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The songs of summer

Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-falling singsong gave days rhythm. Katydids chimed in evenings with a nightshift song backed by cricket twitter. The call of a … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Bread’s big break

We must confess, right at the start, this summer has been overflowing with so much big news that we missed it. We just plain missed it. Sliced Bread Day has come and gone. It probably … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of July 31

FRIDAY, AUG. 1 Kylie Sackley & Kenny Foster (concert) The “Nashville Nights” concert series rolls on at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.). The shows are dedicated to rising … more
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SCDOT Commission approves updates to bridge program with additional $200 million in funding; 5 bridges in Lexington County included

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved updates to the bridge program, including directing an additional $200 million to bridges following the … more
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Centerville Elementary School welcomes new principal

Centerville Elementary School has announced Lauren Vann as its new principal, bringing in over a decade of experience to the role.  Vann’s appointment was officially approved by the … more
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Mayor's Uplift Initiative in Irmo helps families in need

Town of Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson has partnered with the Irmo Police Department Community Foundation for a new initiative that has already raised $70,000. The new … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 plans ahead amid federal funding delays

At a recent board meeting, Superintendent Akil E. Ross said more than $680,000 in federal funding could be withheld from Lexington-Richland School District Five. During the 2024-25 school year, the district received … more
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Lexington Tap House closes after 2 months in business

Lexington Tap House, formerly known as Krafty Draft, has closed its doors.  “ We made the difficult decision to close Lexington Tap House as of yesterday,” the business … more
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Cayce Police Department to host Back-to-School Bash July 31

The Cayce Police Department will host its free Back-to-School Bash on Wednesday, July 31, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, located at 1804 Wilkerson St. in Cayce.  The … more
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Dining on the Dam rescheduled for Sept. 21

Presented by Palmetto Renovations, Dining on the Dam is set to return Sunday, Sept. 21, for an evening of community, cuisine and entertainment. Originally scheduled for April, the event was … more
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7K Native American artifacts documented, studied at Cayce Museum

The Cayce Historical Museum has completed an extensive inventory of more than 7,000 Native American artifacts, a project that began last spring.  Elizabeth Lumsden, the museum’s … more
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Prisma Health Urgent Care opens in West Columbia

Community members gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Prisma Health Urgent Care, located at 2510 Augusta Rd. in West Columbia near the Walmart Supercenter and I-26. According to a … more
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Rotary Club of Lexington announces annual golf tournament Sept. 8

The Rotary Club of Lexington announced the return of the Frank Mogan Cup Golf Tournament, which brings together golfers, sponsors and community members.  The event will be held Monday, … more
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New craft shop opens in Irmo

A new arts and crafts store, Searsport Rug Hooking, has officially opened its doors in Irmo.  The shop is located inside the Big Red Barn, formerly Bechman’s Barn, at 1751 Kennerly … more
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Lexington’s Gavin Smith to seek 2nd term on town council

The Town of Lexington’s youngest councilmember, Gavin Smith, is running for reelection. It’s been more than two years since he was elected to his seat in a special election at age 31 … more
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Town of Lexington coloring contest lets kids get to know the town

Lexington town council member Gavin J. Smith is inviting children to show off their artistic talents in a fun, community contest. Smith has created a Town of Lexington Coloring Book, with each … more
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Lexington 2 administrator receives national award

Angela Cooper, Lexington County School District Two’s chief human resource and organizational development officer, has won the 2025 Herb Salinger Personnel Administrator of the Year Award. … more
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Mental Health Matters: Myths about mental health

We have a very low level of mental health literacy in our culture, which is the perfect environment for myths to grow and proliferate. Even after working in the field for 36 years, I still hear … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Hitting the road with Henry, Harvey and Tom

The summer vacation season is in full swing. Millions of Americans are heading to the wilderness to get away from it all. Imagine this: You’ve pitched your tent and set up camp along a … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of July 24

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Lauren Morrow (concert) The “Nashville Nights” concert series rolls on at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.). The shows are dedicated to rising Nashville young … more
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'He's not in it for the $250.' Batesburg-Leesville mayor appeals ethics penalties involving water commission; decision will take 2 months

Mayor of Batesburg-Leesville, Lancer Shull, appeared in front of the South Carolina Ethics Commission on Thursday, July 17, with his attorney, James Randall Davis, to appeal the decision that found him guilty of state ethics law violations. The decision will be announced within 60 days...... more
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UPDATED: Family seeks answers about Byron Jackson’s in-custody death; Irmo PD provides timeline, some footage

Sixteen loved ones of Byron Jackson – the 45-year-old North Augusta, South Carolina, man who died while in Irmo police custody in June – gathered in a Columbia law office on July 15 with … more
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Cayce City Manager Michael Conley outlines vision for growth and development

Michael Conley, newly appointed city manager of Cayce, released a statement saying he’s honored to continue serving a community he's grown to respect during his years with the city’s … more
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Congaree Land Trust protects more than 100K acres in S.C., including in Lexington County

After 33 years, Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has permanently protected more than 100,000 acres of land across central South Carolina, including land in Lexington County, at the Northeast corner of the … more
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American Leadership Academy Lexington announces participation in food accessibility program

American Leadership Academy Lexington has announced its participation in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The availability of free and reduced-price meals became … more
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