Holiday Lights on the River returns to Saluda Shoals Park
Lexington County receives $28.8M to reduce road fatalities
Police: 2 found dead in Lexington home
Two people were found dead in a Lexington home on Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, and Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is reassuring residents that “there is no known threat to the surrounding …
Candidates elected to 5 Lexington school boards
Voters replaced two incumbents on the Lexington County School District One board with challengers Chris Shealy and Dana Homesley while granting board Secretary Chris Rice a second four-year term in …
Lexington-Richland 5 FFA earns top honors in veterinary science contest
Lexington-Richland 5 Future Farmers of America Chapter members earned top honors at the South Carolina FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event at Piedmont Technical College’s Newberry …
New gym, athletic field coming to ALA Lexington
American Leadership Academy Lexington broke ground Friday, Oct. 30, on a major expansion of its campus at 109 Innovation Place in Lexington. The planned improvements include a new gymnasium, expanded …
Lexington 2 educator launches national teacher prep curriculum
More than three decades after South Carolina's Teacher Cadet Program inspired her to pursue a career in education, Lexington School District Two’s Marcella Wine-Snyder is helping inspire a new …
2026 state Christmas tree arrives at SC House
South Carolina’s official Christmas tree arrived at the South Carolina State House in Columbia on Monday, Nov. 9, following a brief press conference on the North Lawn. Charlene Slaughter, …
Final defendant sentenced in Midlands drug conspiracy
Twelve members of a Midlands drug trafficking conspiracy have now been sentenced, federal prosecutors announced on Nov. 4, with the dozen defendants receiving a combined total of more than 154 years …
Lexington 2 adult ed program wins 2 statewide awards
The Lexington Two Adult Education Program received two top statewide awards during the recent South Carolina Adult Education Fall Training Institute’s “Celebrating Our Success” awards luncheon. …
Adams named Cayce’s deputy city manager
Kendall P. Adams has been named deputy city manager in Cayce, city officials announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. Adams brings an extensive background in military leadership, law enforcement and …
Allen University alum publishes debut book, ‘Legacy Leverage’
Allen University alumnus Tylan Jennings, a U.S. Army veteran, educator and coach, has published his first book, “Legacy Leverage: From Discipline to Dynasty.” The book explores how the …
Veteran impostor sentenced on child porn, stolen valor charges
A Lexington man will spend more than nine years in federal prison on stolen valor and child sexual abuse material convictions, U.S. Attorney Bryan P. Stirling’s office announced Friday, Nov. 6. …
Lexington County plans hearing on proposed I-20 interchange
Lexington County, in coordination with the S.C. Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration, will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed project to add an interchange on …
Lindsey’s Dog Walking to open in Lexington
After relocating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, experienced pet-care professional Lindsey Perriello is bringing her passion, professional training and years of experience to the Lexington community. …
Lexington continues tweaking street light rules
The Lexington Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, and continued its long-running discussion of Lexington’s street light ordinance. Councilman Gavin Smith …
Death row inmate is competent for execution, SC Supreme Court says
COLUMBIA — A death row inmate convicted of raping and killing his neighbor is competent for execution, the South Carolina Supreme Court decided this week. The high court also turned down a …
SC voters’ support shifted to flip Senate seat
COLUMBIA — Sen.-elect Annie Andrews made history with a voting shift for the Democrat across every South Carolina county, as Republicans and independents split their tickets, an analysis of …
Young home shoppers still priced out without help, according to survey
The age of the typical first-time homebuyer last year remained stuck at a historic high of 40 years old as younger people continue to get the worst of brutally high prices and interest rates in much …
LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: American Legion plans dinner honoring veterans
This week, we honor our veterans! Veterans Day was Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Day Parade down Lexington’s Main Street was held Sunday, Nov. 1. Our American Legion Post 7 is holding a …
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 …
GILBERT NEWS: VFW Post 6740 places flags on veterans’ graves
Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Murray Post 6740 comrades and the VFW 6740 Auxiliary joined with Old Lexington Baptist Church in remembrance of our community veterans by placing American flags on …
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. …
PELION NEWS: Crowds flock to SC Pelion Peanut Party
The annual S.C. Pelion Peanut Party was a success. Police Chief Chris Garner estimated about 3,000 people were in attendance. Lots of boiled peanuts were sold by the Pelion Ruritan Club, and there …
PELION NEWS: ‘Crazy Guy,’ Mission Lexington to visit senior center
The Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission’s Pelion Senior Center will host Ron Morris, “Crazy Guy,” on Monday, Nov. 16. Representatives from the nonprofit Mission Lexington will be …
COMMENTARY: Loneliness harms veterans; listening can help
My grandfather, Albert Hlavaty, served in the U.S. Army infantry in World War II. As children, my cousins and I were enamored with his war memorabilia. We drank from his old canteen when we played …
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 …
HOLY COW! HISTORY: How a city scammed the Census Bureau
City Hall was sweating bullets in the spring of 1900. The 12th Census of the United States would be taken on June 1, and the municipality was in serious trouble. An up-and-coming new kid some 50 …
HOLY COW! HISTORY: The night young men learned their fate on live TV
Hearts were racing from Connecticut to California and countless places in between. Americans were about to witness something they’d never seen before. It would bring immense relief to many …
Try these preserved lemons and homemade lemon hummus
I was very lucky to get some locally grown lemons from the Rawl/Jodie family last week, which inspired me to share these two recipes. The taste of lemon is a welcome one just about any time of year. …
Try this savory holiday dressing with or without oysters
This is a basic recipe for baked dressing. I use an old 10-by-10 metal baking dish from France for this recipe, but any shape will do as long as it holds about the same amount. This recipe is …
Volleyball season ends in Lexington County as players earn All-State nod
High school football playoffs begin in Lexington County
Batesburg-Leesville, River Bluff players deliver in big ways, earn Athlete of the Week
Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks begin 2026 campaign with win over Maryland
