Judge sets new Lexington hearing as lawyers wrangle over evidence in Murdaugh murders
Police pitch in for SC Special Olympics
Chapin asks court to toss Brighton lawsuit
Chapin town officials say they have not violated a contract with the Lexington County government and are asking the court to throw out the county’s $20 million lawsuit. The current Chapin Town …
Lexington man sentenced on fentanyl charge
Federal prosecutors say a Lexington County man will spend 10 years in prison after being convicted of trying to ship fentanyl pills and powder out of state. Gregory Hill, 41, of Lexington, was …
Students partner with Woodrow Marketplace for community yard sale
Lexington-Richland School District Five’s BRIDGE program is teaming up Woodrow Marketplace to host a fundraising yard sale in its parking lot, with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting School …
Okra Strut marks 51 years in Irmo
The 51st annual Okra Strut was held last weekend in Irmo. The event ran from 6-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. On Friday, the celebration began at …
Youngs Chapel AME to celebrate 129th church anniversary
Youngs Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate its 129th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the 7336 Carlisle St. church in Irmo. This year’s anniversary theme is “A …
Multi-state operation removes 78 commercial drivers from roads
A coordinated, four-state nighttime commercial motor vehicle enforcement operation resulted in 78 drivers and 25 vehicles being placed out of service following 568 inspections conducted on Saturday, …
Ford named to First Community board of directors
First Community Corp., headquartered in Lexington and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced Thursday, Oct. 1 that Terrance Ford has been named to its board of directors. "We are …
Lexington could pass along street light costs
The Lexington Town Council reviewed its 40-year-old street light ordinance during a work session held Monday, Sept. 21. Assistant Town Administrator Kevin Richardson said he and town staff were …
Lexington resident gets 60 years in prison for torturing inmates while chief of Syrian prison
A part-time Lexington resident who once headed a notorious Syrian prison has now been sentenced to 60 years in U.S. prison for committing torture and immigration fraud. Samir Ousman Alsheikh was …
Prysmian breaks ground on $80M Lexington expansion
Prysmian has broken ground on an $80 million expansion of its Lexington facility to increase manufacturing capacity for the company’s FlexRibbon fiber optic cable and support growing U.S. demand …
Parade marks Thelma Strother’s 107th birthday
Dozens of vintage and classic vehicles paraded down Hendrix Street on Saturday, Sept. 19, some drivers pausing in front of a white one-story house to leave balloons and greeting cards. …
The last of her class: Surviving member of Lexington segregated school turns 107
Thelma Strother may have lived all her life within the 12 square miles of Lexington, but she has inhabited multiple worlds during her century in town. Strother was born in 1919 in a house on Old …
MyBakery brings unique flavor to Lexington
What began for Audrey Therrell as a step of faith has resulted in Lexington’s newest place to get a sweet treat. As the daughter of a Johnson & Wales University graduate chef, Therrell …
Birdi Box indoor golf club opens in Lexington
Birdi Box, a new indoor golf club at 5357 Sunset Blvd., is officially open, the business announced in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Birdi Box offers three simulator bays open 24/7 for …
As SC diesel prices rise, so do economic impact fears
The rising cost of diesel fuel is threatening the livelihood of South Carolina’s truckers, driving fears of inflation spikes and forcing operational changes at the Port of Charleston as the …
SC drivers can take UTVs to the roads later this year. Until then, DMV says to keep them home
COLUMBIA — Owners of utility task vehicles can start driving the small, enclosed vehicles on public roads this year under a new law . The vehicles, which are popular among farmers, …
SC Supreme Court to decide if governor overstepped sending National Guard to DC
CLEMSON — A legal challenge over Gov. Henry McMaster’s decision to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., could test the bounds of the governor’s power as the state’s commander in …
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Main Street scarecrows help usher in fall season
Who is ready for fall, a favorite season for many of us? The calendar says it’s now October! We’re past the solstice on Sept. 22. We are loving some cooler temps in the early morning and …
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Icehouse Amphitheater welcomes Bon Jovi tribute band
Marge Carter is 95 years young! And young she is! She enjoyed conversation with numerous friends at her birthday reception last Saturday. Held at her lifelong church, Mount Olive Lutheran, Marge …
GILBERT NEWS: Clinton Sease Farm opens corn maze for season
Clinton Sease Farm invites everyone to its Halloween corn maze. It opened Friday, Sept. 25, and everyone had a great time. As you make your way through the maze, pick pumpkins, launch a few apples …
GILBERT NEWS: Shiloh United Methodist plans Lunch & Learn for Oct. 1
Shiloh United Methodist Church invites the community to its October Lunch & Learn program. “Beyond Loss: Seeing Dementia Through the Lens of Grace” will be the topic on Thursday, Oct. 1. …
PELION NEWS: Ruritan members spruce up Oaklawn Cemetery
The Pelion Ruritan Club had nine members who helped clean up at the Oaklawn Cemetery. Members raked and hauled all debris from the entire area. The Pelion Ruritan Club has this cleanup project twice …
PELION NEWS: Police chief stresses safety for trunk-or-treat
A reminder that the town of Pelion will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 31 from 5-9 p.m. The event will be held on the walking trail. If you would like to reserve a vehicle on the walking path …
COMMENTARY: I won’t vote to send you the bill for Lexington street lights
When I ran for Lexington Town Council, I made a simple commitment: I would treat your money like it was my own. That means asking hard questions about spending, demanding value for every tax …
LETTER: Expanded coroner’s space a great investment
Our county coroner showed nothing but joy and appreciation as she stood with a large crowd in front of an expanded, very well-deserved new office space on Sept. 10. The ability of her and her …
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Central Park’s Revolutionary War cannon held explosive secret
You’ve seen them countless times. Military relics from long ago, now retired to places of honor in parks and monuments or positioned before county courthouses and state capitol buildings. One such …
HOLY COW! HISTORY: The golden age of TV spokescharacters
Once upon a time, American consumers took advice from a little man floating inside a toilet bowl. No, really! Ask your parents. They’ll remember. There’s even a name for it — the golden …
Coffee and cream punch perfect for fall, winter
This is a decadent and special occasion treat that is perfect for fall and winter. With the popularity of coffee in just about every form and on just about every corner, this can be enjoyed by …
German sugared cashews a holiday favorite, perfect hostess gift
These sugared cashews are easy to make if you follow the directions and pay attention. This is not a recipe where you can walk away and do other things while you are making it. This will …
Lexington’s cross-country culture keeps Wildcats hungry for more
Lexington County high school football scores and schedules after week 6
Dutch Fork, River Bluff players excel against strong competition, win Athlete of the Week
3 takeaways from another Gamecock football collapse
