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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Demystifying the world of mental health therapy

It was the fall of 1995. We lived on a gravel road in the Midwest. I can remember it like it was yesterday. As I was putting my 5-year-old daughter to bed, (which consisted of me and my child … more
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Nursery Road Elementary receives state arts grant

Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet in Irmo has received a $12,600 Distinguished Arts Program grant for the project Excellence in Arts at Nursery Road Elementary Integration from the South … more
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Lexington federal drug convict gets 18-year sentence

Prosecutors say a Lexington man has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Mary Geiger Lewis sentenced … more
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Wendy’s opens new restaurant in Chapin

A new Wendy’s restaurant is open for business at 564 Columbia Ave. in Chapin, its franchise owner has announced. Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce leaders attended a ribbon-cutting … more
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Guardian Ambulance taps Herring as VP of operations

Florence-based Guardian Ambulance has announced the promotion of Jason Herring to vice president of operations. In this role, Herring will provide strategic and operational leadership across the … more
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Carpenter named assistant to city manager in Cayce

Elizabeth Carpenter has been hired as Cayce’s new assistant to the city manager, the city of Cayce announced in a news release Thursday, Oct. 1. As assistant to the city manager, Carpenter … more
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Midlands Tech student named workforce scholar

Joseph Neubaum, a student at Midlands Technical College, has been named a 2026 Chime Workforce Scholar. Neubaum joins 200 students nationwide who were recognized for their academic achievement and … more
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Facing removal, SC school board member refutes accusations in first-of-its-kind hearing

COLUMBIA — A Charleston County school board member at the center of potentially multiple state investigations told a panel Sept. 28 that she didn’t mean to share confidential information or tip … more
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Canada is SC’s 3rd-largest export market. ‘It’s too early’ to gauge tariffs' impact

More than a month after the latest tariffs on Canadian-made products were enacted, the trade war’s impact on South Carolina’s economy is still difficult to assess, even as further restrictions on … more
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SC Arts Commission refuses grant funding to 2 LGBTQ+ groups

COLUMBIA — The governing board of the South Carolina Arts Commission denied grants to a pair of LGBTQ+ arts groups in the Upstate without giving a reason. The board voted 5-3 on Thursday, Oct. … more
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Youngs Chapel AME to celebrate 129th church anniversary

Youngs Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate its 129th anniversary at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the 7336 Carlisle St. church in Irmo. This year’s anniversary theme is “A … more
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Lexington man sentenced on fentanyl charge

Federal prosecutors say a Lexington County man will spend 10 years in prison after being convicted of trying to ship fentanyl pills and powder out of state. Gregory Hill, 41, of Lexington, was … more
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Students partner with Woodrow Marketplace for community yard sale

Lexington-Richland School District Five’s BRIDGE program is teaming up Woodrow Marketplace to host a fundraising yard sale in its parking lot, with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting School … more
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Multi-state operation removes 78 commercial drivers from roads

A coordinated, four-state nighttime commercial motor vehicle enforcement operation resulted in 78 drivers and 25 vehicles being placed out of service following 568 inspections conducted on Saturday, … more
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Ford named to First Community board of directors

First Community Corp., headquartered in Lexington and the holding company of First Community Bank, announced Thursday, Oct. 1 that Terrance Ford has been named to its board of directors. "We are … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Central Park’s Revolutionary War cannon held explosive secret

You’ve seen them countless times. Military relics from long ago, now retired to places of honor in parks and monuments or positioned before county courthouses and state capitol buildings. One such … more
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Coffee and cream punch perfect for fall, winter

This is a decadent and special occasion treat that is perfect for fall and winter. With the popularity of coffee in just about every form and on just about every corner, this can be enjoyed by … more
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PELION NEWS: Ruritan members spruce up Oaklawn Cemetery

The Pelion Ruritan Club had nine members who helped clean up at the Oaklawn Cemetery. Members raked and hauled all debris from the entire area. The Pelion Ruritan Club has this cleanup project twice … more
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Judge sets new Lexington hearing as lawyers wrangle over evidence in Murdaugh murders

Though the court has moved Alex Murdaugh’s new murder trial to Sumter County, the pretrial hearings continue to be held in Lexington, including a new one on Oct. 16. Presiding Judge Debra … more
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Police pitch in for SC Special Olympics

Lexington police officers greeted diners at the town’s two Chick-fil-A restaurants last week as they collected donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics South Carolina. … more
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Chapin asks court to toss Brighton lawsuit

Chapin town officials say they have not violated a contract with the Lexington County government and are asking the court to throw out the county’s $20 million lawsuit. The current Chapin Town … more
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Prysmian breaks ground on $80M Lexington expansion

Prysmian has broken ground on an $80 million expansion of its Lexington facility to increase manufacturing capacity for the company’s FlexRibbon fiber optic cable and support growing U.S. demand … more
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Okra Strut marks 51 years in Irmo

The 51st annual Okra Strut was held last weekend in Irmo. The event ran from 6-11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. On Friday, the celebration began at … more
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LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Main Street scarecrows help usher in fall season

Who is ready for fall, a favorite season for many of us? The calendar says it’s now October! We’re past the solstice on Sept. 22. We are loving some cooler temps in the early morning and … more
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COMMENTARY: I won’t vote to send you the bill for Lexington street lights

When I ran for Lexington Town Council, I made a simple commitment: I would treat your money like it was my own. That means asking hard questions about spending, demanding value for every tax … more
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