Basketball has always been a central part of Tariq Coard's life. He grew up as the son of a coach and watched his brother flourish on the court and play in college. Now Coard is building his own path in the sport, but it wasn't a simple … more

Basketball has always been a central part of Tariq Coard's life. He grew up as the son of a coach and watched his brother flourish on the court and play in college. Now Coard is building his own path … more

Ashauna Leverette has been dancing for as long as she can remember. While she didn't get into dance as early as some, Leverette found her true passion in the studio around the age of four and never looked back. "I honestly don't remember being in … more

This week on the Grind presented by Carolina Grove Restaurant: Sumter High's Ashauna LeveretteAshauna Leverette has been dancing for as long as she can remember. While she didn't get into dance as … more

If you've watched any girls sports at Wilson Hall in the last four years, there's a good chance you know the name Andi Grae Wingate. The recent graduate played an eye-popping five sports at Wilson Hall and was a key contributor in each of them. … more

This week on the Grind presented by Carolina Grove Restaurant: Wilson Hall's Andi Grae WingateIf you've watched any girls sports at Wilson Hall in the last four years, there's a good chance you know … more

Sumter High School's Alicia Spann was born to play basketball. Born to a pair of tall parents, she was always blessed with height. Throw in a dad who played college baseball and basketball, and you've got a future athlete from Day 1. "I think it … more

Sumter's Alicia Spann won the 5A state championship in the discus this year and played for a state title with the girls basketball team as well, but that success on the field came after learning how … more

Laurence Manning Academy's Jonathan Griffith may be going to college to play football, but his first love in the world of sports came on wheels. "I literally started skating when I knew how to walk," Griffith said. "I mean, my parents have … more

The Grind, presented by Carolina Grove Restaurant, is a new bi-monthly series that features local high school athletes and "the grind" it takes to be great. Each installment features an article and … more

The Grind, presented by Carolina Grove, is a new bi-monthly series that features local high school athletes and "the grind" it takes to be great. Each installment features an article and … more

Lakewood High School football and soccer player Koby Wagner grew up in a non-traditional family household, though many people in his life were oblivious to that fact. Koby's dad, Christopher, married his stepmother, Tiffany, when he was around 10 … more