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From the basketball court at Irmo High to Belize
BELIZE CITY, Belize – A connection that began on the basketball court at Irmo High School recently brought together two familiar faces thousands of miles from home. U.S. Ambassador to Belize André Bauer reunited with former Irmo High basketball coach Tim Whipple and his wife, Valerie, in Belize City on Nov. 7.
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UD alumna Dr. Annie Andrews wins U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina
University of Dayton alum Dr. Annie Andrews defeated Darline Graham Nordone in the Nov. 3 midterm election to become the first woman senator in South Carolina. Dr. Andrews graduated in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in pre-medicine. She went on to attend medical school at the University of Cincinnati and completed her residency and fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina.
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The State
HS football playoffs Week 2 schedule: Top games, injury questions for Dutch Fork
Dutch Fork football might start the postseason without one of its key players. Silver Foxes coach Tom Knotts said Wednesday that his son and senior quarterback Jaxon Knotts is “questionable” for Friday’s second-round Class 5A playoff game against Fort Mill. Jaxon Knotts suffered a thumb injury during the first half of the regular-season finale against White Knoll on Oct. 30. The senior has been rehabbing the injury multiple times a day to try and play in the game. Dutch Fork was off last week. Knotts, a two-year starter, is completing 71% of his passes for 2,102 yards and 29 total touchdowns this season. If Knotts can’t play, junior Jacob Brown would go in his absence. He has appeared in five games this season and is 16 of 23 for 131 yards. Dutch Fork and most of the other top teams in the area had first-round byes last week. The second round of the playoffs features many intriguing matchups. Here are some to keep an eye on Friday. Games to Watch (7) Fort Mill (9-2) at (2) Dutch Fork (9-0): First meeting between the two teams since 2013. Dutch Fork leads the all-time series, 6-4, including a 2-0 mark under Tom
The State
thenewirmonews.com
Silver Foxes open playoff run for title #11
The quest for a second ‘5-peat’ begins Friday at home for Dutch Fork football. As the Silver Foxes prepare to face Fort Mill in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs, question marks remain at the quarterback position. Starter Jaxon Knotts left the Oct. 30 finale against White Knoll with an apparent hand injury.
WJBF
Batesburg-Leesville’s Keira Frye honored with Scholar Athlete award
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC (WJBF)- Keira Frye is a dedicated multi-sport athlete at Batesburg Leesville High School, where she has excelled both on and off the field. She is an all-state track athlete and all-region competitor in discus and shotput, and a state champion. Her accomplishments have also earned her recognition as female MVP of the year. […]
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WRDW-TV
Aiken County basketball teams look ahead to new season at media day
AIKEN COUNTY, SC. (WRDW/WAGT) - With basketball season approaching, North Augusta High School hosted Aiken County Basketball Media Day, bringing together seven schools to look ahead to the 2026-27 campaign. Boys basketball. North Augusta enters the season after winning the first boys basketball state championship in program history and finishing...
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Batesburg-Leesville begins Class A Division I playoffs on 6-game winning streak
Quarterback Terrance Cook leads Panthers offense into opener against Ninety Six. Batesburg-Leesville – The Batesburg-Leesville High School football team lost its first four games of the season. That is something no one wants to go through, but looking back now it isn’t that much of a surprise. The...
USC Gamecock
Student Senate passes campus safety recommendations, discusses $10 million fitness center renovation
USC's student senate passed recommendations addressing campus safety, student recreation and mental health training while discussing a proposed $10 million renovation of the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center during its Nov. 11 meeting. Student Body President Cole Rotondo discussed plans to renovate the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center,...