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D.K. Winn puts his South Carolina State hat on after signing with the Bulldogs February 11, 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn puts his South Carolina State hat on after signing with the Bulldogs February 11, 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County's D.K. Winn aiming to leave his mark at S.C. State

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
When D.K. Winn stood up at the table and triumphantly bellowed “Go Dogs!” after officially signing with South Carolina State to play football on Feb. 11, it marked the culmination of his Elbert County football journey, and the start of another in Orangeburg.This fall, the Elbert County senior and...
Ronny Medellin dispossess his opponent during the 2025 season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Ronny Medellin dispossess his opponent during the 2025 season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Young Elbert boys’ soccer team adjusting to high school game

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Elbert boys’ soccer has a young team this season aiming to build a foundation for future success. Several freshmen are earning major playing time as fifth-year head coach Luke Hall aims to retool the roster.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Elbert County tennis team has mix of experience across rosters

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
There’s a bit of a youth movement going on in the world of Elbert County tennis. First-year head coach and 2021 Elbert County Comprehensive High School graduate Bo Kidd is returning to his alma mater as the program’s head coach, after being a standout tennis player for Elbert back in high school.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Veteran-led Diamond Devils seek banner year

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
One look out to the outfield makes Lance Ingram’s expectations for Elbert County baseball very clear. “I don’t put any playoff appearances up,” the head coach said of the outfield markers commemorating the Diamond Devils’ most successful seasons.
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Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils hosting ACE Charter in playoff first round

Bo Underwood
Monday, February 23, 2026
The Inferno will play host in the first round of the GHSA A Division I playoffs, with ACE Charter visiting the Elbert County Lady Devils on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.  18-8 Elbert County is the No. 12 seed in the state tournament while ACE comes in at No. 21.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils set for third Rabun showdown

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Playoff basketball is here for the Elbert County Lady Devils. The Elbert girls’ basketball team beat Commerce 52-42 in the first round of the GHSA Region 8A Division 1 tournament Monday night at Piedmont University in Demorest.
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Photo by Bo Underwood

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Brown reaches 1,000 career points, Blue Devils await playoff seeding

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Elbert County basketball came up short in the first round of the region tournament against Banks County Monday night, losing 55-43 at Piedmont University in Demorest. Though Elbert’s run in the region tournament was cut short, they will still likely land in the GHSA state tournament.
Bob Larson plays "Uncle Andrew" in the Elbert Theatre's production of "The Magician's Nephew." The show is scheduled to debut this weekend. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Bob Larson plays "Uncle Andrew" in the Elbert Theatre's production of "The Magician's Nephew." The show is scheduled to debut this weekend. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert Theatre brings the magic with "The Magician's Nephew"

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Buckle up and prepare to go on a journey as the Encore Productions and the Elbert Theatre take playgoers to a land of magic in "The Magician's Nephew."