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Citations began Feb. 28 for Hands Free SC law

Law enforcement officers can now issue citations under the Hands Free SC law. Following the 180-day warning period that began Sept. 1, 2025, violations are now subject to fines beginning Feb. … more
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Batesburg crash kills Prosperity woman Feb. 27

Jaroslava Cameron, 70, of Prosperity, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the woman who died in a two-vehicle collision in the Batesburg area of Lexington County on … more
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5th 2026 earthquake felt in Lexington County on March 1

Another earthquake shook up the Midlands on Sunday; it was the fifth one this year in the area and was reported as a 2.2-magnitude earthquake just off Lake Murray near Pine Island, according to the … more
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Lexington County Peach Festival organizers resume 66th event after community outcry on its initial cancellation

After Lexington County Peach Festival organizers announced the cancellation of the festival a couple of weeks ago, citing “many of our key organizing members will be attending the 250th anniversary … more
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4 Lexington County school districts to be reimbursed for S.C.-grown produce, grains, honey

Students attending schools in Lexington County School Districts One, Two, Three and Five will eat more vegetables, fruits, grains and honey as a part of a state program that incentivizes healthy … more
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Mental Health Matters: Youth mental health

We did not have a television in the house that I grew up in until I was somewhere around nine or 10 years old. When we did get a TV, it was because my paternal grandmother had moved from her home … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The man who married peanut butter and chocolate

  There’s trouble in Candy Land these days. At least in one corner of it. A nasty spat is brewing between confectionery behemoth Hershey and the grandson of the man who created its … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: 11th Annual Shamrock Parade happening in downtown Lexington on Sunday

Lexington County  Thursday, March 5 Gaston Branch of the Lexington County Public Library anniversary celebration On Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m., the Gaston Branch of the Lexington County … more
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Midlands Tech hosts 5th annual high school welding competition

Sparks lit the room as students from 13 Midlands high schools traded their pens and paper for torches and steel at the fifth annual welding competition hosted by Midlands Tech. more
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Lexington County man convicted for possession of child sexual abuse material

William Steven Wooten, 46, of Lexington, has been convicted by a federal jury on one count of possession of child sexual abuse material.  Wooten faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 … more
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South Congaree swears in new police chief

Carl J. “C.J.” Quinlan was officially sworn in as the new chief of police for the Town of South Congaree on Feb. 17. He brings more than three decades of experience to the position.  … more
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Lexington 2 Innovation Center offering free haircuts

Need a fresh trim? Students in the barbering program at the Lexington County School District Two Innovation Center are now offering free haircuts to the community. Under the supervision of … more
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Five Guys plans new location in Lexington County

Five Guys is planning to open a new location in the Lexington County area, according to documents included in a Lexington County Planning Commission agenda.  It will be located at 1781 … more
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UPDATED: Camden man charged after Lexington County investigators sought more information on February shooting near Lake Murray

Raynard Brewington, 43, has been identified as the individual found shot to death in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The incident occurred in the 2200 block of Lake Murray … more
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12th Annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff named 23 winners

The 12th Annual Lexington County Chili Cookoff was held on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington. This event was presented by the Old Mill Brewpub and the Lexington … more
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Crossbuck Play Space at Irmo's Rawls Creek Park to bring accessible play to Midlands kids

A fundraising initiative intended to provide Irmo area children of all abilities with an inclusive playground is in place. The Town of Irmo announced plans for the Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls … more
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SC State to open large research facility in Cayce

Roughly a year from now, a large research facility in Lexington County is expected to be fully operational as the home of South Carolina State University’s Center for Food Safety and Health and the … more
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A dream come true and a tearful goodbye

Growing up, journalism was the dream. Not just a job. A dream.  At times, it felt unattainable.  And then, on a random day in the summer of 2024, a few months after graduating … more
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Chapin mayor now has authority to hire, fire some town leaders

A new ordinance gives Chapin Mayor Bill Mitchell the ability to hire and fire key town leaders.  The ordinance was passed in a 3-1 vote. Mitchell, along with council members Ainslee Bost … more
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Mental Health Matters: Cancer

We were having a perfectly lovely chat, me and my primary care physician. It had been a rough year for me, and I was glad to have managed through some very difficult situations in my work … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Learn about camping at Cayce-West Columbia library branch event

Lexington County  Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28 Some Lexington County Library events across different branches On Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m., you can enjoy “a morning of … more
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OPINION: 3 years in and just getting started

Three years ago, I launched my campaign for Lexington Town Council with a simple belief: local government works best when it stays close to the people it serves. It’s hard to believe that we … more
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S.C. manufacturing economy continues to grow, but AI could tamp down workforce demands

COLUMBIA — Assembly line workers, building maintenance and mechanics who fix factory machinery are projected to be the most in-demand manufacturing jobs in South Carolina over the next five years, … more
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Official Swansea, Batesburg-Leesville special elections results show low voter turnout, especially in Swansea

The towns of Swansea and Batesburg-Leesville have new faces on their town councils following a Feb. 17 special election that drew a total of 97 voters.  Unofficial results from Lexington … more
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Community forum happening Feb. 19 for Chapin Bypass, Columbia Avenue project updates

A public forum on the Chapin Bypass and Columbia Avenue project is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19.  The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, located at 101 East … more
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