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1st Festival at the Friar’s Gate held in Irmo

The inaugural Festival at the Friar’s Gate renaissance fair was held May 16-17 at Moore Park in Irmo. Food trucks, vendors and traveling shows gathered to celebrate with locals dressed in a variety … more
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Smiling faces at 1st Market at Icehouse event of 2026 season

The first Market at Icehouse event of the 2026 season was on Saturday, May 16. Located at 107 W. Main St. in downtown Lexington, the market will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Market at Icehouse season now in full swing

Lexington County Thursday, May 21 Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater On Thursday, May 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., The Fringe Benefits will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The loss that gave the world Dorothy

They say the happiest days are those when babies arrive. Frank and his wife Maud felt that way in the spring of 1898, because this upcoming niece or nephew carried special significance. The … more
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South Carolina lawmakers ban grade floors

A policy initiative to remove minimum grade floors in public education that first began in Sumter a couple years ago is close to becoming state law in South Carolina now. Last week, the state … more
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McMaster orders special session so legislators can redraw voting lines

COLUMBIA — With just 12 days before early voting polls open, legislators will begin a special session for the purpose of redrawing South Carolina’s congressional lines. Gov. Henry McMaster … more
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S.C. House panel approves 2-month delay in congressional primary amid redistricting push

COLUMBIA — A House panel advanced legislation Friday to push back South Carolina’s congressional primaries as GOP leadership pursues redrawing the voting lines. Holding a second set of … more
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Hear from more candidates running for seats representing Lexington County ahead of June 9 primary

The statewide primary is on June 9, 2026. The statewide general election is on Nov. 3, 2026. The early voting period for the statewide primary starts on Tuesday, May 26, and ends on Friday, June … more
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Columbia man dies after vehicle versus bicycle accident in Lexington County May 10

Standly Stampson, 27, of Columbia, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who died while riding a bicycle in the Columbiana Centre Mall parking lot last week. … more
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Lexington County Council might approve new $1.2M fire engine

Lexington County Council has approved reconsideration of a $1.2 million purchase for a new fire engine for Lexington County Fire Rescue. Chief M. Kyle Minick approached Lexington County Council … more
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S.C. Poultry Festival in Batesburg-Leesville brought visitors from across Southeast

The 39th 2026 Annual South Carolina Poultry Festival in Batesburg-Leesville was held this past weekend. The S.C. Poultry Festival has been a proud tradition in Batesburg-Leesville. The festival … more
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Pelion student awarded $5K scholarship

The Lexington Chamber and Visitor Center awarded Pelion student Jeffrey Mason Williams a $5,000 scholarship during the May 12 Business Over Breakfast event.  The scholarship is named for … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The war at home—saluting military spouses

May is especially meaningful to military families. On Memorial Day each year, we pause and honor those who gave their all for our freedom. It’s also the time when we honor an … more
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Here is a list of some Memorial Day events scheduled around the Midlands

Memorial Day is around the corner on May 25. Here are some events scheduled around the Midlands intended to honor fallen service men and women. All are open to the public. Lake Murray VFW … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Festival at the Friars Gate happening in Irmo this weekend

Lexington County Thursday to Saturday, May 14-16 Strawberry Picking at McKenzie Farms It’s strawberry season! At McKenzie Farm, located at 3911 Augusta Hwy. in Gilbert, you can pick … more
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Hear from candidates running for seats representing Lexington County ahead of June 9 primary

The statewide primary is on June 9, 2026. The statewide general election is on Nov. 3, 2026. The early voting period for the statewide primary starts on Tuesday, May 26, and ends on Friday, June … more
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Lexington teen charged with planning his own kidnapping

Sema’j Corvin Gardner, 17, of Lexington, is being charged as an adult for the planning of his own kidnapping, a plan which took place on May 3. Another teen has been arrested in connection, but the … more
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Lexington County to get new Target, outdoor retailer, more in ‘Victory Village’

Augusta Highway is getting a new shopping center. Victory Village will be anchored by a new Target and an Academy Sports + Outdoors and will include additional smaller retail storefronts seeking … more
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Lexington woman killed in Gaston stabbing

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a woman killed in a stabbing at a Gaston residence on Marshall Road on May 1, 2026, at approximately 3:20 a.m. Gabrielle … more
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Lexington’s Market at Icehouse to return May 16

Market season at the Icehouse Amphitheater in downtown Lexington will return on Saturday, May 16. Located at 107 W. Main St. in downtown Lexington, the market will be held every Saturday from 9 … more
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Look inside this historic Lexington home

Located at 723 South Lake Dr. in Lexington, the 1855 Henry A. Meetze House, according to the National Register of Historic Places Inventory, was built by Henry Meetze, a Lexington area attorney, … more
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Town of Lexington budget process underway as 2026-27 fiscal year approaches

The Town of Lexington held a special called budget workshop in late April to discuss its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The May 4 town council meeting meeting marked the first reading of … more
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Lake Murray VFW Post 6740 to hold Memorial Day event May 25

Lake Murray VFW Post 6740 will hold its annual observance of Memorial Day with a 10:00 AM ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Post, 950 Rock ‘n Creek Road, Leesville. The event promises to be a … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: When running away goes wrong: 2 kids’ wild ride

Exactly 60 years ago this spring, two North Carolina boys were resting at home. They needed it. Because they'd just been through an extraordinary adventure that gave them more than they’d bargained … more
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DPH encourages preparedness ahead of hurricane season

COLUMBIA — In advance of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins partners in observing National Hurricane … more
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