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Mental Health Matters: Seasonal Affective Disorder and South Carolina summers

Hot humid air from the Gulf of Mexico drifts at least as far north as the border between Iowa and Minnesota of the upper plains during the summers. The state of my birth and early life, summers … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The president’s potty-mouthed pet

We’ve all experienced mortifying moments, like a bad case of hiccups in the middle of a wedding service, or an uncontrollable outburst of the giggles at a high school graduation ceremony. … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Summer Rock Tour Series at Steel Hands Brewing continues

Lexington County Thursday, July 9 Tasting event at Hollow Creek Distillery Hollow Creek Distillery in the Leesville area of Lexington County invites you to one of its weekly tasting events. … more
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See moments from 250th celebrations in Lexington County

From the Town of Lexington to the Town of Gilbert, and across many other Midlands areas, locals celebrated an extra momentous Fourth of July this past weekend.  The 250th celebration of … more
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Lexington County man convicted of murder in the beating death of his wife

Scott M. Horton, 59, of Lexington County, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison  for domestic violence murder.  His common law wife, Patricia Smerdell, died in June 2020 from blunt … more
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Local government councils operate differently throughout Lexington County. Here are the 3 types

Irmo Town Council recently voted on first reading to change its form of municipal government from council to council-manager. In this form of government, an elected council appoints a manager to … more
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Army veteran from Lexington recognized as state Legionnaire of the Year

Ricky Younginer was having lunch at a casino in Sacramento, Calif., on March 30 — where he’d gone to watch the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team play in the NCAA quarterfinals … more
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Lexington Town Council advances proposed Windstream Fiber agreement

The Town of Lexington may enter into a new fiber-optic agreement following a stop-work order issued to its previous contractor, Ripple Fiber, in January 2025. On Jan. 15, Town Administrator … more
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Mental Health Matters: The science of overwhelm

That day, I had texted my son offering to help prepare for a family event. You know, the standard “Is there anything I can do to help you today?” Quickly, the answer came back. Could I go to … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Britain’s only assassinated PM

Much has been written over the years about the peculiarly disturbing strain of political assassinations in American history. From Lincoln and Garfield to McKinley and Kennedy, it’s a sad and … more
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State agency urges residents to prep for hurricane season

From the coast to the mountains, South Carolina Emergency Management wants every state resident to be prepared in case a storm makes its way here during hurricane season. Staying informed through … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Fourth of July events happening around the Midlands

Lexington County Friday, July 3 Batesburg-Leesville July 3rd Celebration The Batesburg-Leesville July 3rd Celebration is on Friday, July 3, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Leesville College Park, … more
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Hearings leading up to Murdaugh’s new murder trial in 2027 will take place in Lexington

The new murder trial for disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh is set for April 2027, and his pretrial hearings will take place in Lexington County, a hundred miles north of Colleton County where his wife … more
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Preparations underway for Monday’s Murdaugh retrial hearing in Lexington, S.C.

Three years after Alex Murdaugh walked out of the Colleton County Courthouse with two life sentences for the murder of his wife and son, the disgraced lawyer is returning to court Monday for a … more
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Lexington 2 science coordinator is new Liberty STEAM Charter School junior academy director

Not only is Liberty STEAM Charter School's new superintendent coming from Lexington School District 2 in the Columbia area, but so is the school's new junior academy director. In a move at the … more
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COLUMN: My life growing up in Nazi Germany

Editor’s note: Brigitte Monjo is a resident at Oakleaf Village of Lexington. She celebrated her 100 th birthday May 12. Born in Berlin, Germany in 1926, my childhood was a happy one with a … more
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‘There's growth here … become part of it.’ New businesses in Swansea include an arts workshop, barber and more

Driving through the quiet streets of Swansea, you might not expect to discover a masterclass in an ancient artistry on West 3rd Street.  Inside Lapidary Arts Workshop, students young and … more
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‘Maintain our history.’ Site of segregated Lexington Rosenwald school receives historical marker

The robust tones of an African-American spiritual drifted out of a courtyard in Lexington on Saturday morning, sung by men and women who’d spent childhood days on those grounds.  Come by … more
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SLED will enforce new state nitrous oxide law

A new South Carolina law aimed at curbing the recreational misuse of nitrous oxide is now in effect, according to an announcement made by SLED on Tuesday, June 16. South Carolina's Nitrous Oxide … more
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Yonce wins Lexington 1 school board special election, official results show

Shelton Yonce, according to unofficial results, was the top vote-getter in the Lexington County School District One special election. Once votes are certified, Yonce will be Lexington County … more
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Fink Family Farm of Lexington County celebrates 115 years

The Fink Family Farm was established in 1911 in the Mims area of Lexington County. Since the year of its establishment, Fink Farm has been a working farm. Currently owned by Royce and Ann … more
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‘Examination of the body revealed no evidence of traumatic injury.’ Moore’s cause of death is still unknown, coroner says

Elena Katherine Moore’s cause of death is still unknown. She was reported missing on June 12, and her body was found on June 17. On Monday, June 22, 2026, at 4 p.m., Lexington County Coroner … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Car show happening in Cayce on Sunday

Lexington County Thursday, June 25 Hands-On History at Lexington County Museum Every Thursday in June at 10 a.m. is an educational event in Lexington County for children ages 4 to 12. The … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The incredibly mixed-Up German tourist

They say getting there is half the fun. Almost 50 years ago, a visitor from another nation had plenty of fun thanks to not getting where he was going. This is the story of the incredibly mixed-up … more
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6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Irmo honored Black culture, provided community resources

The African American Historical Society of Irmo (AAHSI) hosted its 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Moore Park on June 19.  Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when it was announced … more
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