May 16, 2024

| 6/28/23 08:06 PM

Restoration of Lexington’s Old Mill dam nearly complete, walking trail to follow

Restoration efforts on Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Dam have reached their final steps. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/28/23 12:47 PM

Batesburg-Leesville asks for help in assessing flood damages

The town of Batesburg-Leesville has ratified a declaration of a state of emergency following the flash flooding on June 22. more

By Emily Okon

| 6/27/23 01:50 PM

Irmo mayor says downtown development at a ‘full stop’, grant secured for new town hall

Irmo is getting money for a new town hall, while plans to build a downtown have reached a full stop. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/27/23 10:49 AM

Portion of Lake Murray Dam walkway, lane of SC 6 to remain closed this week

Locals looking to get their exercise walking across the Lake Murray Dam will have to get their steps somewhere else for at least a few days longer. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 6/26/23 04:02 PM

Batesburg-Leesville set to approve emergency declaration after heavy flooding

There was an expectation for heavy rain, but no one was ready for the flooding that occurred in Batesburg-Leesville. more

By Emily Okon and Kailee Kokes

| 6/23/23 02:31 PM

Irmo, Columbia ask for patience on investigation of firefighter death amid accusations

“We will be patient while they gather all of the information that is needed in their investigation.” more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 6/23/23 12:53 PM

Lexington County animal shelters deal with dog overpopulation, differ on handling pit bulls

Lexington County animal shelters continue to try new tactics to deal with animal overpopulation. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/22/23 09:58 AM

West Columbia council member resigns, seat added to November election

An election year in West Columbia just got a little more stacked. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 6/21/23 05:26 PM

Lexington County man found dead after long standoff with sheriff’s deputies

A Lexington County man is dead after a long standoff with law enforcement. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/21/23 04:50 PM

Lexington school district settles lawsuit alleging teaching of critical race theory

Lexington County’s largest school district has settled a lawsuit claiming it was teaching ideas derived from critical race theory in violation of state law. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/21/23 12:15 PM

Traffic questions persist as lakefront Lexington development remains in limbo

Billboards have popped up around town questioning it and a Facebook group continues to push back online. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/21/23 09:29 AM

Online threats won’t deter drag shows in West Columbia

Suspicious online threats meant to deter a drag show at the New Brookland Tavern Friday, June 16 turned out to be meaningless. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 6/19/23 05:18 PM

Power issue at Columbia airport knocks out air conditioning, concessions

Travelers going through the Columbia Metropolitan Airport are having to do without concessions and air conditioning. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 6/17/23 11:19 AM

Body found in Lake Murray, cause of death remains unclear

A man’s body was found in Lake Murray this week, and answers on how he died remain in short supply. more

By Emily Okon

| 6/15/23 01:06 PM

National Register marker unveiled at former segregated school in West Columbia

A former segregated school in West Columbia celebrated finding its place on the National Register of Historic Places. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 6/15/23 11:14 AM

Gilbert business looks to get back to its location two years after fire

A family-owned business in Gilbert hopes to reopen soon after a fire in 2021. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/15/23 10:55 AM

Lexington-based advocate celebrates passage of SC boating safety bill

A boating and safety education bill being pushed by Lake Murray residents has made it past the state House of Representatives. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/14/23 04:40 PM

Juneteenth events in Irmo, Lexington look to grow — and grow awareness

Juneteenth continues to be a more and more prominent holiday in the U.S., and it’s a trend that very much applies to the Midlands and Lexington County. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 6/14/23 04:37 PM

Plans for Irmo downtown remain paused, space issues at Town Hall not a current priority

With plans for a proposed downtown area in the town having hit an indefinite pause, Irmo Town Council continues to consider options for a new town hall. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 6/14/23 04:17 PM

Lexington County approves property tax increase, passes budget

Lexington County Council gave third and final reading approval June 13 to the 2023-2024 budget, which includes a 5% increase in property taxes. more

By Al Dozier

| 6/14/23 12:32 PM

The Catch-Up: SC churches separate from UMC, Smallwood Cove traffic study considered

South Carolina’s largest United Methodist Church and two others in Lexington County are no longer affiliated with the denomination. more

By Kailee Kokes and Jordan Lawrencer