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Mungo Homes opens sales in Creekside Ridge

Mungo Homes has officially opened for sales at Creekside Ridge, its first community in Batesburg-Leesville. Located off Southern Fox Lane, the community will feature 199 homesites across five … more
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GILBERT NEWS: Fall festivals, Halloween events planned in Gilbert, Summit

Halloween is the one night of the year where neighborhoods become playgrounds, a parking lot becomes a festival and every child’s imagination gets to lead the way. This week, I have information on … more
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SC Arts Commission’s interim director steps down

COLUMBIA — The interim director of the state Arts Commission stepped down Thursday, Oct. 15, following the resignations of two board members in the weeks after a controversial decision not to fund … more
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A look at who could be SC’s next agriculture chief

COLUMBIA — The race to be South Carolina’s next agriculture commissioner features a Republican with a background in state government who’s backed by President Donald Trump and a Democrat with … more
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Democrat running for SC secretary of state wants to change office’s duties

COLUMBIA — The Democrat seeking to oust South Carolina’s longtime secretary of state wants to change the job description. Jason Belton’s campaign platform includes “ restoring election … more
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Murdaugh judge warns attorneys against ‘theatrics’ as sparring over evidence continues

A Lexington judge scolded prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Murdaugh murder case for their monthslong wrangling over evidence, saying the court will not be used for “publicity or … more
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Palmetto ENT & Allergy offers ‘Urgent ENT’ appointments

The physicians of Palmetto ENT & Allergy say they have long been committed to providing patients with accessible, quality ear, nose and throat care. This month, the practice is expanding access … more
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Gray Collegiate Academy earns top rating for middle, high school

Gray Collegiate Academy, a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–12, has earned an overall rating of Excellent for both its middle and high school programs on the 2026 South Carolina … more
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PELION NEWS: Annual SC Peanut Party returns next month

The 45th annual South Carolina Pelion Peanut Party will be held Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7. Friday’s events begin at 4 p.m. with the arrival of the food trucks. Dessert contest … more
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Chapin author releases book on Mississippi River expedition

What began as a journey down the Mississippi River has become something much more personal — and now, a newly published book by Chapin author John Wellens is inviting readers to paddle alongside … more
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Chocolate-topped peanut butter bars a deluxe indulgence

These wonderful bars can be made simply or enhanced with additions that really take them over the top. This recipe will fill a 9-by-9 metal baking pan.  The size of the serving is up to … more
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District 5 teachers selected for state task force

Two Lexington-Richland School District Five teachers have been selected to serve on the state’s Learning Disorders Task Force, which focuses on collaborating and supporting the South Carolina … more
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New K-9s will support SC sex offender supervision program

Agents Rocky and Hunter, two electronic storage detection K-9s, are joining the ranks of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. The dogs were presented to the … more
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Spring Hill High teacher earns social studies educator award

Lexington-Richland School District Five social studies teacher Caroline Milhorn of Spring Hill High School has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 South Carolina Council for the Social Studies … more
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Golf tourney raises $150K for college scholarships

The Midlands Technical College Foundation raised more than $150,000 at the sixth annual MTC Golf Classic held Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Cobblestone Golf Club in Blythewood. Over the past six … more
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Irmo library boosters plan book sale

Need some new winter reads? The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library’s Fall Book Sale will be held Thursday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 24 in the library’s community room at 6251 St. Andrews … more
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Lutheran denomination plans installation for SC bishop

The Rev. Wade Thomas Roof III will be installed as the fifth bishop of the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Stephen’s … more
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Lexington Health expands emergency care in White Knoll, Columbia

Lexington Health is adding two freestanding emergency departments and two urgent care locations in White Knoll and northeastern Columbia, bringing care closer to two of the Midlands’ … more
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Church to rededicate African American cemetery

A historic African American cemetery established for enslaved parishioners of St. Michael Lutheran Church will host a Nov. 1 rededication ceremony following nearly a decade of work to restore and … more
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Lexington approves police aid agreement, lighting contract

The Lexington Town Council approved a mutual aid agreement between Lexington and Batesburg-Leesville at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 5. According to town documents, the town of … more
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Coroner IDs victim in fatal US 321 crash

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office has identified a Columbia teenager as the victim in a fatal single-car wreck that occurred Sunday, Oct. 11, on U.S. 321 north of Gaston. Lexington County … more
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District 5 celebrates success in school report card results

School District Five of Lexington and Richland counties is celebrating success in its latest school report card results, which officials say reflect the district’s continued commitment to academic … more
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Operation Christmas Child drop-off sites open Nov. 16

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16 – 23. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, … more
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LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Vermont natives share memories, musings on fall season

Let’s take a trip! With the change of season and fall chill in the air, it’s time to travel. We are going to visit the New England state of Vermont! Our visit is through Lexington … more
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Lexington District 2 posts gains in latest state report cards

Lexington School District Two students posted gains on the  2026 South Carolina School Report Cards released Monday, Oct. 12, by the S.C. Department of Education, with the majority of schools … more
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