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New educator apprenticeship program kicks off in South Carolina

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE — A new class of aspiring teachers celebrated the start of their journey at an orientation held in Columbia this past weekend. The Center of Excellence for Educator … more
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Batesburg-Leesville mayoral race draws 4 candidates for 2025 election

The Batesburg-Leesville mayoral race is heating up, with four individuals filing for candidacy.  Mayor Lancer Shull, who took office in 2017, announced he will not seek reelection, telling … more
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Social security numbers leaked in Lexington-Richland 5 breach

Lexington-Richland School District Five announced that personal information, including names, dates of birth, addresses and Social Security numbers from former students, has been posted online in a … more
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Lexington’s Pilgrim Lutheran Church launches community event series to help children, teens with mental health

Lexington’s Pilgrim Lutheran Church launched a community event series to address rising concerns of youth mental health. The first two events of the series have been scheduled for Sept. 21 and … more
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Disabled aircraft shuts down runway at Columbia Metropolitan Airport on Aug. 12; cause is unknown at this time

After an aircraft became disabled on a runway at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) last week, flights could not take off or land for nearly two hours. No injuries were reported and the cause of the … more
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West Columbia man who sold 13 firearms to undercover agents in 2023 sentenced for gun charge

Kendolius Cortez Jones, 32, of West Columbia, was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. From April to … more
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66 candidates vie for 36 expiring seats in Lexington County’s 2025 general election

City of Cayce (council district seats one and three are on the ballot; District One is currently held by Tim James and District Three is currently held by Hunter Sox) Tiffany Aull is … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Aug. 21

FRIDAY, AUG. 22 J. Stephens & The Stubborn Hearts Band (concert) Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) welcomes Upstate singer/songwriter J. Stephens and his Stubborn Hearts Band. The group … more
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Platt Springs Crossing in Red Bank to bring townhomes, retail by 2026

Platt Springs Crossing, a $65 million development in Red Bank that includes townhomes, retail and more, is expected to be completed in 2026. “Located between 5400 and 5470 Platt Springs … more
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New mobile app simplifies reporting of illegal hunting, fishing and boating activity in S.C.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has partnered with the Hunt Regs App to offer a free and effective way for residents to report illegal hunting, fishing and … more
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'A dedicated teacher in every one of our classrooms.' Lexington 4 fully staffed for 2025-26 school year

Lexington County School District Four is fully staffed for the 2025-26 school year, Chief Human Resource Officer Jamal Sanders said at a recent board meeting. “We’re very proud of … more
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Cayce man arrested on child sexual abuse material charge

River Allen Mathis, 26, of Cayce, was arrested July 31 on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The felony offense is punishable by up to 10 years' imprisonment.  … more
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Harbison Theatre announces 2025-26 season lineup

Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College has announced its upcoming lineup of live performances, featuring a variety of show types. “From Grammy-winning legends to viral sensations, … more
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52 new homes in Chapin start mid-$300K

A new housing development, Monroe Preserve, has opened in the Town of Chapin, featuring 52 new homes and more to come.  Ten additional move-in homes are expected to be completed by the end … more
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Lexington County Museum awarded grants to support preservation of museum property

The Lexington County Museum recently received funds from the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation and Dominion Energy that can be used for maintenance of the 30 historic structures on museum property, … more
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‘Freaky Friday The Musical’ showing at Village Square Theatre Sept. 12-28

Village Square Theatre, located at 105 Caughman Rd. in Lexington, is inviting the public to come see Disney’s “Freaky Friday The Musical” from Sept. 12-28. The show, based on … more
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Cayce Avenues Drainage Project continues, but with Guignard Park pond concerns

Cayce city officials said some have issues with potential Guignard Park improvements that are part of the Cayce Avenues Drainage Project. During the Aug. 5 city council meeting, Councilman Tim … more
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National Night Out 2025 in Lexington connected locals with first responders

The annual National Night Out was a night to remember for many children and their parents around the Lexington area. Each year, the Lexington Police Department celebrates its National Night Out … more
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Town of Lexington coloring contest extended to Aug. 29

Last month, Lexington Town Councilman Gavin J. Smith launched a summer coloring contest for local children, with each page featuring a different location around town. Smith recently … more
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An early Lexington church to celebrate 175 years of service

Lexington’s second-earliest church, Lexington United Methodist, will celebrate its 175th year of faithful service to the community in September. With it being one of the first churches in … more
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2 Lexington County schools get new classroom wings

Lexington-Richland School District Five recently held two ceremonies for new classroom wing additions at Chapin Elementary and Lake Murray Elementary schools. The wings are part of the approved … more
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New park under construction in Lexington

A new park is under construction in Lexington and could open as early as September.  The Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission owns approximately 16.21 acres at the corner of Old … more
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Lexington approves mobile opioid education initiative

At its latest meeting, the Town of Lexington council unanimously approved a grant agreement with Lexington County to support a mobile opioid education classroom to use in schools and community … more
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Lexington 2 summer program helped 130 students with their literacy skills

Lexington County School District Two’s Chief Academic and Innovation Officer David McDonald gave a recent presentation on summer program updates, showcasing student participation and outcomes. … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Why a store kicked out a royal

Talk about a royal mess! The saleslady had simply had enough. As a clerk at the highly fashionable—and very expensive—fashion boutique, she had seen the type too many times to count. … more
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