‘All of South Carolina is with you.’ Lexington 2 student killed in I-77 bus accident identified as 8th-grader

South Carolina’s Chester County Coroner Terry Tinker confirmed the individual who died in Thursday’s I-77 school bus accident was an eighth-grade Pine Ridge Middle School student, but …

Swansea High School improves graduation rates, more

At a recent Lexington County School District Four board meeting, Swansea High School administrators gave board members an update on the school's academic growth and initiatives in place to support …

Lexington has new purchasing guidelines for projects involving third-parties. Here’s what that means

Lexington Town Council unanimously passed the final reading of the town’s procurement policy update on April 7.  Also called the town’s purchasing ordinance, the Town of …

103 years well-lived: Lexington County area woman remembered for her faith

“She was a tough girl.” At age 103, Marjorie Elizabeth Oxner Spears finished telling her Earthside story as she joined her beloved Savior in Heaven on March 26, 2025, a testament …

New Lexington County theater group looks to bring arts to all

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There’s a new theater group in the West Columbia-Cayce area looking to bring theater to everyone, no matter their background. Soda City Theatre Group was founded by three individuals: …

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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of April 17

Cameron Nesbitt

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Heart of Atlanta (concert) Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) welcomes Heart of Atlanta; They call themselves “The Definitive Heart Tribute Band.” The group is …

Lexington to honor 250th anniversary of the American Revolution April 19

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, an event will take place on April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Trail located at 711 East Main …

Lexington 1's initial budget proposal includes salary increases

Lexington County School District One members took a look at the first draft of the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The total projected revenue for the fiscal year is $390,373,110. This draft …

Canadian company chooses Lexington County for its 1st Southeast location

Yet another manufacturing company may soon call Lexington County home—this time a Canadian company promising a $45 million investment and 46 new employment opportunities. A unanimous vote …

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Toxic talk, deadly duel

The one (and perhaps only) thing Americans seem to agree on these days is political rhetoric is too toxic. They long for folks to cool down and behave like dignified statesmen from that long-ago time …

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department seeks help finding missing person

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing person. Drayton Lucas, 24, has been missing since Feb.8. According to his family, he left …

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Lexington County boys golf teams swing for success as season hits midway point

The boys golf season crossed the halfway mark last week, and many teams from Lexington County are ranked among the state’s best.

Airport baseball, Lexington soccer stars win Athlete of the Week

Lexington County baseball, softball teams gear up for final push with crucial matchups ahead

Chapin boys, Lexington girls win region titles as lacrosse postseason is set to begin
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86-year-old Lexington resident uses letters to honor S.C. history and tell his story

Clarendon native Russell Mellette shows his wife, Grace

There is a signed baseball displayed in a curio case with oak framing and glass windows. It sits behind a name plate, oak, too, with the name Russell D. Mellette engraved with black lettering on …

Hailing from all over Lexington County, business leaders, professionals and locals gathered at Seawell’s in Columbia, S.C. on July 18 to celebrate many entities that make Lexington County as …
What’s old has become new again in presidential politics. And it’s been a mighty long wait, too. For the first time in nearly a century, there’s a candidate with facial hair on a …
Admittedly, it sounds like the start of a joke: “So a presidential assassin, a pioneering automaker and an Academy Award-winning actress walk into a bar…” But it’s not.  …
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Lexington local crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen 

Lexington local, Mary Elle Marchant, was crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen on June 29, 2024. In addition to winning her new title, Marchant was also awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the Miss South Carolina Organization. With 14 years of dance experience, she danced a routine to The Chorus Line’s opening hit, “I Hope I Get It,” for the talent portion of the competition.

Lexington native, Mary Elle Marchant, 18, was crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen on June 29, 2024. The daughter of Andy and Rhonda, Marchant is a recent graduate of River Bluff High School’s …

On Thursday, April 17,  a bus carrying students from Pine Ridge Middle School caused an accident after a tire blew out.  The press release said the students were on Interstate 77 traveling back home …
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has released the number of traffic fatalities between Jan. 1 and April 13. These numbers are preliminary. In total, there have been 187 traffic …
The Lexington Police Department has partnered with the Autism Society of South Carolina with a limited-edition uniform patch. The patch promotes understanding and acceptance of individuals in the …
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Warm weather did not stop residents from visiting the Market at Icehouse

Throughout the past few weeks, Lexington County has started experiencing the hot and humid summers we’re known for, but the outside activities continue to prosper. This past Saturday, the Icehouse Amphitheater held its weekly Market at Icehouse.

Parkland Plaza is gaining a couple of new tenants in its shopping center. The outparcel building in the plaza is being leased to Oak Street Health, a primary health care practice providing care for …
Kona Ice sells its icy treats at the Gamecock City Farmers Market on June 8.
That familiar jingle of the highly anticipated ice cream truck on a summer afternoon ignites a feeling of excitement quite like no other. And while it's not exactly ice cream, Kona Ice strives to create similar memories one shaved ice at a time.
Rio Express Grill, located at 5594 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington is now open, offering a variety of Brazilian BBQ options for locals and visitors alike.
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3 Gamecocks selected in 2025 WNBA draft

It's a new beginning for three former South Carolina women’s basketball players as they will try to make their professional dreams come true after being selected in this year’s WNBA draft. 

Lexington High School boys basketball coach resigns to pursue master’s in educational administration

One year after winning the 2024 state championship, Lexington boys basketball coach Elliott Pope has resigned. 

Lexington County baseball, softball teams compete among state’s best after another week of games

As the baseball and softball season continues around Lexington County, many of the area’s best teams are starting to separate themselves from their competition after another triumphant week of games.
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