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Gaston man charged with threatening Newberry County official

A Gaston man was charged and taken into custody after allegedly threatening a Newberry County official, authorities said. Levar Markeith Kenderson, 38, was charged Dec. 15 in connection with a … more
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Lexington County man charged after child sexual abuse material found

A Gaston man was arrested in connection with the sexual exploitation of minors following an investigation prompted by a CyberTipline report. According to investigators, the report led … more
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Scoop of Heaven’s 2nd location to open in Lexington

Scoop of Heaven is planning to open its second location at 312 Columbia Ave. in Lexington, near Clutch Coffee. Set to open in Lexington in summer 2026, the ice cream shop’s first location is … more
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Dutch Bros Coffee to open in Irmo

Dutch Bros Coffee, a drive-thru chain known for its coffee, energy drinks, tea and more, is planning a location in Irmo. The shop is set to be built on Broad River Road, between Wendy’s and … more
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Special elections to fill 3 Statehouse seats include replacement for RJ May

COLUMBIA — Voters in parts of Lexington, Greenville, and Spartanburg counties will fill three vacancies in the Statehouse on Tuesday. But ballots for only one of the three special elections … more
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Locally-owned smoothie bowl cafe coming to Lexington early 2026, reflecting acai’s growing popularity

The Daily Blend will open Jan. 5 near Lowe’s Foods at 5230 Sunset Blvd. The smoothie cafe will occupy the former Clean Juice storefront, located between Club Pilates and Orangetheory Fitness. The … more
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Cold, Cold, Cold

A 13-year relationship was dying. The song seemed written for us. Here comes one of those songs that arrives at a hurtful time. You grieve, heal, stumble into new entanglements, regret and vow never … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: A teen’s daring 'date' with the King of Hollywood

A new word was entering America’s vocabulary 90 years ago: teenagers. True, adolescents have been around since the dawn of time. But surprisingly, they weren’t called “teenagers” until … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Dec. 25

FRIDAY, DEC. 26 Wild Lights Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) invites you and the kids to enjoy Wild Lights. Take a walk through the zoo and check out more than 60 … more
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Lexington 4 breaks ground on Frances Mack Intermediate School renovations

Lexington County School District Four held a groundbreaking ceremony at Frances Mack Intermediate School for renovations and additions aimed at helping meet the school’s current needs. … more
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Lexington 1 parents raise concerns over grading and testing

Parents at a recent Lexington County School District One board meeting raised concerns about grading and the fast-paced learning environment their children are facing in schools.  In … more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: John Lastinger for S.C. House endorsement

Dear Editor, John Adams wrote, "public Virtue cannot exist in a Nation without (private virtue), and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics." He meant that Virtue is derived from a … more
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Take a look at Christmas in Batesburg

Christmas in Batesburg was held on Sunday, December 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Batesburg business district. Many of the businesses were open to celebrate … more
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Cayce police announce arrest of man wanted in connection with 2021 homicide

An individual wanted in connection with a Cayce homicide that happened in 2021 has been arrested. According to the City of Cayce Police Department, Alberto Osorio Mendoza, the individual taken … more
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Lexington County Animal Services to host 'Meet Santa Paws' event Dec. 21

Have a pup that has been wanting to meet Santa? Lexington County Animal Services will host a Meet Santa Paws event on Sunday, Dec. 21.   Beginning at 11 a.m. and going until noon at … more
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3 Lexington County towns celebrate Arbor Day with tree plantings

The towns of Irmo, Lexington and Batesburg-Leesville each celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees earlier this month. Arbor Day honors the planting, care and preservation of trees.  South … more
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15 tons of illegal products seized in ‘Ganjapreneur’ investigation, authorities announce

COLUMBIA — Authorities seized more than 30,000 pounds of marijuana joints, edibles and various other THC products sold illegally in South Carolina stores as part of a drug trafficking investigation … more
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Over 100 new jobs to come to Lexington County after 2 economic development projects approved

A heating, ventilation and air conditioning solutions company headquartered in North Carolina has been approved to build a new facility in Lexington County, expanding its existing operations and … more
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Lexington County led S.C. in number of criminal sexual contact cases, 2024 SLED report shows

The 2024 Crime in South Carolina Annual Report, released this month from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, details crime statistics reported by law enforcement agencies throughout the … more
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Town of Lexington looks to set standards for park safety

Some of the parks within the Town of Lexington may undergo some rule and regulation changes.  “ … more
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Wreaths Across America at Fort Jackson honored local veterans

Remember the Fallen, Honor those who Serve and Teach our children the value of Freedom. The 17th annual Fort Jackson National Cemetery Wreaths Across America Ceremony was held on Saturday, Dec. … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 reveals new Dutch Fork Elementary School plans

After 68.54% of Lexington County voters approved a $240 million bond referendum in 2024 for Lexington-Richland School District Five, board members received project updates, including plans for the … more
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Mental Health Matters: Parenting types and what we know about them

Our knowledge of human behavior is expanding all the time. Science opens new knowledge every day. At other times, research findings appear to proclaim the obvious, what most people find to be common … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: How a Jewish man created a Christmas classic

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. And yes, you still recall the most famous reindeer of all. But how did that red-nosed misfit become a principal character in Yuletide … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Dec. 18

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 Candy Cane Hunt Bring the kids to Crooked Creek Park (1098 Old Lexington Hwy.) for some holiday fun with a candy cane hunt. Santa and his elves are hiding candy canes all around … more
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