Featured
Photo galleries
Local Sports

Laurence Manning's BJ Balls had a total of six hits as LMA went 3-0 on the week.

AREA ROUNDUP: Laurence Manning, Clarendon Hall earn wins over Lee

The tri-county SCISA baseball squads were in fierce competition this week, as Lee Academy faced off with both Laurence Manning and Clarendon Hall on the diamond this week. LMA played host to Lee on Wednesday, winning 8-1. The Swampcats outhit the …

Bill proposes dissolving, replacing SCHSL

South Carolina House of Representatives introduced a bill (H.4163) on March 6 that would dissolve and replace the South Carolina High School League and replace it with the South Carolina High School Athletic Association. The bill, which is backed …

Wilson Hall's Molly Jones set her third school record in the span of a week during the Barons' home meet on Tuesday.

TRACK ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall wins home meet, as Lee, Ragin Prep, Laurence Manning join

The Wilson Hall track team hosted their second home meet of the season on Tuesday. Locally, Laurence Manning, Lee Academy and Ragin Prep joined in on the fun. The Barons took home victories as a team for both the boys and the girls. The girls won …

Sumter High's Kiley Laux, right, high fives Sydney Rhodes (11) on Thursday.

Sumter High sets tone in region play on the diamond with sweeps of Spring Valley

After opening their seasons with tournaments like week, the Sumter High baseball and softball teams started their seasons in earnest with their first region series of the spring. The Gamecock squads …

From the Wire

South Carolina forward Sania Feagin celebrates after scoring against Texas during the Southeastern Conference tournament championship on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Greenville.

March Madness: UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Texas are No. 1 seeds in women's NCAA Tournament

UCLA had one of the best seasons in school history and was rewarded with the top overall seed in the women's NCAA Tournament. The Bruins were joined by South Carolina, Southern California and …

The Houston Texans traded offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders on Monday.

Commanders, Bears, Patriots among the biggest winners in NFL free agency so far

The NFL's new year officially kicked off Wednesday, two days after teams began spending big money in free agency. Here are some of the winners and losers so far: Winners: Washington Commanders The Commanders made two major moves through …

South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) reacts to a play against Arkansas during the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday, March 12, in Nashville, Tennessee.

South Carolina rally falls short in SEC Tourney loss to Arkansas

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Trevon Brazile had 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Johnell Davis scored six key points in the final 40 seconds, and No. 9 seed Arkansas nearly blew a 20-point lead before holding off No. 16 seed South Carolina …

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley holds the trophy with forward Sania Feagin after their win against Texas in the Southeastern Conference tournament championship on Sunday, March 9, in Greenville.

South Carolina coach Staley: We deserve to be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament

GREENVILLE - South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said her team deserves to be the No. 1 overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament following a dominant run through the Southeastern Conference Tournament, culminating in an impressive 64-45 rout of No. …

Southern California head coach Eric Musselman reacts during a matchup against Maryland on Feb. 20, 2025, in College Park, Maryland.

Realignment has the ACC, Big Ten spanning 4 U.S. time zones; league play meant long trips, Ls

At times, California women's basketball player Marta Suárez would begin her homework on a plane above the Bay Area then complete the assignment somewhere over the Great Plains. For the Stanford men's team, the charter plane's wireless proved …

Prep Sports

Lakewood's Tyler Washington-Broomfield, seated center, is joined by his family and head coach Willie Offord, back, as he signs to continue his football career at North Greenville on Tuesday.

Lakewood’s Washington-Broomfield signs with North Greenville

Days before the start of the 2023 football season, Tyler Washington-Broomfield made a life-changing decision. He transferred to Lakewood from Sumter High with a focus on basketball, but he decided he …

Laurence Manning pitchers Laini Kosinski, left, and Kayleigh Parmenter-Avins have anchored the LMA staff since they made the jump to varsity as freshmen.

The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Laurence Manning aims for another run to state behind star pitchers Kosinski, Parmenter-Avins

As the spring season kicks off at Laurence Manning, the Lady Swampcats are working to continue a dominant run in SCISA softball. In each of the last three seasons, the Lady 'Cats have played for a state championship, claiming the SCISA 4A title …

The Hunter "Chop" Lee Invitational returns to East Clarendon on Saturday.    PHOTO PROVIDED

Chop Lee Invitational returns to East Clarendon on Saturday

The East Clarendon baseball team will celebrate the life of a former player on Saturday as it hosts its annual Hunter "Chop" Lee Invitational. The tournament, which has been named in Lee's honor since his tragic passing in 2020, will feature a …

Laurence Manning's Marlee Black and the Lady Swampcats went 4-1 in the Pee Dee Pitch-Off last week.

