April 17, 2025

| 4/18/25 03:56 PM

Lexington 2 middle schooler killed in bus accident

On Thursday, April 17, a bus carrying students from Pine Ridge Middle School caused an accident after a tire blew out. The press release said the students were on Interstate 77 traveling back home … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/17/25 05:25 PM

6 2025 S.C. roadway fatalities reported so far in Lexington County

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has released the number of traffic fatalities between Jan. 1 and April 13. These numbers are preliminary. In total, there have been 187 traffic … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/15/25 01:17 PM

LPD Autism awareness patches to benefit Autism Society of South Carolina

The Lexington Police Department has partnered with the Autism Society of South Carolina with a limited-edition uniform patch. The patch promotes understanding and acceptance of individuals in the … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/15/25 01:14 PM

Town of Lexington celebrates graduation of inaugural Youth Ambassador Class

The Town of Lexington celebrated the graduation of its Inaugural Youth Ambassador Class. This group of high school seniors spent the past year learning about the inner workings of the local … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/15/25 01:13 PM

Dominion Energy brings free energy-saving program to Batesburg-Leesville

Over 500 Dominion Energy customers in Batesburg-Leesville are eligible for the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP), offering free home energy efficiency assessments and improvements to … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/15/25 01:11 PM

Lexington has new purchasing guidelines for projects involving third-parties. Here’s what that means

Lexington Town Council unanimously passed the final reading of the town’s procurement policy update on April 7. Also called the town’s purchasing ordinance, the Town of … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 4/15/25 12:14 PM

No one charged after accidental shooting in Lexington

On April 5, a 39-year-old male was accidentally shot by a 63-year-old male in a parking lot on Ellis Avenue. According to the incident report, the 63-year-old and 39-year-old males, along with a … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/15/25 11:00 AM

New Lexington County theater group looks to bring arts to all

There’s a new theater group in the West Columbia-Cayce area looking to bring theater to everyone, no matter their background. Soda City Theatre Group was founded by three individuals: … more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 4/15/25 10:39 AM

103 years well-lived: Lexington County area woman remembered for her faith

“She was a tough girl.” At age 103, Marjorie Elizabeth Oxner Spears finished telling her Earthside story as she joined her beloved Savior in Heaven on March 26, 2025, a testament … more

By Catharine Barone

| 4/15/25 08:40 AM

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Toxic talk, deadly duel

The one (and perhaps only) thing Americans seem to agree on these days is political rhetoric is too toxic. They long for folks to cool down and behave like dignified statesmen from that long-ago time … more

By J. Mark Powell

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| 4/14/25 11:58 AM

Canadian company chooses Lexington County for its 1st Southeast location

Yet another manufacturing company may soon call Lexington County home—this time a Canadian company promising a $45 million investment and 46 new employment opportunities. A unanimous vote … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 4/11/25 10:42 AM

Lexington-Richland 5 considers teacher raises, potential millage increase for 2025-26 budget

Lexington-Richland County School District Five board members gathered to discuss the 2025-26 budget priorities, focusing on teacher raises and potentially raising millage rates. While the … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/10/25 03:55 PM

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department seeks help finding missing person

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing person. Drayton Lucas, 24, has been missing since Feb.8. According to his family, he left … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/10/25 03:44 PM

Swansea High School improves graduation rates, more

At a recent Lexington County School District Four board meeting, Swansea High School administrators gave board members an update on the school's academic growth and initiatives in place to support … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/10/25 12:37 PM

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of April 17

FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Heart of Atlanta (concert) Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) welcomes Heart of Atlanta; They call themselves “The Definitive Heart Tribute Band.” The group is … more

By Vincent Harris

| 4/10/25 11:52 AM

Irmo International Festival auction happening on April 26

The original painting of the Ancient Irmese General Store, painted by Sean Madden, an Irmo native and local artist, will be auctioned at the Irmo International Festival on April 26 at 12:20 p.m. … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/9/25 09:39 AM

1 dead after 2-vehicle accident on Sunset Boulevard

Margie Hayden Cook, 70, of Pelion has been positively identified as the individual who died in a two-vehicle accident on April 1. This accident occurred in the 5000 block of Sunset Boulevard in the … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/9/25 09:35 AM

3rd man sentenced for role in 2022 Columbiana Mall mass shooting

Marquise Robinson, 23, of Columbia, has been sentenced to 30 years for his role in the mass shooting that occurred on April 16, 2022, in the Harbison area of Lexington County. The mass … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/9/25 09:34 AM

Irmo High students build wheelchair ramp for local family

Students from Irmo High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) partnered with a local non-profit organization, Emmanuwheel, … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/9/25 09:29 AM

S.C. needs more foster parents, especially for teens

“This is not gonna change on me. They're not gonna leave me. This is not gonna change on me.” There’s a dirt road over in Batesburg-Leesville that ends in flowers. Pollen and … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 4/8/25 03:11 PM

Former Lexington County Sheriff's Department employee charged

Shekinah Shyann Sade Brown, 24, a former administrative employee of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, has been charged with obtaining a signature or property under false pretense on … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 4/8/25 02:26 PM

West Columbia works towards utility rates, bonds changes

At its most recent meeting on April 1, West Columbia City Council gave unanimous first-reading approval to proposed changes in water and sewer rates and charges. Currently, residents inside the … more

By Marley Bassett

| 4/8/25 10:51 AM

Lexington welcomes housing community for adults with disabilities

A new residential community for adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities is now in Lexington in the former Central Midlands Transitional Retreat located at 201 Duffie … more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 4/8/25 10:31 AM

No potential millage increase mentioned in Cayce’s 1st work session for 2025-26 budget

The City of Cayce Budget Committee held its first work session to begin planning for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Nothing in the budget is set in stone as of now, but the city will have to have a … more

By Marley Bassett