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Community honors Oak Grove Colored School legacy with historical marker

On Saturday, June 14, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Oak Grove Colored School, which operated from 1900-1952. This schoolhouse was originally built to provide education for … more
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Women veterans honored at Irmo event

On Thursday, June 12, the annual Women Veterans Recognition Day was held on the front lawn at the Irmo Town Hall. This event honors the 1948 Women’s Armed Services Integration Act signing by … more
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OPINION: With 4th of July approaching, remember what we are celebrating

It is not Equality. Nor is it the birth of a single and supreme national government and indissoluble union, as Abraham Lincoln maintained.  1776 was about freedom from arbitrary rule (by … more
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A whale of a lamp

I inherited an old Bible, so old I can’t determine its age. I see my ancestors reading that Bible by the light of my kerosene lamp. The kerosene lamp, legendary for the destruction it caused. … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: A tardy student turned genius

Always be on time, we are taught. Promptness is, after all, a virtue. But one time, being late paid off spectacularly for one tardy student, and we are all the better today for it. Here’s how … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of June 19

FRIDAY, JUNE 20 Off The Dock Block Party Head over to Clark St. in Chapin for the Off The Dock Block Party event. This is Chapin’s signature summer block party, a lively event that features … more
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Lexington County Republican state representative indicted in child sexual abuse material distribution case

Republican state Rep. Robert John “R.J.” May III, who represents South Carolina’s 88th District in Lexington County, was recently indicted on 10 counts of distributing sexual abuse … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 reports breach, ongoing investigation

Lexington-Richland School District Five detected "unusual network activity" on June 3 that impacted operations, according to Superintendent Akil E. Ross at the June 9 board meeting... more
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Lexington 4 makes progress on new transportation center

At its latest board of trustees meeting, Lexington County School District Four board members unanimously approved to hire Harper General Contractors for the new transportation center.  In … more
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Lake Murray Wins “Best Lake for Water Sports” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is thrilled to announce that Lake Murray has been named the No. 1 Best Lake for Water Sports by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025! more
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Lexington County educators earn bronze certification in Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program

Thirty-three educators across the state of South Carolina have been recognized by South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis; they have earned certification through the South Carolina Financial Literacy … more
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Dominion Energy volunteers renovate West Columbia clinic

About 20 volunteers from Dominion Energy gathered to work at the Good Samaritan Clinic, a nonprofit health care provider serving the West Columbia community. Volunteers painted interior walls, … more
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Meeting Street Artisan Market returns to West Columbia

The City of West Columbia has brought back the Meeting Street Artisan Market. The market will take place every Thursday evening in June, July and August from 4 to 8 p.m. except during the week of … more
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Crystal Bouknight named new town manager of South Congaree

Crystal Bouknight is the new town manager for South Congaree, leaving her previous role as city clerk for West Columbia. Her first day was Monday, June 9. Bouknight worked with the City of West … more
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1 dead after 2-vehicle accident on South Lake Drive on June 5

Trinity Dasani Jones, 22, of Columbia, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the individual who died in a two-vehicle accident on June 5. According to a press … more
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Mike Ward wins Irmo council seat following special election

Mike Ward has won a seat on the Irmo Town Council after earning 333 votes, or 57% of ballots cast on Tuesday, June 3, across both Lexington and Richland Counties; the Town of Irmo resides in parts of both. .... more
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Lexington's Best 2025 red carpet event welcomed a full house, honored winners in over 300 categories

Lexington County's best businesses, organizations, non-profits, individuals and more were honored at the June 5 red carpet event at the beautiful Heron Hill  Event Venue in Gilbert.  … more
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Chapin police department shares April 2025 report showing 150 calls for service

During a recent town council meeting, the Chapin Police Department gave its April 2025 report to council members, detailing a slight uptick in calls for service compared to March 2025 statistics...... more
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3rd Annual Resource Education Day informs Lexington County locals living with chronic illnesses, disabilities

Local Lexington area nonprofit, The UPLIFT Encouragement Group, which provides support networks for people living with chronic illnesses or disabilities, hosted its 3rd Annual Resource Education Day … more
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DPH encourages men to focus on health during Men’s Health Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public  Health  (DPH) is observing National  Men ’s  Health  Week (June 9-15). The agency is … more
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Mental Health Matters: Assertive Community Treatment

The history of psychiatric treatment is a grim one, filled with incidents of abuse and individuals held for years against their will. Before the advent of psychiatric hospitals, where there was a … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of June 12

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 Heroes Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring Scotty Hasting (concert) The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) and The Big Red Barn Retreat host a patriotic concert this Friday … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 receives additional $75K to fund after-school program

Lexington-Richland County School District Five recently received an additional $75,000 through the Stronger Connections Grant.  The Stronger Connections Grant’s purpose is to provide … more
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Lexington 1 Educational Foundation honors 2025 Administrator of the Year

Last month, the Lexington One Educational Foundation honored Albert Hamilton Robertson with the 2025 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year award during a board of trustees meeting.  … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: A soldier’s big secret

At first glance, there was nothing unusual about Private Lyons Wakeman. The service record in the National Archives reads the same as countless other Civil War soldiers. Age: 21 Height: 5 … more
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