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1 dead after Old Orangeburg Road crash in Lexington County Feb. 13

A Lexington man died following a two-vehicle collision on Feb. 13 near the 1000 block of Old Orangeburg Road in the Red Bank area of Lexington County. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher … more
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Gilbert man killed in 2-vehicle crash Feb. 13

Michael James Turner, 65, of Gilbert, was identified as the individual who died in a two-vehicle collision on Feb. 13 in the 1900 block of Calks Ferry Road in Lexington County. The crash … more
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3 earthquakes in 4 days felt in and near Irmo

The United States Geological Survey recorded a 2.8 magnitude earthquake in the Irmo area on Feb. 13, a 2.0 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 15 then a 1.8 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 16.  The … more
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Op-ed: Bill To Hide From Public Scrutiny Payments From Schools To Athletes Is A Betrayal.

The bill to shelter millions of dollars in contracts between schools and athletes now pending in the South Carolina Senate is a betrayal.  It is a betrayal of a commitment made by the General … more
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Gilbert Town Council to consider alternatives to 2026 Lexington County Peach Festival

Gilbert Community Club, the group behind the annual Lexington County Peach Festival, canceled the event for 2026. The tradition spans more than 65 years, but was cancelled during the pandemic. … more
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Annual Lake Murray Polar Plunge event supported Special Olympics South Carolina

The Annual Lake Murray Polar Plunge was held at the Dominion Energy Lake Murray Public Park. Hundreds of attendees attended the very cold event held on Valentine’s Day. The 2026 Lake Murray … more
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West Columbia stamp, postcard show welcomed over 150 enthusiasts of all ages

The Columbia Philatelic Society held its annual Winter Stamp and Postcard show on Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Tri-City Leisure Center in West Columbia, S.C. Fourteen vendors … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: 1936’s big chill

Temperatures plunge. Ice everywhere. Transportation frozen in its tracks. An Arctic Armageddon. Winter 2026, right? Think again. The six is correct, but the other three digits are off. Because … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County Museum to host Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

Lexington County Friday, Feb. 20 Lexington Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour On Friday, Feb. 20, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. starting at the Icehouse Amphitheater in downtown Lexington, the … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 advances bond referendum projects

Projects included in the bond referendum for Lexington-Richland School District Five are making progress, with some in the design phase and others under construction. The $240 million bond … more
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1st 2026 baby surrendered under Daniel’s Law in S.C. is under Lexington County DSS custody

A baby girl who weighed a little over two pounds and two ounces and measured 13.7 inches long at birth is the first baby in South Carolina to be surrendered under Daniel's Law in 2026. According to the most recent update, the Lexington County Department of Social Services has custody.  According to the … more
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Lexington 4 evaluates retention, recruitment strategies

Twenty-five teachers left Lexington County School District Four after the 2024-25 school year, leading district officials to evaluate strategies to retain and recruit educators at a recent board of trustees meeting. A … more
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Pelion, known for ‘peanuts and Shumperts,’ paid for a private probe that critics say targeted rivals

PELION — Prodded by its longtime mayor, this tiny town spent thousands of dollars to hire a private consultant to investigate its police chief in a probe that critics said also was an attempt to … more
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Rabid raccoon confirmed near Murraywood, Mapleview drives in Lexington County

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon found near Murraywood and Mapleview drives, which is close to CrossRoads Middle School in Lexington County, tested positive … more
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Coroner identifies man found dead in West Columbia area

The man found dead outside a West Columbia area residence on Feb. 8 has been identified as Hoyt Mitchell Jennings, 47, of Columbia, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. A press … more
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Grooming services available to public through Lexington-Richland 5’s veterinary science program

The Center for Advanced Technical Studies is offering pet grooming services to the public this spring through its Veterinary Science program in Lexington-Richland School District Five. … more
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Cayce hires assistant police chief

Jonathan E. von Moltke has been appointed as the new assistant police chief for the City of Cayce. He has over 10 years of law enforcement experience. “New Assistant Chief von Moltke brings a … more
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Here are Market at Icehouse dates for the 2026 season

The Market at Icehouse, located at 107 West Main St. in downtown Lexington, will return May 3 and run through late September. The market will be held Saturday’s from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. … more
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Lexington County can deny housing developments based on school enrollment data

In a 6-3 vote, Lexington County is moving forward to resume school concurrency, allowing school districts to provide enrollment and capacity data related to new housing developments in the area. The vote … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: 2026 Lake Murray Polar Plunge happening Saturday

Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12 and 13 Valentine’s Bouquet Night at Hazelwood On Thursday and Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hazelwood Brewing in Lexington, you can get your hands dirty with bouquet … more
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Thomas Dambo troll to bring magic, upcycled art to Cayce

Upcycled art, nature and a Denmark artist will merge for an announced art sculpture coming to Cayce. The city, home to the River Arts District, recently approved negotiations for a Thomas Dambo … more
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Lexington appoints 10 to vision plan advisory committee

Ten new members were appointed to the Town of Lexington’s Vision Plan Advisory Committee, which provides citizens input during implementation of the town’s vision plan.  In total, 16 … more
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1 dead, another injured after plane crashes in Lexington County

A plane crashed in the Gilbert area of Lexington County on Friday morning. "Two people were onboard the small plane when it went down," a Facebook post from the county read. "No one was injured … more
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Irmo creates ‘Heart of Irmo’ award to honor community contributors

Irmo Town Council members have approved a resolution establishing the Heart of Irmo award, a new recognition aimed at honoring individuals, businesses and organizations that contribute to the town. … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to federal prison on firearms charge

A West Columbia man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon. According to authorities, agents with the … more
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