AREA ROUNDUP: Laurence Manning, East Clarendon, Sumter High, Clarendon Hall, Wilson Hall wrap up play in Pee Dee Pitch-Off

The softball teams from Laurence Manning, East Clarendon, Sumter High, Clarendon Hall and Wilson Hall wrapped up play in the Pee Dee Pitch-Off on Saturday with a busy day on the diamond. …

Sumter High, Lakewood, Crestwood, Scott’s Branch, East Clarendon run in Bulldog Invitational

The track teams from Sumter High, Lakewood, Crestwood, Scott’s Branch and East Clarendon made the trip to Camden on Saturday for the Bulldog Invitational. SUMTER HIGH The Sumter High …

CLEMSON

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during ACC media days on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Charlotte.

ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution

The legal fights between the Atlantic Coast Conference and high-profile member schools Clemson and Florida State appear close to resolution, which could provide the league with a measure of stability for the coming years. The league and the two …

Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts to a foul during overtime against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Columbia.

ACC's shaky nonconference showing creates NCAA bid drama as bulk of league play arrives

RALEIGH, N.C. - It's still early for the Atlantic Coast Conference. No one knows that better than N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts, whose team last year found a never-before-seen form just in time to improbably win the league tournament and reach the …

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pennsylvania.

College playoffs look for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts

For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here's a brief recap of the rollout of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff. Average final score: Winners 36, Losers 17. In four games, not a single one …

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and the Tigers will face Texas for the first time on Saturday, Dec. 21, in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Clemson, Texas meet for the 1st time in the College Football Playoff

AUSTIN, Texas - No. 13 Clemson got into the College Football Playoff on a thunderous kick in the final seconds of the ACC championship. No. 4 Texas limped in after a great regular season was deflated by a frustrating overtime loss to Georgia in the …

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Myles Stute (10) celebrates a three-point basket against the Clemson Tigers on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Columbia.

Murray-Boyles' 22 points, Ugusuk's 3 in OT lead South Carolina to 91-88 win over No. 25 Clemson

COLUMBIA — Collin Murray-Boyles scored 22 points and Morris Ugusuk hit a 3-pointer in overtime to give South Carolina the lead for good in a 91-88 victory over rival No. 25 Clemson on Tuesday …

USC

Former Sumter High and South Carolina defensive back O'Donnell Fortune catches a ball at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Friday, Feb. 28.

Local South Carolina standouts take part in NFL combine

Two Sumter County natives took their talents to Indianapolis last week to take part in the NFL Scouting Combine after wrapping up their careers at South Carolina. Former Sumter High standout O'Donnell Fortune and Crestwood alumnus Josh Simon were …

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley called this week's SEC Tournament the toughest ever with five teams ranked in the top 12 in the country.

With 5 teams in the top 12, Staley says winning stacked SEC tourney will be tougher than ever

GREENVILLE - Dawn Staley has won eight Southeastern Conference Tournaments since taking over as head coach at South Carolina in 2008. She sees winning a ninth as the biggest challenge yet. To say the SEC is loaded is an understatement. The …

South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) looks to pass the ball over Vanderbilt guard Leilani Kapinus (5) on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

No. 6 South Carolina rolls past Vandy 82-54

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - MiLaysia Fulwiley scored 24 points as sixth-ranked South Carolina beat the Vanderbilt women 82-54 Sunday for the Gamecocks' second-straight win. South Carolina (25-3, 13-1 Southeastern Conference) improved to 23-21 all-time, …

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts as her team plays against UConn in Columbia Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame are No. 1 seeded teams in 1st NCAA Tournament reveal

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame would be the No. 1 seeds in the women's NCAA Tournament if it began now. The NCAA basketball selection committee on Sunday did its first reveal of the teams in line for the top 16 seeds. "We were …

South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards (8) shoots over UConn center Jana El Alfy in Columbia on Sunday, Feb. 16.

No. 4 Gamecocks see 71-game home winning streak end

COLUMBIA - Dawn Staley tried to smile when she entered for her post-game media session, faithfully followed up the steps by her dog, Champ. "My emotional support dog," Staley joked. South Carolina's coach and her defending national champions …

Outdoors

Deer antlers are scored at the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic in 2023. Measuring will again take place at the Classic in March at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.

Deer antler measuring sessions to be held across South Carolina; Sumter, Manning sessions Feb. 25, 26

Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the S.C. Department of Natural Resources' annual series of measuring sessions.Each winter, SCDNR measures deer antlers throughout …

Extras
Netherlands wins in penalty shootout over Costa Rica

SALVADOR, Brazil - Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday, giving the Netherlands a spot in the World Cup semifinals. Krul saved spot …

Area Scoreboard

x