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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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Knife, gun found days apart at middle school

Authorities say two Carolina Springs Middle School students were caught with weapons on school grounds in the same week, a frequency that Superintendent Keith Price called “concerning.” … more
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District 5 holds Harbison-West Elementary wall-raiser ceremony

Lexington-Richland School District Five celebrated a wall-raiser ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 27 at Harbison West Elementary School Gifted and Talent Development Magnet. The renovation project … more
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Labor Day festival salutes USA at 250

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the town of Chapin invites residents and visitors to join the 2026 Labor Day Weekend Celebration scheduled Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, … more
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College Plan announces 10 new $1K academic scholarships

The College Plan has announced the launch of the all-new Bob & Yvonne Maris National Scholarships for the 2026- 27 academic year, expanding opportunities for students pursuing higher education … more
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Lexington country singer snags Josie Music Awards nomination

Country artist Catoe White of Lexington has earned a nomination at the 2026 Josie Music Awards for his single “90 Something Country,” which has been named a nominee for Song of the Year – … more
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2 District 5 schools earn Magnet Schools of America recertification

Two Lexington-Richland School District Five schools have received national recertification by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. H.E. Corley … more
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Irmo Middle honors chorus selected to perform at Columbia conference

The Irmo Middle School Honors Chorus has been selected to perform as a featured ensemble at the South Carolina Music Educators Association’s Professional Development Conference in Columbia on Feb. … more
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LETTER: County’s land sale ignores Chapin residents’ concerns

Chapin residents spoke — clearly and repeatedly. They showed up. They participated in good faith. They voiced serious concerns about the future of their community. Yet, five members of the … more
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PELION NEWS: Attend public hearing on Pelion’s comprehensive plan

Mark the date on your calendar: On Monday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., there will be a public hearing on the 10-year comprehensive plan for the town of Pelion. This is the plan that guides Pelion’s future … more
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3 USC grads start policing career together in Lexington County

Every year, thousands of students walk across the stage at the University of South Carolina and step into the job market. Most head for offices. A few head somewhere very different. This spring, … more
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Irmo group plans food and supply drive, resource fair

Irmo Neighbors Helping Neighbors will host a food drive and community resource event from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at Rawls Creek Park in Irmo. Organizers say the event is about bringing … more
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HVAC program prepares students for in-demand career

Students at the Center for Advanced Technical Studies are gaining hands-on experience and industry-ready skills through the center’s HVAC program, a career-focused pathway designed to prepare … more
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Darline Graham wins GOP nomination for next US Senate term

COLUMBIA — Voters elected Darline Graham to take her late brother’s place on November ballots, as the full backing of President Donald Trump helped overcome criticism of her political … more
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Vintage Market Days return to state fairgrounds

Vintage Market Days will return to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds from Friday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Recently featured in Country Living Magazine as “One of the Top Flea … more
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Ceremony to remember fatal overdose victims

The mother of a 15-year-old Lexington High School student who died after taking a pressed pill laced with fentanyl will address attendees for the fifth annual International Overdose Awareness Day … more
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Lexington considers charging HOAs for streetlights

Should the town of Lexington pay for the operating costs of required streetlights in subdivisions within town limits? Following a work session Monday, Aug. 17, changes could be coming to the … more
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Police investigate Cayce hit-and-run death

Police are seeking witnesses to a weekend hit-and-run crash that claimed a Cayce woman’s life. The Cayce Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward after a pedestrian … more
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LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: Congratulations to Mission Lexington on its groundbreaking!

“Join us at the groundbreaking for Mission Lexington’s new building on Friday, Aug. 28 at 8:30 a.m.,” the organization says. “We are excited to invite you to join us for a truly historic … more
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GILBERT NEWS: Centerville Elementary now has its own spirit rock

Centerville Elementary School now has its very own spirit rock! Vulcan Materials Co. located in Batesburg-Leesville donated the large granite rock to the school. However, help was needed to move the … more
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Red Cross plans Lexington County blood drives

The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets. Every donation is critical to helping prevent the next blood … more
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School District 5, Midlands Tech launch new dual enrollment pathway

Lexington-Richland School District Five and Midlands Technical College celebrated the launch of a new dual enrollment Associate in Arts pathway on Friday, Aug. 21 at the Midlands Tech Harbison Campus … more
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TriDAC celebrates 40 years

The Tri-District Arts Consortium summer program commissioned sculptor Bob Doster to create an art sculpture celebrating 40 years of the program. Founded in 1985, TriDAC provides elite arts … more
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Visitors can talk to Revolutionary War fighters at revamped SC historic site

CLINTON — On Aug. 19, 1780, Patriots surprised British forces in an ambush known as the  Battle of Musgrove Mill , a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Exactly 246 years later, the … more
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Trump rallies for Darline Graham ahead of US Senate runoff

MYRTLE BEACH — President Donald Trump asked thousands of supporters gathered Friday, Aug. 21 in Myrtle Beach to vote for U.S. Sen. Darline Graham as a tribute to her late brother. Graham faces … more
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