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See inside of Lexington's Connick School of Irish Dance

The first thing that hits you when you walk in isn't the upbeat music and sharp tapping of shoes; it's the feeling of stepping into a loving, supportive community. From an outside perspective, … more
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Lexington 1 reviews new performance indicators

In June 2025,  Lexington County School District One board members approved a $401,392,479 budget, which included new positions. At the time, Superintendent Keith Price told board members the … more
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Lexington 2 superintendent to resign after 2025-26 school year

After nearly 30 years in education, Lexington County School District Two Superintendent Brenda Hafner will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. No decisions have been made regarding a … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Sylvan’s crazy shopping contraption

Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Though online orders have taken a big bite out of the in-person retail experience recently, stores and shops will still be plenty crowded. … more
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Mental Health Matters: The science behind gratitude

I used to hear the phrase, “Just practice your gratitude,” and I would think to myself, “How can that make any difference? How can that possibly take away the worries, fears and … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Dec. 4

FRIDAY, DEC. 5 Town of Lexington Snowball Festival Bring the family to the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) for the Town of Lexington’s annual Snowball Festival. This celebration … more
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New walking, biking trail to be constructed in Cayce

A new 14-foot-wide, half-mile-long walking and biking trail is set to be constructed in the City of Cayce.   The trail will run along a closed railbed corridor from Foreman Street, … more
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Families sue Irmo charter school location over alleged child sex abuse

The families of three children, ages seven to 11, have filed lawsuits against Green Charter School of the Midlands and the South Carolina Public Charter School District, alleging the students were … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to 50 years for child sexual abuse

Alan Rojas Santos, 39, of Lexington County, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, which is classified as a violent and … more
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Where to see Christmas tree lightings around Lexington County

The City of West Columbia will host its 21st annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. on the City Hall lawn.   The program will feature holiday carols and … more
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SLED conducts investigation involving Chapin’s new mayor

Chapin’s new mayor is being investigated by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at the request of the Chapin Police Department regarding an alleged Nov. 7 assault that is said to have … more
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Where to get Christmas trees in Lexington County

Fall festivities are coming to an end, which means Christmas is right around the corner. Not sure where to find this year’s Christmas tree? Whether you’re going all out, keeping it simple … more
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'Helpless dogs in a living nightmare.' Lexington County man sentenced in federal dogfighting case

Samuel Alexander Gray, 53, of Leesville, has been sentenced to a year and three months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to operating a dogfighting venture and in possession of firearms. … more
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Former SC Rep. May from Lexington County charged with failing to pay taxes

COLUMBIA — Ex-Rep. RJ May, who  pleaded guilty  in September to sending videos of children being sexually abused, faces new charges of  failing to pay his income taxes … more
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Park Road fire station in Lexington eyes December completion

Lexington fire station 10 on Park Road is slated for full completion this December after ongoing renovations since March 21, according to Lexington County Fire Chief Kyle Minick. Station 10 is a … more
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Potential changes to Corley Street Park in Lexington spark residents' concern for trees

A public input meeting on potential changes to Corley Street Park in Lexington--changes which would only happen if the town were to receive grant money, town leaders said--led some locals in attendance to share concern over potential tree removals.  … more
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Mental Health Matters: Managing mental health during the holidays

It is that time of the year. Again. Halloween is the holiday focused on candy, spooky costumes, neighborhood camaraderie and tummy aches after hitting the candy bowl. Aside from the candy, … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The most hated man in Tennessee

Folks in Tennessee disagree about many things. Are you a Vandy fan, or do you root for the Volunteers? Do you vote for Democrats or Republicans? Appalachian Bluegrass or Memphis Blues? But they … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Nov. 28

FRIDAY, NOV. 28 Holiday Lights on the River Bring the family to Saluda Shoals Park (6071 St. Andrews Rd.) to enjoy Holiday Lights on the River. Take in millions of sparkling lights and colorful … more
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Lexington's 9th Annual Bountiful Harvest helped Midlands locals prepare for Thanksgiving with free resources

The 9th Annual Bountiful Harvest was held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at the Icehouse Pavilion in downtown Lexington. For the past nine years, the Lexington Police Department and Serve & Connect … more
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Dutch Fork High students take on astronomy, sunlight

Students in Dutch Fork High School’s astronomy classes got a rare opportunity when NASA Ambassador Larry “Sunspot” Metcalf visited the school. During his visit, Metcalf shared … more
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4 arrested in Riverland Park assault case, Cayce Police say

After receiving a report from a victim who said they were assaulted in the Riverland Park neighborhood, the Cayce Police Department has charged four individuals.   According to the … more
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LongHorn Steakhouse coming to Red Bank area

A new LongHorn Steakhouse is planned for the Platt Springs Crossing development in the Red Bank area.  This restaurant is part of a $65 million mixed-use development that will include … more
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Project near CAE in Lexington County to bring new industrial building, plus another in 2026

Magnus Development Partners has broken ground on Gateway 4, a 120,000-square-foot speculative industrial building in Lexington County.   The project site, at 803 Park, sits adjacent to … more
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Lexington County Council removes questionnaire requiring school districts to give input on residential development

In a 5-4 motion, Lexington County Council approved removing the school concurrency questionnaire sent out to all the Lexington County school districts. The motion was made during the Oct. 28 council … more
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