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West Columbia recognizes district teacher of the year, other employees

A couple of employees were given new positions at last week’s normally scheduled council meeting for the City of West Columbia. Jamie Hook is the director of fleet services and Tim Pecori is … more
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Lexington's Old Mill Pond Trail is now open

The 1.15-mile paved loop wrapping around the Lexington Mill Pond, called the Old Mill Pond Trail, is officially open and was marked with a celebration on  Sept. 13.  This trail honors … more
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Riley's Drugs of Lexington turns 100

Riley’s Drugs, an independent and family-owned pharmacy, has now been serving Lexington locals for 100 years. The business commemorated the milestone on Sept. 12 with a ribbon cutting. … more
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Clinton Sease Farm to launch fall season Sept. 20

Clinton Sease Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch at 382 Olde Farm Rd. in Lexington is open to the public from Sept. 20 through Nov. 3. “We have been working all year on our farm getting it … more
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Mission Lexington has a new director

Mission Lexington now has a new director after long-time director  Robin Bowers retired. Amy Reeves, who has been the director of community outreach for Mission Lexington for the past year … more
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Lexington’s Steel Hands Brewing to offer baby goat yoga this Sunday

Typically, Steel Hands Brewing, a brewery on Foreman Street in Cayce, spends its weekends putting on concerts, debuting special new homemade brews or throwing cornhole tournaments. And those are all … more
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The Midlands Mingle to bring vegan dinners to Hazelwood Brewing

This Sunday at Hazelwood Brewing on Main Street in Lexington, there will be a special gathering called the Midlands Mingle. This potluck event kicks off at 5:30 p.m., and there’s really only … more
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Mental Health Matters: Cannabis use

While it is still not legal in South Carolina to use or possess cannabis, according to Pew Research, 79% of Americans live in a county that has a marijuana dispensary (either medical, recreational or … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Peter's incredible inventions

Inspiration is unfair. To most inventors, it gives a miserly good idea to two, yet it rewards a select few with a string of amazing discoveries. Take Thomas Edison, for instance. He came up with the … more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County, surrounding areas for the week of Sept. 19

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 Saluda Shoals Jazz Series (concert) Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd.) continues their Saluda Shoals Jazz concert series with a performance from Les Flat Out Strangers, a hot … more
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Cayce hopes to revitalize underdeveloped properties

The City of Cayce is looking to utilize properties on Knox Abbot Drive and State Street as brought forth by Interim City Manager James Crosland. Crosland presented an idea for a revitalization … more
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Serving Lexington: Robin Bowers reflects on time at Mission Lexington

Whenever Robin Bowers talks about the impact and influence of Mission Lexington across the county, she uses the pronoun, “we.” After all, when it comes to helping the people in the county … more
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Midlands Tech president shares educational success stories with Lexington locals at chamber breakfast

Dr. Gregory Little, president of Midlands Technical College, was the Lexington Chamber’s September Business over Breakfast guest speaker. Little, who was elected as the seventh president … more
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Relive the grunge glory days with Fallapalooza at Icehouse Amphitheater Sept. 13

Members of Generation X, meaning people born between 1965 and 1980, are starting to get a bit….distinguished, let’s say. There’s certainly a lot more gray in our hair than there … more
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Lexington’s Pilgrim Lutheran Church celebrates 125th anniversary

A 100-year run for any organization is impressive, but Lexington County’s very own Pilgrim Lutheran Church is celebrating 125 years. Attendees say there are few houses of worship more welcoming … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: An old woman, a flag and a legend that just won’t die

 The words once echoed through countless school classrooms. “Up from the meadows rich with corn, clear in the cool September morn; The clustered spires of Frederick stand, … more

Plans for potential Irmo neighborhood faces legal challenge

The Town of Irmo’s plan to allow a developer to come up with a revised proposal to build the controversial Water Walk development on the shores of Lake Murray is facing a legal challenge. … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County, surrounding areas for the week of Sept. 12

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, Saluda Shoals Jazz Series (concert), Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia) continues their Saluda Shoals Jazz concert series with a performance from Amos Hoffman, a more
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Team Landolph takes pride in raising Lexington County leaders

“Raising Community Impact Leaders” is the  mission of Team Landolph, a Lexington County organization that promotes life-long learning for students. Teresa Randolph, a co-founder … more
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South Congaree hires new police chief

Steven Jonas has been hired as the new police chief for the Town of South Congaree after being hired unanimously by the Mayor and the town council at their August meeting. Jonas began his career … more
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Officials urge beekeepers, horse owners to be vigilant about new insects, diseases

Clemson University Extension and Regulatory Services units are urging beekeepers to be vigilant about mosquitoes. And the Livestock Poultry Health unit associated with Clemson are telling horse … more
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Still Waters Baptist to host concert Sept. 14

Still Waters Baptist Church will be hosting a free gospel music concert at 1550 Delmar Rd. on Sept. 14, starting at 6 p.m. The bands performing will be Forever Changed and Unity. Although the concert … more
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TakoSushi opens third Midlands location

Tako Sushi is opened its third Midlands area location on Sept. 5 at 102 C.W. Main St. in Lexington at 11 a.m. Customers can experience TakoSushi’s blend of Latin and Asian cuisines that … more
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Lexington County Vegan Chef Challenge now open

The first annual Lexington County Vegan Chef Challenge has begun. The challenge will be open throughout the entire month of September. Residents are encouraged to go to participating … more
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6th annual cleanup of Lake Murrary to take place Sept. 14

Keep the Midlands Beautiful will be hosting its sixth annual Lake Murray cleanup on Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The organization is seeking volunteers to help clean islands, … more
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