The kid on the mound is tough. We... READ MORE >

Cardinals overwhelm Hammond

Find these pictures and many more here! The visiting Cardinal Newman Cardinals scored one goal in the first half and three in the second to defeat the Hammond Skyhawks 4-nil on Tuesday, April 30 in SCISA 4A boys soccer action. Cardinal Newman controlled the action throughout and had chances early in the first half. The Cardinals’ flurry of shots began... READ MORE >

Dreher tabs Fortenberry to lead girls’ basketball program

The Dreher Blue Devils have selected Kristen Fortenberry as its new girls’ basketball coach. “She has an infectious energy and presence about her,” Dreher head coach Daryl Jarvis said. “She came in with a bright smile, energetic, and had a great spirit that we all felt we needed. “Her experience as a head coach at a few different schools helped... READ MORE >

Blythewood rallies late to beat Spring Valley

Find these pictures and many more here! The Blythewood Bengals scored four runs in the top of the sixth to earn a come-from-behind 4-2 win over the Spring Valley Vikings Friday, April 19. “We had to get base runners first,” Blythewood head coach Travis Poole said. “We were able to get a guy on with one out and then move... READ MORE >

Cardinal Newman rolls past Heathwood Hall

Find these pictures and many more here! The Cardinal Newman Cardinals got four homeruns and 12 hits whiles allowing no runs or hits to defeat the Heathwood Hall Highlanders 15-0 in three innings Monday, April 22. Austin Laughlin led the way going 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs and five RBIs. Jacob Britt went 2-for-3 with two home... READ MORE >

Hammond holds off Heathwood Hall to secure No. 2 in region

Find these pictures and many more here! The visiting Hammond Skyhawks got a goal from Ford Nunn in the 17th minute and hung on for a 1-nil win over the Heathwood Hall Highlanders in SCISA Region I-4A soccer action Tuesday, April 23. “I have to admit we did not execute what we trained, what we put an emphasis on,” Hammond... READ MORE >

Mower relishes his time as a Bearcat

No Brookland-Cayce athlete has spent more time at Fort Knox than John Allen Mower. The two-sport athlete has played soccer and football for Brookland-Cayce the past four seasons. “It’s become like a home to me,” Mower said of Fort Knox. “I’ve spent probably hundreds of hours here. It’s going to be rough leaving it after this season.” While Mower has... READ MORE >