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Mount Pleasant Rec Department weekly track spotlight, May 15
Each week, the Moultrie News and Mount Pleasant Recreation Department will feature one local track and field athlete participating in the department. Paul Kowalchick, 11, participates in shot put, discus and 400-meter run events with the Mount...full story
Kenseth reigns supreme at Bojangles Southern 500 in Darlington
For each of the 367 laps of the Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway this past Saturday, Matt Kenseth earned nearly $1,000. The 500-mile race brought in a first-place prize of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points and $309,666.full story
Mount Pleasant Recreation Piranhas champions of Special Olympics swim meet
Nearly 20 members of the Mount Pleasant Recreation Piranhas (Unified Swim Team) competed in the state Special Olympics in Fort Jackson, this past Saturday. The girls relay team won the gold medal again this year and the boys placed...full story
Round with blind partners opens eyes for CofC golfers
It’s a common question to ask golfers on a tee box: “Who’s up?”full story
Weekly roundup: Season expectations tested in state playoffs
High school varsity spring sports teams are battling through state playoffs. Which teams remain in the hunt for titles and which teams were sent home early? Get caught up in your weekly roundup.full story
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Local skipper sets sail in Charleston 2 Bermuda Yacht Race
Thursday, May 23, 2013
You've heard of the saying coined by a popular movie: “If you ain't first, you're last.” Well, literally, that's true with the Charleston 2 Bermuda Yacht Race this year.Full Story
Weekly roundup: The best way to end a season? State championship
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The Bishop England boys golf team finished second in the state last season. That wasn’t good enough for the Battling Bishops this season, as they topped defending 2A state champion Pendleton to win the title.Full Story
Piggly Wiggly Tournament champions
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The SC United/Mount Pleasant U11 Girls Athletica soccer team won the championship in the top bracket of the Piggly Wiggly Tournament, March 23-24. The girls shut out two opponents en route to the title. Team members include (top row, from left)...Full Story
Wolverines boys lacrosse team claws way to title game
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The U13 Wolverines boys lacrosse team advanced to the title game of the Palmetto Shootout, May 11-12, winning all of its games until the championship. The tournament included teams from all over the state, but the final match was between two Mount...Full Story
United in victory
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The South Carolina United-Mount Pleasant 98 Palmetto Boys soccer team captured its first Classic I state championship, April 27-28 in Columbia. The Palmetto Boys beat the Lexington 98 Select, 3-0, lost to the Summerville 98, 2-1, beat the SCU 98...Full Story
Mount Pleasant Rec Department Ajax soccer team wins championship
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department Ajax boys U14 soccer team won the Classic 2 Division State Cup in Greenville, April 27-28. Coached by Chip Decker, this is the second championship for Ajax in three years (champions in 2011 & 2013,...Full Story
Lowcountry Gators lacrosse team wins playoffs
Friday, May 17, 2013
The Lowcountry Gators lacrosse team won the postseason championship with a 4-3 win over the Boomtown Bombers. Team members include (front row, from left) Ethan McDonald, Grant Matthews, Maxx Kaminski, Logan Dunaway, Dillan Drymon, Hunter Laycock,...Full Story
Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series kicks off May 19
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Do you have what it takes to compete in one of the Lowcountry’s toughest and longest-running endurance competitions? The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series (CSTS) is kicking off its 23rd year of challenging athletes to the area’s...Full Story
Mount Pleasant Pier hosts Pre-Memorial Day 5K Run
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A great opportunity to honor those we remember on Memorial Day, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is proud to introduce the inaugural Run to Remember 5K on May 23.Full Story
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Weekly roundup: Track & field teams deliver on high preseason expectations
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
All classifications for high school track and field high school varsity teams held state championship meets this past weekend. Other spring sports, like East Cooper baseball and soccer teams, are also concluding their postseasons.Full Story
Get ready for some football at Lady Bulldog Football 101
Monday, May 13, 2013
The fourth annual Citadel Lady Bulldogs Football 101 will be held Friday, July 26 from 4:30-9 p.m. at Johnson Hagood Stadium.Full Story
Mount Pleasant winners of local Pitch, Hit & Run competition
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Mount Pleasant held its own opening local stage of the MLB endorsed Pitch, Hit & Run competition. Champions of each segment advance to the sectional competition round, which is set for May 11 at 10 a.m. at Brinker Field in West Ashley.Full Story
Mount Pleasant youth volleyball team wins championship
Thursday, May 02, 2013
The Mount Pleasant 17 Gold volleyball team (MVP) took first place in The Palmetto Region Championships, March 24. The event is held every year in Charlotte where teams from all over the state of South Carolina compete in the 3-day event. Many of the...Full Story
Mount Pleasant, meet your IRONMAN
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
At age 15, Steven Holshouser was around 230 pounds. He was obese, failed a physical education class because he couldn’t complete a mile and was relentlessly made fun of by his peers.Full Story
Mount Pleasant Rec Department’s lacrosse champions, all-star athletes
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
The Moultrie News would like to extend a congratulations to the regular season and postseason champions of Mount Pleasant Recreation Department teams, as well as the selected athletes for all-star teams.Full Story
How to paddle the southeast Atlantic coast
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A coalition of federal, state and private agencies have officially launched a new website for the Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail (SECT): www.secoastpaddlingtrail.com.Full Story
Mount Pleasant Rec Department lacrosse spotlight, May 1
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Each week, the Moultrie News and Mount Pleasant Recreation Department will feature one local lacrosse athlete participating in the department. Jack Niesse, 13, plays defense for the Lowcountry Lacrosse team.Full Story
Registration now open for 12th annual Mount Pleasant Junior Golf Open
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Registration is now open for the 12th annual Mount Pleasant Junior Golf Open, a two-day golf tournament hosted by the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department and Patriots Point Golf Links.Full Story
College
College of Charleston
Citadel
- Another Day of Spectacular Defensive Play has The Citadel on Brink of SoCon Championship
- Today's Blue & White - May 24, 2013
- The Citadel Survives Slugfest with Western Carolina to Go 2-0 in SoCon Tournament
- Dog Bites
- Hometown Hero Pushes Bulldogs Past Mountaineers in Opening Round of SoCon Tournament
Clemson University
- Koroleva Falls to Defending Champion Gibbs in NCAA Quarterfinals
- #3 Tar Heels Outlast #14 Clemson 12-7 in 14 Innings in ACC Tournament Friday
- Tigers Add Six NCAA Outdoor Bids Friday at East Prelims
- Koroleva Upsets No. 5 Susanyi for Spot in NCAA Quarterfinals
- Clemson?s Doubles Team is Defeated at NCAAs
University of South Carolina
- Swimming & Diving. Miller Claims Sixth on Three-Meter at Canadian Senior Nationals
- M. Golf. McDonald Names Former Gamecock Hamilton Assistant Coach
- Track. Six Gamecocks Punch Tickets to NCAA Championships
- W. Golf. Gamecocks Finish 20th at NCAA Championship
- Swimming & Diving. Miller Places 11th on One-Meter at Canadian Senior Diving Nationals
