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Airport defeats Lower Richland in volleyball

By Hannah Stone On the volleyball court, Tuesday night, the Airport Lady Eagles defeated the Lower Richland Lady Diamonds in three straight sets. 1st set: 25-16 2nd: 25-23 3rd: 25-19. Senior Libero Allie Spires with 17 digs, Sophmore hitter Amea Zeigler with 8 kills, Senior Brantley Hill and Junior Hanna Foster with 4 aces a piece. The […]

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Gamecock win does not fit with prognostications

When Clemson dethroned Nick Saban and Alabama in last year’s National Championship instant classic, it sent a shot heard around the college football world. Clemson’s defense, Dabo Swinney, Deshaun Watson and Hunter Renfrow out-gutted what is said to be college football’s greatest powerhouse. But not only did Clemson’s feat bolster the Tigers’ stature, it catapulted […]

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Remember: Food Truck Friday in Springdale

The Town of Springdale will have its popular Food Truck event at 5 p.m. Friday. Scott Benny’s back and it has added Doggy Bagz and La Cochinita Mexican BBQ to its food truck event, Friday evening. It’s in the lot beside (and across the street from) the old Jewelry Warehouse building on Platt Springs Road. […]

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Flock to the Block Party being held with Airport High School’s Homecoming

A Flock to the Block Party, with vendors, food trucks, and music by DJ Skinny, is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. The FREE community block party and festival are part of Airport High School’s Homecoming festivities. The festivities are scheduled to begin after The Eagles’ Homecoming Parade. Stop by the EAGLES FOR A […]

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Body of missing boater found in Lake Murray, Sunday

The body of former Columbia firefighter Durham DeLaura was found in Lake Murray Sunday morning. “He was found around 10 a.m., said Capt. Robert McCullough, spokesman for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. “A Lexington County deputy spotted Mr. DeLaura.” Officials believe DeLaura, 35, fell out of his 15-foot boat on the evening of Aug. […]

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Lexington County coroner identifies 21-year-old man killed in I-20 crash

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died due to a single-vehicle accident on Saturday evening. The crash occurred around 7 p.m., on Interstate 20 eastbound near mile marker 60 in Lexington County. According to Fisher, Mr. Wyatt Dakota Duval, 21, of Lugoff was killed after being ejected from the vehicle in […]

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West Columbia is friendly to business, a one-stop shop

Businesses are the backbone of the community. They are a sign of prosperity and health.  And the rate of new business coming to the City of West Columbia is ever-increasing. If there is a key to growth, it’s a prompt response, efficiency and a general respect for the prospective entrepreneur. “West Columbia is a one-stop […]

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West Columbia is friendly to business, a one-stop shop

Businesses are the backbone of the community. They are a sign of prosperity and health.  And the rate of new business coming to the City of West Columbia is ever-increasing. If there is a key to growth, it’s a prompt response, efficiency and a general respect for the prospective entrepreneur. “West Columbia is a one-stop […]

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