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Photos: Reggaetronic music festival floats and parties again on Lake Murray

One of Lake Murray’s two floating festivals returned to the waters along the shore of Spence Island this month. more

Photos: Lexington NAACP celebrates Juneteenth with speakers, performers

The Lexington Branch of the NAACP celebrated Juneteenth two days early June 17 with performers, speakers and displays. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of June 14

Things to do in Lexington County. more

Juneteenth events in Irmo, Lexington look to grow — and grow awareness

Juneteenth continues to be a more and more prominent holiday in the U.S., and it’s a trend that very much applies to the Midlands and Lexington County. more

Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival returns this weekend

While one of the two floating music festivals that regularly take place on Lake Murray is canceled for a second straight year, the other is back and looking to expand. more

The latter history of the Regulator Movement

As mentioned in my last history column, the Regulator Movement was a crisis that arose in the period after the destructive Cherokee War due to dissatisfaction with the colonial government and a lack of local government.  more

The Heart of Newberry: Opera house ready to push in new directions after weathering COVID

The city-owned Newberry Opera House, which rightly describes itself as the heart of the municipality’s downtown, wasn’t immune to the impacts of the pandemic. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of June 8

Things to do in Lexington County more

2 guys and a brewery: Hidden Lexington dive Angry Fish celebrates 5 years

Owners Kenny Hodge and Joseph Turner describe both a serendipitous string of events and an at-times trying journey as they recount the launch and subsequent first half-decade of Angry Fish, which opened as Lexington’s first commercial brewery in 2018. more

Victoria Benton Frank to talk new book in Lexington

The phrase “like mother, like daughter” rings true for Victoria Benton Frank, who follows in her late mother’s famous author footsteps with the June 6 debut of her first novel, … more

Photos: Saluda Shoals Park celebrates renovated splash area

On June 3, Saluda Shoals Park held a celebration to mark the renovation of its Saluda Splash water area. more

‘80s and ‘90s pop star Taylor Dayne to ‘Rock 4 Recovery’ in Lexington

A concert with a cause will once again turn to nostalgia to generate excitement in Lexington. more

Traveling food festival coming to Lexington in June

A food festival making its way through the Carolinas is coming to Lexington County. more

Those Lavender Whales to reunite, toast deceased leader’s dedication to community

Those Lavender Whales leader and songwriter Aaron Graves died in 2019 at age 33 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor five years earlier. more

SC Shakespeare Company to put on production in downtown Lexington

The South Carolina Shakespeare Company is bringing its latest production to a new venue. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of June 1

Things to do in Lexington County. more

Photos: Fallen veterans honored at Pelion Memorial Day service

The service included the changing and raising of the memorial’s flag and the presentation of a wreath. more

Lake Murray floating music festival canceled for second-straight year

One of Lake Murray’s two floating music festivals is on hold for a second year. more

Details for Lexington County Memorial Day remembrances

Several local groups and churches are hosting Memorial Day commemorations throughout the holiday weekend. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of May 25

Things to do in Lexington County. more

Photos: Local foundation hosts Cayce run/walk to fight substance abuse

On May 20, many people participated in the second annual Taylor Watford Foundation Run/Walk for Hope at Brookland-Cayce High School. more

Details announced for 4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray

Times are set for the annual boat parade and fireworks show. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of May 18

Things to do in Lexington County. more

Photos: Crowds flocked to Batesburg-Leesville for SC Poultry Festival

The S.C. Poultry Festival was back in action this month. more

Batesburg-Leesville poultry festival is back to energize town

With thousands of attendees every year, the S.C. Poultry Festival kicks over Batesburg-Leesville Thursday-Saturday. The town’s largest festival, it dates back to 1987. more
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