Sports

Warmer skies sparks a trip for season’s first inshore slam

Last week, I set a goal to catch my first inshore slam of the year. To do this, I needed to catch and release a trout, flounder, and redfish in a single day of fishing. When the water temperature approaches 60 degrees, flounder become more abundant in our rivers and creeks. With warm...

Iron Horses reach first-ever state basketball championship

Are you ready for some magical March Madness? The Philip Simmons High School boys’ basketball team certainly is. Coach Garrett Campbell’s squad began state championship week with a practice from 6:45 to 8 a.m. on Monday, March 2, to prepare for its first state championship appearance in the...

Bishop England track teams run with a rich history, tradition

Bishop England High School has one of the most successful track and field programs in the history of the Palmetto State. All the Bishops needed was just 25 years – and a move to their Daniel Island campus – to build their empire. Both teams won their first state championships in 2001. The rest...

March means it's time to spring forward, fish backward

March is a wonderful but challenging time to fish. The weather is warmer. Daylight Savings Time provides more time to fish. The return of spring to the Lowcountry is truly something to behold. All these things make fishing wonderful. However, it is typically hit or miss. As the large winter...

DI News Pigskin Pick 'Em champ selects charity of choice for $500 donation

For 24 straight weeks, eight local VIP sponsors – made up of a dedicated cast of attorneys, real estate agents, restaurant owners, car dealership managers, and entertainment operators – take a few minutes away from their businesses and family lives to play a friendly, competitive game. They...

'She did some amazing things'

The Philip Simmons High School wrestling team had a major success story to end the 2025-26 season after a rough start. Senior wrestler Alison Souvoravong became the first girl in Iron Horse history to win a tournament, win a Lower State title, and qualify for the state tournament, while...

Just shy of state track title last year, Iron Horses reload for 2026

The 2026 Class AA State Track and Field Championships can’t get here fast enough for Philip Simmons High School boys’ track and field coach Ryan McCauley and his squad, which includes more than 80 athletes and plenty of talent. The Iron Horses’ bid for a second consecutive state championship...

Injury slows BE wrestler Randall at state; Tonon wins bronze

The third time wasn’t the charm for Bishop England High School wrestler Finn Randall. The senior qualified for the individual state championships for the third year in a row and was seeking his first medal after finishing in sixth place last winter. However, he suffered an injury on the Monday...

'We just don't quit'

The Philip Simmons High School boys’ basketball team rallied for a 62-60 home court victory over Pageland Central High School in a third-round Class AA playoff game on Monday, Feb. 23. The Iron Horses advanced to the Lower State Championship for the first time in school history. They will play...

Lightweight lures, ultralight fishing worth the learning curve

In fishing, there is always something new to experience or learn. Recently, I have been experimenting with lightweight lures on ultra-light (four-pound class) spinning tackle. The learning curve has been steep. However, after much trial and a lot of error, I have developed a system that is highly...