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Lexington man dead after I-20 accident Oct. 20

George Woodrow Stoudemire III, 55, of Lexington, has been identified as the person who died in a single-vehicle crash on Oct. 20 at 6:12 a.m.  The accident occurred near the 42-mile marker … more
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Cayce's ‘Tales on the Trails’ event happening Oct. 25

Families and residents of all ages are invited to attend Tales on the Trails event on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Granby Gardens Park, 1800 12th St.  The event will feature … more
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1 dead, 1 injured in Lexington County house fire Oct. 14

Donna Jones Hunter, 66, of Lexington, has been identified as the woman who died in a house fire, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher.  The fire occurred at 6 a.m. on Oct. … more
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Lake Murray Dam named Historic Civil Engineering Landmark

Lake Murray Dam has been recognized as a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by Dominion Energy and the American Society of Civil Engineers, joining fewer than 300 sites worldwide to receive the … more
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Grand Slam at The Lex featured Palmetto Championship Wrestling for a unique event

The Lexington County Blowfish and Palmetto Championship Wrestling partnered on Friday, Oct. 17, to bring locals an exciting event. “For years, PCW has been the place where fans see … more
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Did you watch the Lexington Town Council forum? Here’s some additional information on topics discussed

Lexington Town Council’s attendance at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s July 2025 annual meeting, town staff raises and bonuses, candidates’ roles on the Central … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 awarded $30K for Lake Murray Elementary sensory room

Jordan Nelson, a certified occupational therapy assistant with Lexington-Richland School District Five, received a $30,000 grant from Leo’s Pride Foundation.  “I just want to … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Oct. 23

FRIDAY, OCT. 24 Tokyo Joe 5 th Annual Fundraiser (benefit concert) Popular local rockers Tokyo Joe return to the Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) for the fifth annual edition of their … more
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S.C. Ethics Commission upholds ruling against Batesburg-Leesville mayor

The state Ethics Commission has upheld a decision that found Batesburg-Leesville Mayor Lancer Shull guilty of state ethics law violations. Shull must now pay $1,300, which includes a reduced … more
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Chapin Mayor Al Koon dies at 74

Described in his obituary as a “man of service in many ways,” Chapin’s mayor, Albert “Al” R. Koon, Jr., 74, died on Oct. 17, a few days after it was announced he would … more
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Chapin mayor to enter hospice care

The Town of Chapin announced that Mayor Al Koon will enter hospice care in a recent Facebook post.  “Mayor Koon has devoted many years of unwavering service to the people of … more
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Lexington County man charged with carrying weapon on college campus

Jimmy Lee Thompson, Jr., 18, of West Columbia, has been charged with carrying a weapon on school property by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).  Thompson was arrested … more
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Irmo launches interactive map showcasing economic development projects

Residents of Irmo can now explore all the developments and projects across town through a new interactive economic development map powered by Google Earth.  The tool allows users to … more
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Nearly 30 Lexington County officials endorse Alan Wilson for governor

Twenty-eight Lexington County officials have announced their endorsement of Attorney General Alan Wilson for governor of South Carolina. The group includes mayors, town officials and county council … more
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Voodoo Brewing in downtown Lexington to open Oct. 18

Voodoo Brewing, located at 102 W. Main St., Suite A in downtown Lexington, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 18.  The brewery’s menu will feature pretzels, nachos, … more
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UPDATED: Mission Lexington to expand services with new facility

Almost every crevice of Mission Lexington’s current home at 216 Harmon St. is flooded with pantry items, home essentials, clothes, pet food and more, each destined to find the hands of … more
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Village Square Theatre has worked to bring the arts alive for 65 years

Sixty-five years ago, some parents in Lexington wanted a variety of productive activities for their children. What began as the Lexington County Recreation Committee, where kids could participate in … more
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Lexington’s beloved camel, Abraham, dies at 29

Lexington’s furry icon, Father Abraham the Camel, passed away on Oct. 7 following surgery for an intestinal blockage.  Abraham was the only camel resident of Lexington County, … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Urban myths and a boy called Beaver

Exactly 68 years ago this month, Americans were introduced to an everyday kid. While TV viewers loved Lucy, the same eventually proved true for plain, impish Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver. … more
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COLUMN: Lexington’s pickiest eaters take on Southern Living’s No. 1 pick for best BBQ joint in the South 2025

Southerners pride themselves on their cooking, especially when it comes to barbecue. Having lived in South Carolina my whole life, I’ve had my fair share of “the best” barbecue over … more
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Cayce settles 4-year legal battle over revoked permit

Cayce City Council met on Oct. 7 to confirm the membership of its election commission, and to settle a four-year legal battle over a permit revocation. A real estate broker and owner of a … more
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Lexington 4 Early Childhood Center shows academic growth

Lexington County School District Four’s Early Childhood Center highlighted students' academic growth at a board meeting, showing gains in reading and math. While there isn’t much … more
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What to know about the upcoming District 88 election

A special election for the South Carolina House District 88 seat, which covers parts of Lexington County, is coming up, with four Republican candidates and one Democrat having filed to run.  The seat became vacant after former … more
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Alternative certification programs open new doors for Lexington County teachers

As schools across the country continue to face teacher shortages, alternative certification programs are helping to fill classrooms, including those in Lexington County schools.  A 2024 … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Oct. 16

FRIDAY, OCT. 17 Boo at the Zoo It's that time again at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.). That’s right: Boo at the Zoo is back. Bring your costumed kids to Riverbanks’ … more
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