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Rotary Club of Cayce-West Columbia honors students of the quarter

The Cayce-West Columbia Rotary club held a meeting to honor the students of the quarter. Ashley McDonald, the teacher of the year for Saluda River Academy for the Arts, was also recognized. … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Feb. 27

FRIDAY, FEB. 28 Split Rail (concert) Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting St.) welcomes Split Rail to the Parlor’s Friday night concert slot. The band plays … more
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Deer antler measuring sessions to happen in Lexington County

The SCDNR is hosting deer antler measuring sessions through South Carolina. According to the press release, 8,413 sets of white-tailed deer antlers, including 8,080 typical racks and 333 … more
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Boho Market in Lexington is looking for vendors

Boho Market begins on March 2 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. located at 2514 Augusta Hwy. in Lexington. They are looking for vendors. If interested, contact the events coordinator, Brandy, at … more
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S.C. Department of Natural Resources branch has moved to West Columbia

The SCDNR customer service team moved to a new building located at 260 D Epting Ln. in West Columbia. The customer service phone numbers will remain the same. “Customers are … more
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Lexington police to host Citizens Police Academy starting March 11

The Lexington Police Department is looking for applicants for their Citizens Police Academy that will begin on Tuesday, March 11. The citizens police academy will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. … more
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Town of Irmo to host open house Feb. 24 for town hall project

The town of Irmo invites the public to discuss the new Irmo town hall project. This will take place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Irmo Municipal Building located at 7300 Woodrow St. in Irmo. … more
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Blowfish chili cook-off postponed to March 2

After inclement weather, the 11th Annual Lexington County Chili Cook Off hosted by the Lexington County Blowfish was postponed. The new date is March 2 from noon until 5 p.m. This event will … more
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Lexington County earns clean financial report for 2023-24 fiscal year

Lexington County was said to have clean financial reporting during the Feb. 11 Lexington County Council meeting where William Hancock of The Brittingham Group presented the 2023-24 fiscal year … more
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Chapin Road development could bring additional retailers, restaurants and more to the area

A development that could bring additional boutique retailers, restaurants and medical offices to Chapin will break ground this year. To be located at the intersection of Chapin Road and Primrose … more
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Mental Health Matters: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of types of therapy for improving mental health and well-being. Some come from the Freudian tradition, while others have been a reaction against Freud’s way … more
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful partnership brings new mural to Cayce

Muralist Jahnna Blyben used her skill on the outside of Cayce's One Love Mart, a convenience store.  District 2 Councilman Byron Thomas posted on Facebook that the mural was free to the … more
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LEXPO showed Lexington residents what local organizations have to offer

LEXPO, Lexington’s Largest Business Expo, was held on Feb. 13 at Barr Road Sports Complex located at 213 Barr Rd. in Lexington. This event was hosted by the Lexington Chamber and Visitors … more
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Batesburg-Leesville fire, police departments give 2024 reports

At the most recent Batesburg-Leesville Town Council meeting, the fire and police departments provided reports to council members. Fire Chief, Josh Frye, reported that the department responded to … more
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Firefighter Memorial Service: 105 S.C. firefighters remembered

Columbia, South Carolina (Feb. 15, 2025)—The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association honored 105 firefighters who died last year during its annual Firefighter Memorial Service on … more
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Lexington Paint and Flooring to close after 40 years, remembering owner Wayne Patton Whiteside

Lauren Whiteside Mann fondly remembers her father, Wayne Patton Whiteside, as a people-person who could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. A Lexington native, Wayne, was born on March … more
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Sandhills Middle School showcases academic growth and student achievement

Sandhills Middle School highlighted its academic growth at the recent Lexington Four school board meeting. The school currently serves 490 seventh and eighth grade students with a staff of 38 … more
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Springdale Elementary School welcomes chickens

Why did the chicken cross the road? To hang out with the students at Springdale Elementary School, of course! Springdale Elementary welcomed eight Rhode Island Red chickens, each around 11 … more
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OPINION: The case for legislative term limits in S.C.

Each year about this time, I use the return of the General Assembly as an opportunity to call for legislative term limits. It's usually in the form of a newspaper editorial, and the feedback I … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Feb. 20

FRIDAY, FEB. 21 Friday Dinner Cruise The Spirit of Lake Murray (docked at 216 Shadowood Dr.) hosts a Friday night dinner cruise around Lake Murray. The boat will open at 5:30 p.m., and the … more
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S.C. firefighter memorial service to be held in Irmo Feb. 15

The South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association will honor the lives of 105 state firefighters who died in the last year, some in the line of duty. The service will take place on Feb. … more
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Stamp and postcard show happening Feb. 22-23 in West Columbia

The Columbia Philatelic Society is hosting its winter stamp and postcard show on Feb. 22-23 at the Tri-City Leisure Center, 485 Brooks Ave. in West Columbia. Anyone interested in stamp or … more
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport had record-setting passenger numbers in 2024

Columbia Metropolitan Airport welcomed more than 1.3 million passengers in 2024, an 11% increase over 2023. “This is a significant accomplishment for the airport—inclusive of our … more
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1 dead after South Lake Drive accident Feb. 4

Nathan Scott Ash, 20, of Pelion was identified as the person who died in a motorcycle-versus-vehicle accident on Feb. 4. The accident occurred in the 1700 block of S. Lake Drive in Lexington … more
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City of Cayce chooses new assistant city manager

Wesley K. Crosby, who has more than 20 years of experience in public administration, grant administration and project management, has been hired as the new assistant city manager for the city of … more
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