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Springdale Elementary opens doors for AgVenture Evening

Springdale Elementary School in West Columbia hosted an AgVenture Evening on Thursday, Sept. 10, welcoming families to experience the school's expanding agricultural initiatives and see firsthand how … more
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9 District 5 students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Nine students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been announced as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.  These academically talented high school seniors have … more
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Pelion honors ‘Hometown Heroes’

David Mills of American Legion Pelion Post 101 is busy hanging the Hometown Hero banners in Pelion. more

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: The landscape of mental health for American farmers

I’ve been thinking about Labor Day over the past few weeks. When I was a child, Labor Day represented the last summer holiday where we went to a local park with extended family. A … more
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Court moves Alex Murdaugh retrial to Sumter County

In an eight-page court order released by the 14th Judicial Circuit on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the court found that Sumter County is “best suited” for the retrial of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh. … more
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Midlands Tech expands building construction technology training

Midlands Technical College hosted a ceremonial beam signing Thursday, Sept. 10 to mark the expansion of building construction technology training at the college. The project, supported by a $1 … more
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PELION NEWS: Senior center plans trip to McLeod Farms in McBee

The Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission’s Pelion Senior Center will play Drumbeat on Sunday, Sept. 20 and bocce on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Members will participate in crafts on Wednesday, … more
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Lexington County opens new coroner’s office

Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lexington County Coroner’s Office on Thursday, Sept. 10. Located at Red Bank Crossing, the new office gives Coroner Margaret Fisher and her … more
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Lexington’s Week of Restaurants underway

The Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center, in partnership with the town of Lexington, announced the return of Lexington’s Week of Restaurants from Thursday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 20. … more
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Coroner IDs pedestrian killed in Labor Day crash

Officials have identified an Easley man as the victim in a predawn Labor Day crash where a driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Interstate 26 in Lexington County. Robert Edward Dove, 42, of … more
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Sumter County chosen for Murdaugh retrial

Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder retrial scheduled for April 2027 will be held in Sumter County, the presiding judge ordered today, Tuesday, Sept. 8. The new courthouse venue, in the town of Sumter, … more
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Red Cross schedules blood drives in Lexington County

The American Red Cross urges people not to wait to make a lifesaving impact this fall by scheduling a blood or platelet donation appointment in September. The blood supply remains vulnerable after … more
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Dominion Energy to lower Lake Murray water level this fall

In consultation with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, Dominion Energy says it will begin a drawdown of Lake Murray this … more
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Builders break ground on 2nd ‘Michael’s House’ charity home

The Mungo Homes Foundation, with the support of Mungo Homes and McGuinn Homes, broke ground Monday, Sept. 8 on the second annual Michael’s House, a home built for charity in the Canary Woods … more
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Lexington County student awarded Oklahoma State scholarship

STILLWATER, Okla. — A Lexington County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with academic scholarship support for the 2026-27 … more
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How many South Carolina college grads stay in state for work?

COLUMBIA — Over the past decade and a half, more than 60% of South Carolina college graduates went to work in the Palmetto State in the year after receiving their diploma. But by year three, … more
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Here’s what happened to the late Sen. Graham’s leftover campaign dollars

COLUMBIA — As Sen. Darline Graham prepares to take on Democrat Annie Andrews in November to keep the seat for the next six years, she’ll do so having inherited much of her late brother’s … more
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ACLU can share execution records already made public, SC Supreme Court says

COLUMBIA — A civil rights group can’t face punishment for releasing certain information about the execution process, the state Supreme Court said Wednesday. The opinion from the state’s … more
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LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: ‘Week of Restaurants’ and a fond farewell to Dolly Parton

Heat and football dominated the news last week. Above-normal temperatures, including humidity, were an everyday occurrence. We were most thankful for a shower or two. Even breaking records … more
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Lexington teen plays Carnegie Hall concert

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? A classic joke substitutes “Practice, practice, practice” for turn-by-turn directions to the Manhattan mainstay, but River Bluff High School freshman … more
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Chapin draws Labor Day crowd

Thousands of people flocked to downtown Chapin to celebrate the unofficial end of summer with a Labor Day parade on Monday, Sept. 7, capping off the three-day Chapin Labor Day Weekend Celebration. … more

Pumpkin cheese ball a centerpiece for tabletop or buffet

This is a delicious, seasonal cheese ball that features some unusual ingredients as well as those you would expect. This will serve up to 24 and is something you can make a few days ahead. … more
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GILBERT NEWS: Lake Murray VFW plans Karen Zaledzieski fundraiser

A special fundraiser and dinner will be given by Lake Murray VFW Post 6740 for Karen Zaledzieski on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Karen Zaledzieski is a member of the VFW Post 6740 Auxiliary. … more
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District celebrates wall-raiser ceremony at Nursery Road Elementary

Lexington-Richland School District Five celebrated a wall-raiser ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 4 at Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet in Irmo. The renovation project will enclose existing … more
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PELION NEWS: Make plans to attend annual Pelion Peanut Party

The 45th annual Pelion Peanut Party will be held Nov. 6-7. Applications are now available for craft and business vendors. Email peanutpartycrafters@gmail.com for your application. All information you … more
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