Parade salutes Lexington County veterans
‘Project Vision’ could bring 150 Lexington jobs
SC elects 1st Democrat to US Senate in 28 years in stunning win over Trump’s pick
CHARLESTON — Dr. Annie Andrews will be South Carolina’s next U.S. senator, becoming the first Democrat in 28 years to win the statewide office. When The Associated Press called the race at …
Republican Alan Wilson elected SC’s next governor; Dems celebrate ‘foundation’
COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s four-term GOP attorney general is moving to the Governor’s Mansion, but the closer-than-expected finish gave Democrats reason to rejoice. Voters …
Lexington 1 opens limited school choice for 2027–28 school year
Lexington County School District One will offer some limited school choice opportunities during the 2027–28 school year. This limited school choice option allows Lexington One students to attend …
Lexington musician Jeff Smith introduces Parallel Lines
Lexington musician Jeff Smith is launching Parallel Lines with “You’ll Find Better,” a debut single arriving Friday, Nov. 6, on Spotify, Apple Music and other major streaming platforms. …
Lexington 2 schools invite veterans to recognition events
Lexington County-area military veterans are invited to recognition events at Lexington District Two schools for Veterans Day. Following is a sampling of programs. Contact schools for additional …
Crossroads Middle teacher earns cash prize, Gamecocks tickets
Crossroads Middle School Academy for Innovative Learning teacher Wanda Pearson has been selected as a 2026 Teacher of the Game honoree. The program, presented by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit …
District 5 breaks ground on new Dutch Fork Elementary
Lexington-Richland School District Five officially broke ground Friday, Oct. 30, on the new Dutch Fork Elementary School Academy of Environmental Sciences in Irmo, marking a milestone in the …
Midlands Tech breaks ground on outdoor welding lab
Midlands Technical College broke ground on an outdoor welding lab, funded in part by a $1.1 million grant from the Truist Foundation, on Thursday, Oct. 29. The facility, located on the …
School board candidates address voters
Eight candidates seeking three seats on the Lexington County School District One board broadly agree that limits on screen time and digital device use are needed, particularly in the district’s …
Lexington council divided on street light ordinance
Street lights remain a topic of discussion after the town council met on Monday, Oct. 19. After town officials presented the council with four options for updating Lexington’s outdated …
Bowers Ace Hardware expands to 6 locations with Irmo store
Bowers Ace Hardware is continuing its growth across South Carolina with the opening of its sixth location on Broad River Road in Irmo. The new store marks another milestone for the locally owned and …
Amick Farms to hire 40 in $54.8M expansion
Saluda County poultry processor Amick Farms will create 40 jobs as part of a $54.78-million expansion in neighboring Edgefield County, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture has announced. …
SC Democrats flip 10 state House seats, undoing GOP supermajority
COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s GOP will no longer rule with supermajority power in both chambers following Democratic upsets in the state House. Democrats managed to flip 10 seats across the …
Republican re-elected as SC’s K-12 schools chief
COLUMBIA — Republican Ellen Weaver won a second term Tuesday, Nov. 3, as South Carolina’s state superintendent for K-12 public schools. Weaver received 51% of the vote against Democrat …
GOP solicitor wins job as SC’s attorney general
COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s 8th Circuit solicitor will become the state’s top prosecutor after winning election Tuesday. David Stumbo , the chief prosecutor for four rural counties, had …
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Drizzle can’t dampen county’s Veterans Day parade
A drizzle of rain never dampened the spirit of the Lexington County Veterans Day Parade on Sunday afternoon. It rolled down Main Street in Lexington with bystanders enthusiastically waving …
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Fun fall events continue in Lexington!
Silhouettes of pointed black hats were seen strolling down Lexington’s Main Street at dusk on Thursday, Oct. 22. It was the annual Witches’ Walk, where sips and savings were offered in downtown …
GILBERT NEWS: Upcoming events to check out in Gilbert, Summit
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6740 invites the community to its Fish Fry and Barbecue Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7. From 5-9 p.m., you can enjoy your choice of a fish fry dinner or a barbecue sandwich. …
GILBERT NEWS: Help bless others through Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets
Thanksgiving is a time for families, food and gratitude. Many this year will struggle to enjoy the holidays. The Derrick Team of Keller Willaims and the elementary school counselors in the area are …
PELION NEWS: Fun fall events planned at senior center, library
The Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission’s Pelion Senior Center will play beatball on Monday, Nov. 9, and the Magnet game on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The center will be closed on Wednesday, …
PELION NEWS: Enjoy boiled peanuts to fund Pelion High scholarships
This cooler weather has been a welcome relief from the hot summer we had. Even the birds seem to like it, as they are very vocal each morning when I go outside. Remember: the annual South …
LETTER: Chapin resident meets man born in 1809
Addison Bostain Jr., a former Chapin resident, met a man named L. Reid who was born 217 years ago in 1809, when some of the founding fathers were still alive, including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson …
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Seeking a therapist? Consider these professional credentials
It feels like fall outside today! The air has a crispness to it that is so refreshing and delightful. My air conditioner is not cycling on and off all the time. The seasons, they are a-changing! …
HOLY COW! HISTORY: WWI ‘coward’ turned out to be a hero
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. More than 110 years ago, that proved truer than anyone could have believed. By 1915, World War I was in its second year. The Great War’s …
HOLY COW! HISTORY: A 1947 cereal’s radioactive surprise
1947 began on a wildly exciting note for kids. That January, enthralling ads popped up in comic books, Sunday newspaper funny pages and on the radio. What they announced was breathtaking. …
This home-canned cranberry base has a variety of uses
This drink base is wonderful as a surprising ingredient of many cocktails, appetizers, sauces and as a glaze. To make a batch that will fill about 10-pint jars, I use 3 regular sized bags of …
Cranberry slurry: A wonderful drink any time of the year
This drink is made with a few simple ingredients and is one of the best things you can serve any time of year. The basic recipe contains only two or three ingredients but can be tailored to suit …
River Bluff beats cross-town rival Lexington to clinch home playoff berth
Lexington County volleyball teams advance in playoffs
3 takeaways from South Carolina’s thrilling win over Tennessee
Brookland-Cayce, Lexington players named Athlete of the Week after elevating teams to victory
