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SC bills to restrict THC products, strengthen DUI laws won’t be revived this year

COLUMBIA — The official death knell of two bills means South Carolina’s laws on driving under the influence won’t get stricter this year, and sales of THC-infused products continue without … more
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Deputies investigate Walmart shooting threat

Lexington County sheriff’s deputies are working to identify the person who alerted authorities to a shooting threat at a Walmart store on Sunday, Aug. 16. On its Facebook page, the Lexington … more
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LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Students return to school amid hot, dry summer

Heat, school and theater dominated last week. As forecasters predicted, it is a hot and dry summer. According to Wingard’s Market and Kathy Torres, “Temperatures will typically hang in the … more
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Irmo High student group excels at national conference

Students from Irmo High School recently joined more than 9,000 passionate young leaders in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America National Leadership … more
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LIVING ON PURPOSE: Embracing truth while ignoring gossip and opinions

Most people in the world do not agree with the God of the Bible being the author and finisher of their faith. With so many diverse religions and philosophical convictions, along with masses of people … more
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GILBERT NEWS: National Day of Service and Remembrance needs volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of 9/11. This will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many … more
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End-of-summer fresh tomato bread pudding

This recipe is one from my grandmother and great-aunt and is something they made during the summer every year that I can remember.  They loved to use up their end-of-season “dead ripe” … more
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Judge: Murdaugh’s testimony can be used against him in retrial

The retrial of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh is moving from the Lowcountry area that’s become entwined with the murder case, but his upcoming hearings will continue to be held in Lexington. … more
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Lexington Chamber names 2025-26 awards finalists

A half-dozen companies and six young businessmen and businesswomen are in the running for the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s 2025-26 annual awards. The chamber announced finalists … more
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PELION NEWS: Mark your calendar for the 2026 Pelion Peanut Party

The 45th annual Pelion Peanut Party will be held Nov. 6-7. There will be amusement rides, crafters, carnival food, live entertainment, a s’mores pit, a fireworks show and plenty of boiled peanuts. … more
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School District 5 awarded $220K instructional leadership grant

Lexington-Richland School District Five has been awarded a $220,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Education through the Instructional Leadership Accelerator Pilot Program, a new funding … more
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Nonprofits invited to apply for Dominion Energy grants

Nonprofit organizations within Dominion Energy's service areas are invited to apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Grants will be awarded to support programs and … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: WWII sub hunter sank German U-boat — but nobody believed it

The U-boat skipper peered through his periscope and smiled. It looked like such an easy target. And indeed, it was. Yet going after it sealed his doom while also setting in motion a series of events … more
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A beloved boyhood business: Pickin’ up Coke bottles

I didn’t call them pop. I didn’t call them sodas. I called them Cokes. Cokes could be Pepsis, Fantas (remember those?), Orange Crush or RC Colas. Tossed out windows, Coke bottles waited along … more
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Lexington doctor loses SC license after regulators find sexual contact with patients and staff

A Lexington doctor accused of sexually assaulting two patients can no longer practice medicine in South Carolina after he admitted to misconduct more extensive than previously reported. The S.C. … more
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District 5 students outperform state in SC READY test scores

Lexington-Richland School District Five students demonstrated strong academic achievement and continued growth across the 2026 SC READY Scores, with students outperforming statewide averages on every … more
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Courage Center earns FBI community leadership award

The Courage Center has received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2025. The nonprofit group’s staff and board members accepted the honor on Wednesday, Aug. 12, in a ceremony at … more
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Public weighs in on Lexington County sports complex

Civic leaders, elected officials and youth sports coaches touted a proposed $74 million Lexington County multi-sports complex as a game-changer for local tourism while a half-dozen residents and a … more
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600 homes approved for Chapin industrial park

A mammoth mixed-use development with at least 600 homes is planned for the Chapin Business & Technology Park after Lexington County agreed to sell more than 200 acres to a real estate development … more
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Prysmian plans 136 new Lexington jobs

Wire and cable manufacturer Prysmian will invest $80 million in its Lexington plant and create more than 130 jobs, the Kentucky-based company said Wednesday, Aug. 12. Prysmian North America … more
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SC House hopeful supports ‘Pawlenciaga’ dog, fashion show

The Democratic candidate for Lexington County’s State House District 85 seat is helping to organize the Pawlenciaga v. 2.026 charity fashion and dog show presented by animal rescue group LARRY and … more
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SC candidates for US Senate clash over diversity programs in final days of campaign sprint

WEST COLUMBIA — As candidates sprinted to make their pitches to voters ahead of the special Senate election Tuesday, Aug. 11, questions over what qualifies as diversity, equity and inclusion have … more
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Koehler retires; Vizitei named AllSouth Federal Credit Union president

COLUMBIA — AllSouth Federal Credit Union has announced that President and CEO Bill Koehler will retire Friday, Aug. 14, following more than 40 years in financial services and 35 years of leadership … more
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Lexington 1 students post gains, outperform state on 2026 assessments

Lexington County School District One students posted gains across multiple state assessments released Monday, Aug. 10, by the South Carolina Department of Education. District results exceeded … more
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Lexington Chamber offers seminar on nonprofit fundraising growth

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center’s Nonprofit Council will host an educational seminar focused on helping area nonprofit organizations expand their fundraising capacity through strategic … more
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