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NFL star boosts Irmo schools with $30K donation

Lexington-Richland School District Five students and staff received an unforgettable surprise when former Irmo Yellow Jacket and current Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori returned to his … more
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Wood Elementary marks 50-year milestone

Herbert A. Wood Elementary School in West Columbia is marking a big milestone this year, and the community will have a chance to join in. The school will celebrate its 50th year as a place where … more
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Irmo High student council launches suicide prevention awareness campaign

The Irmo High School Student Council is recognizing Suicide Prevention Month throughout September with a series of Wellness Wednesday activities designed to increase student awareness of suicide … more
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SC troopers ramp up DUI enforcement ahead of Labor Day weekend

COLUMBIA — With increased traffic expected on roadways over the Labor Day weekend, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is stepping up enforcement and education efforts to save lives as … more
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Register by Saturday for 2026 Lake Sweep/River Sweep

Registration is due Saturday, Sept. 5 to get a T-shirt and participate in Lake Sweep/River Sweep, an annual cleanup of Lake Murray and surrounding waterways. This event is coordinated by Keep … more
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‘Guns to garden tools’ firearm disposal event planned

Owners of unwanted firearms will have a chance to see how they can be turned into garden tools, art and jewelry at a free “Guns to Gardens” event on Saturday, Sept. 26. Hosted by McGregor … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Sex scandal deployed to blackmail blind senator

Sex, scandal and politics have been an unholy trinity throughout America’s history since day one. In 1792, three members of Congress quietly investigated Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton’s … more
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COMMENTARY: Drinks with Buffalo Bill

I’ve drifted far from home ... Dearly Departed, they call this Denver bar. With good reason. Joseph Bona pumped embalming fluid into Buffalo Bill here. Plus, they sold caskets in this bar once upon … more
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Murdaugh’s defense eyes Midlands as venue for double-murder retrial

Alex Murdaugh’s defense team has shifted its focus on the Midlands as a venue for the disgraced attorney’s murder retrial given the judge’s apprehension over its Charleston County … more
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USC enrollment nears 42,000 at flagship campus

The University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus is welcoming thousands of new college students from across South Carolina, the nation and the world.  With an increase in overall enrollment, … more
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For Fulmer Middle’s 8th grade families, planning for future begins now

For Fulmer Middle School eighth graders and their families, the future is here — and there’s no time like the present to plan for it. That was the goal of the West Columbia school’s Eighth … more
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School District 5 plans career, tech talent summit, CATS open house

School District Five Career and Technical Education will host a Talent Summit for businesses and community organizations from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. The event will provide an … more
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Cayce assistant principal represents South Carolina in Mrs. American event

Cayce Elementary Assistant Principal Ashley Caulder is representing her state as Mrs. South Carolina American in the Mrs. American competition. For Caulder, the opportunity to represent South … more
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Lexington teen featured on Times Square billboards

A picture of Lexington teen Dylan “Pickles” Morton is scheduled to appear in Times Square on Saturday, Sept. 12, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society Times Square Video … more
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Coroner identifies pedestrian killed in Cayce crash

Authorities have identified a 37-year-old Cayce woman as the victim struck and killed by a car in an Aug. 23 hit-and-run crash. Janyne Renee Mbeng, 37, was walking in the road when a vehicle … more
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Mission Lexington breaks ground on new campus

Mission Lexington ceremonially broke ground on its North Lake Street campus Friday, Aug. 28. "This day represents far more than the start of a construction project," Amy Reeves, CEO of Mission … more
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Lexington Chamber honors Blowfish owners

Whether it’s becoming Coastal Plain League champions and hoisting the Petit Cup or launching Lexington’s popular Shamrock Parade, Lexington County Blowfish owner Bill Shanahan attributes his … more
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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Delving further into neurodivergence and mental well-being

In my last column, I shared a general overview of neurodivergence, sensory processing disorders and mental health. Today, I want to look at how these conditions can lead to the classification of a … more
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GILBERT NEWS: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

A library card hits all the right notes! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Kelly R. Poole, director of the Lexington County Library, said libraries are for everyone and that this year’s … more
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Cocktail sandwiches: A Charleston recipe circa 1960

These are wonderful small-bite sandwiches that are easy to make and a hit with everyone. There are various recipes for Charleston cocktail sandwiches , some of which I have shared in this column … more
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Artist visits Cayce as city moves forward with SC’s 1st troll installation

The city of Cayce welcomed internationally recognized artist Thomas Dambo last weekend as the city moves into the next phase of bringing South Carolina’s first Thomas Dambo troll installation to … more
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As $2.7B interchange project advances, federal officials praise SC for clearing up congestion

LEXINGTON — A major Columbia-area interchange project to unsnarl a notorious bottleneck is a prime example of the work states should be doing to improve roadways, a federal highway official said … more
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Removal of sugary snacks and drinks from SC grocery benefits delayed after court order

COLUMBIA — South Carolinians who use grocery assistance can continue to buy candy, sodas and other sugary drinks until at least November following a federal court decision voiding the program in … more
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SC legislators approve $350M in earmarks, agree to changes next year

COLUMBIA — The General Assembly  passed a deal Aug. 25 spending $350 million on a long list  of legislator-sponsored spending that includes parks, building renovations, water and sewer … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: One businessman’s loss saved countless lives

Not all pain is equal. Some hurts cut deeper, burn hotter than others. Yet more than 100 years ago, one man reached beyond his own suffering and found a way to spare others his experience. This is … more
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