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Lexington 3 students enjoy a Thanksgiving meal

Students in Lexington Three are enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving meal today courtesy of the chefs in our Food Services Department. The menu featured turkey, dressing, mac & cheese, … more

A kind word for the Irish travelers

A few years back, I was frustrated with trying to get a book off the ground but it just wouldn’t come together. My limitations as a writer were the problem. In the course of researching and … more

Lexington-Richland 5 to provide dashboard for bond referendum project updates

At the latest meeting of the Lexington-Richland District Five school board, newly elected members were sworn into office and updates were provided on the next steps for the district’s bond … more

17-year-old Lexington resident still missing

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old Lexington resident. more

Irmo tree lighting date announced

The annual Irmo tree lighting will take place Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at Irmo Town Park. The event will feature holiday performances by Irmo Elementary School, Nursery Road Elementary School and S.C. … more

Lexington Youth Ballet announces Nutcracker performance

The Lexington Youth Ballet will perform The Nutcracker on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 for the fifth year at the Lexington Two Performing Arts Center. The ballet is directed by former principal ballerina … more

Lexington 2 dedicates Hattie’s Crossing

Lexington County School District Two, in conjunction with the Greater CWC Chamber and Visitors Center, Cypress Real Estate Partners and the City of Cayce, has dedicated Hattie’s Crossing, a new … more

1 dead after shooting outside Harbison Boulevard Bojangles

One woman is dead after being shot outside the Harbison Boulevard Bojangles on Nov. 14. Antoinette Michelle Hammonds-Colon, 40, of Columbia, was taken to a local hospital after receiving a … more

‘Unlike any other visitors center.’ Cayce’s upcoming history park construction to honor indigenous people, more

In the new year, the city of Cayce plans to break ground on a visitor center at the 12,000 Year History Park using a $2,155,000 donation. Mayor Elise Partin told the media Nov. 12 that the … more

Gilbert mobile vending now limited to benefit public, town says

The Town of Gilbert has set new rules for mobile vendors. Mobile Vendors can only be set up in General Commercial and Institutional Districts, which are specific zoning areas that designate … more

Gilbert's new animal control rules impacts dog microchipping, more

The Town of Gilbert has now adopted a new Animal Control Ordinance, aligning with Lexington County’s updated regulations. Under this ordinance, Animal Services can no longer sell or rehome … more

Public invited to give input on Lexington County road congestion study through Dec. 31

The Central Midlands Council of Governments held a public meetings on Nov. 14 in an attempt to gain public input regarding traffic congestion in the four Midlands area counties. It was at the … more

OPINION: A new era of opportunity: Why young South Carolinians should support the Capital One-Discover merger

As the president of the Central Midlands Young Democrats, I'm thrilled to voice my support for the proposed merger between Capital One and Discover and the proposed $265 billion Community Benefits … more

A Thin White Line

CUMBERLAND SOUND, Fernandina Beach, Florida (Nov. 1, 2024): The catamaran motors by pelicans perched upon piers. It passes monstrous, red-orange contraptions that could be the Martian craft from H.G. … more

10 Lexington County schools to create plans for improved performance

The 2023-2024 school year state report card has identified 10 schools in Lexington County that have been ranked as below average school. The affected schools include five high schools, one … more

Irmo native serves aboard USS America

SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 5, 2024) Information System Technician Seaman Dimitri Clay, from Irmo, South Carolina, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) performs … more

Shop with a Cop event announced

On Dec. 10 and 12 at the Walmart on Dutch Fork Road in Irmo, S.C., vetted and selected families will have the opportunity to shop with a cop. Families in need will be able to shop with members … more

Lexington-Richland 5 to hold magnet fairs to showcase offerings

Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced that they will be hosting two different magnet fairs to allow those in the district to explore the various special programs that are found at … more

Lexington Chamber announces new wine-tasting event

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has announced a new event that will help support local merchants as the holiday season approaches. The event is called Vino and Vibes and those who … more

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department awarded 2024 ARCC Grant

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department was recently announced as a recipient of a 2024 ARCC grant given by the South Carolina Department of Aging as a part of celebrating National Family … more

1 dead after Highway 21 motorcycle accident

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died after a motorcycle accident on Highway 21 near Interstate 26 at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Nov. 9. … more

State Election Commission announces record voter turnout for 2024

More than 2.5 million voters turned out in the state of South Carolina for this year’s general election. 108,000 residents voted absentee, 1,472,000 residents voted early and 977,000 … more

Chapin’s Voices Community Writer’s Workshop empowers young writers

Numerous families, students, friends and community members gathered at Chapin Town Hall to support the fourth-grade writers of Chapin Elementary. The event featured The Chapin’s Voices … more

Anderson wins Lexington 1’s final empty seat after recount

Mike Anderson has won Lexington One’s final empty seat for the board of trustees after a recount. The recount was between two candidates: Mike Anderson and Dana Homesley. After the … more
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