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Mental Health Matters: Prioritizing mental health in the workplace is a path to enhanced productivity, community well-being

Given the fast-paced and high-pressure work environments many of us find ourselves in today, mental health has emerged as a critical component of overall employee well-being. As we become … more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I chair the Small Business Advisory Committee. Here’s why I’m backing Gavin Smith for re-election

When I was asked to serve as Chair of the Town of Lexington’s first-ever Small Business Advisory Committee, I considered it an honor — not just for myself, but for every small business … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Oct. 2

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 National Crappie League: Wild Card Tournament Lake Murray hosts one of the most exciting fishing events on the calendar, the National Crappie League’s Wild Card Tournament. … more
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Lexington County Master Gardeners to host fall plant sale Oct. 3-5

Attention all gardeners! The Lexington County Master Gardener volunteers will host their Fall Plant Sale & Country Store from Oct. 3-5 at the South Carolina State Farmers Market.   … more
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1 dead from Lexington County crash Sept. 17

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who died in a two-vehicle collision on Sept. 17 as 31-year-old Marcus Holmes Jr. of Gaston.  The crash happened around 1 p.m. … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to 20 years for domestic violence

Michael Boyd Harvey, II, 53, of Lexington County, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 4, to domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, a crime classified as both serious and violent under South … more
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Clinton Sease Farm opens annual corn maze

Clinton Sease Farm has opened its corn maze for the season, offering attendees a variety of outdoor activities.  The maze, located at 382 Olde Farm Rd. in Lexington, will host visitors on … more
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Dining on the Dam provided great food, great community

On Sunday, Sept. 21, Lexington County locals and more gathered at the historic Lake Murray Dam to enjoy food, beverages and live music. Ticket buyers enjoyed Southern Way catering, live music … more
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Cayce considers changes to zoning codes, election commission membership

Cayce City Council met on Sept. 17 to discuss changes to the city’s zoning codes and to resolve a violation of state statutes by its election commission. Council received a presentation … more
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Irmo passes hate crime ordinance

The Town of Irmo has unanimously passed a hate intimidation ordinance, making hate crimes illegal within town limits.  “Events in recent weeks prove that we need to show that Irmo … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The deal of a (very long) lifetime

Everyone loves a bargain, a bit of financial good fortune to the buyer’s advantage. When it’s exceptionally good, we call it the deal of a lifetime. Sixty years ago, a lawyer made an … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Sept. 25

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 Okra Strut The Town of Irmo invites you to Moore Park (7473 Church St.) for the first day of their biggest annual event, the Okra Strut. The Strut is celebrating 50 years in … more
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DI Media Group to publish the Daniel Island News

The Daniel Island News has been purchased by a group whose history with South Carolina newspapers dates back to the 1890s. Jack and Kyle Osteen - part of the family that has owned The Sumter … more
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11 Lexington-Richland 5 students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Eleven students from Lexington-Richland School District Five are semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.  More than 1.3 million juniors in 20,000 high schools entered the … more
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1 dead from Sept. 14 Gilbert house fire

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified Luther Vem Price, 74, of Gilbert, as the individual who died in a house fire.  The fire occurred in the 300 block of Schofield Road … more
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1 dead from Sept. 9 Leesville campground fire

Jeffrey Morris Williamson, 50, of Blythewood, has been identified as the individual who died from a fire on Sept. 9, around 2 a.m. The incident occurred in the Acapulco Campground in the Leesville … more
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1 dead from Sept. 13 West Columbia fire

A woman has been identified after she was found dead in a West Columbia home that caught fire. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Lila Ann Gunter, 65, of West Columbia, was pronounced dead … more
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Lexington Rotary Club hosts 35th annual golf tournament

116 golfers participated in the Lexington Rotary Club’s 35th annual golf tournament, making this year’s event one for the books.   The Frank Mogan Cup went to Lee Eunice, … more
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Cayce calculates more than $4.5 million in recent grants

The City of Cayce has received more than $4.5 million in grant funding in recent years aimed at supporting projects that strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure and expand recreational … more
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Irmo launches Loan a Mower program for residents

Irmo has introduced a new program called Loan a Mower, giving residents free access to electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers and string trimmers.   One piece of equipment can be reserved … more
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Online game, history book collide, showcasing history in Cayce

History and gaming converge with archaeologist David Brinkman’s book and online video game about history in Cayce, where gamers can travel through time visiting spots like Fort Granby, Saxe … more
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Old Mill Pond walking trail now has sidewalk access to newly paved East Main Street parking lot

My fried chicken history

As evening shadows fell, I made my way home through the woods. Overpowering the peppery smell of autumn leaves, the chicken frying in Mom’s cast-iron skillet came to me. For the rest of my … more
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Here’s how Lexington County schools performed in S.C. Ready exams

Earlier this month, the South Carolina Ready exam results were released. Here’s how Lexington County school districts performed.  The exam is a statewide assessment in English … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: When Hitler invaded England… in 1974

History is littered with possibilities. The only thing historians love more than bickering among themselves is speculating about what might have happened if the past had played out differently. … more
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