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We celebrated over 300 of Lexington’s best at Best of Lexington 2024

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 … more

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Hairy politicians, revisited

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 … more

HOLY COW! HISTORY: The assassin, automaker and Academy Award-winning actress

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.  … more

Batesburg-Leesville is home to landmarks on National Registry of Historic Places

Known for its quaint community, southern charm and famous buffet style restaurant, Shealy's BBQ, the Town of Batesburg-Leesville is filled with historic landmarks from times past. This small town, … more

The Forgotten Historic July Day

In America’s vocabulary the phrase, “Fourth of July,” is synonymous with “star-spangled party.” It’s been that way from the very beginning. Founding Father John … more

Independence Day fun kicks off this weekend in Lexington

The Fourth of July holiday falls on a Thursday this year, and while there will certainly be plenty of celebrations around the Midlands on that day, some popular spots around Lexington County have chosen to throw their Independence Day parties a little early. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of June 27

Here is what you can do this week! more

'Bull Street' touches on the importance of transparency among generations while being a local cinematic masterpiece

"Let your children tell their children" reads the film poster for "Bull Street." And the phrase seems simple. But its meaning is profound. more

Soulful saxophonist Phillip 'Doc' Martin to play at Chayz Lounge this weekend

Most artists who use the nickname, “Doc,” do it out of cleverness, or for marketing reasons, or as a sly way to express their mastery of their instrument. They usually don’t use the name because they are actual doctors, or dentists, as is the case with Phillip “Doc” Martin, who will play at Chayz Lounge on Meeting Street this Saturday night. more

The Senate’s Sweet Secret

Americans are in a sour mood these days. Democrats, Republicans and independents alike can't agree on much. Yet there’s a sweet spot on Capitol Hill where everyone shares a moment of bipartisan bliss.    more

Lexington offers family fun to beat the heat this summer

Temps have been soaring outside lately. It might have been fun to take the kids to the pool once school let out, but as the days get hotter around the Midlands, it’s now less enjoyable for families to hang around outside. more

Grammy-Nominated singer, songwriter performs two shows in Lexington this week

This Saturday at Chayz Lounge on Meeting Street, Lexington County music fans will have not one, but two chances to see a Grammy-award-nominated R&B star in an intimate, sophisticated setting. more

Hen’s Night Out at The FARM 1780 invites Lexington ladies to let loose

Hey, ladies, feeling a little stressed out? That summer to-do list getting you down? Need to find somewhere without kids and spouses and work stress for a bit? You might just be a hen in need of a night out. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of June 20

Friday – June 21 Off The Dock Block Party Head over to Clark St. in Chapin for the Off The Dock Block Party. This summer block party includes live music, food, drink and … more

The most bizarre war ever—Rome vs. the Sea

Pundits and politicians alike are debating the mental capacity of the elderly Democratic and Republican contenders in this year’s presidential contest. Yet when it comes to mental ability (or, in this case, the diminishment thereof), nobody can hold a candle to the Roman Empire. more

Acclaimed saxophonist and Columbia resident Chris Potter to play at Harbison Theatre

Decades ago, a young man named Chris Potter, who had moved recently from Chicago, Ill. to Columbia, heard a sound that changed his life. The boy, no more than ten years old or so, was a fan of rock … more

The floating music festival Reggaetronic returns to Lake Murray

If Lake Murray isn’t the undisputed champion of summer music festivals in South Carolina, we’re not sure who is. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of June 6

Friday – June 7 Nashville Nights (concert) Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) kicks off their Nashville Nights concert series. The series welcomes fast-rising country … more

Lexington’s Chayz Lounge jazz club celebrates 7th anniversary this Saturday

This Thursday and Saturday night, Chayz Lounge on Meeting Street celebrates an auspicious occasion. The club, opened by DJ and jazz afficionado Chaye Alexander, celebrates its seventh anniversary. more

Tribute Bands bring classic rock to Icehouse Amphitheatre all summer long

Last week, we told you about The Best of Everything, a tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers created by members of popular local bands Tokyo Joe and The Root Doctors. more

Nashville Nights concert series brings future country stars to Lexington

Over the past few years, Steel Hands Brewing on Foreman Street in Cayce has been quietly bringing some fast-rising fresh faces in country music to their stage as part of a concert series called “Nashville Nights.” more

Drift Jam festival is floating fun at Lake Murray this weekend

The Drift Jam, one of the more unique festivals in our area, is celebrating its final year this weekend. more

The Best of Everything pays tribute to Tom Petty at Icehouse Amphitheater

This Friday night, members of two of the area’s most popular bands, Tokyo Joe and The Root Doctors, will join forces to pay tribute to Tom Petty more
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