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SC superintendent wants to keep expanding state-funded teacher bonuses

COLUMBIA — State Superintendent Ellen Weaver will ask the Legislature for another $5 million to expand eligibility for performance-based bonuses after 400 teachers received a pay boost for the … more
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Here’s how Lexington County schools ranked in S.C. 2024-25 report cards

The 2024‑25 South Carolina state report card has revealed how Lexington County schools performed, with ratings ranging from “below average” to “excellent.” Each year, … more
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Lexington County pastor likely to succeed ex-Rep. RJ May

A Statehouse candidate endorsed by a member of the hardline-conservative House Freedom Caucus appears to have won the GOP primary runoff race Tuesday in the Midlands. In Lexington County, a … more
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Voters chose new and returning faces in 2025 Lexington County General Election, unofficial results show

Batesburg-Leesville Mayor David W. Bouknight led the race receiving 42.25% of votes cast, with Steven “Steve” Cain following with 29.14% of votes cast.  Greg Moseley received 18.31% of votes cast and Larry McConnaughhay earned 10.21%. .. more
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Lexington man arrested for role in 2023 death

Roosevelt Erik Garway Jr., 23, has been charged with accessory before the fact of murder and criminal conspiracy in connection to a 2023 homicide.  According to investigators, Allon Adams … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to 15 years after domestic violence cases, more

William David Boone, 57, of Lexington County, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for first-degree burglary, first-degree domestic violence and obstruction of justice.   According … more
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Shepherd’s Center of Lexington announces costume contest winners

The Shepherd’s Center of Lexington recently held a costume contest. Here are the winners:  Bea-Witched; Kathleen Biron-Brooks won first place, Bag Lady; Judy Bailey won second place … more
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American Leadership Academy Lexington named in online threat Oct. 29, police said

Law enforcement presence increased at Lexington’s American Leadership Academy in late October after school officials became aware of a “concerning social media post” referencing the … more
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2025 Lexington County General Election unofficial results

City of Cayce (council district seats one and three were the ballot; District One was held by Tim James and District Three was held by Hunter Sox) Tiffany Aull ran for District One Ron … more
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Nicotine pouch manufacturer might bring 170 new jobs to Lexington County

A Swedish company is looking to make a $13.5 million investment and bring 170 manufacturing jobs to Lexington County. Pending a third and final reading approval from Lexington County Council, … more
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Red Bank area Lowes Foods to open Nov. 6

Lexington County’s newest Lowes Foods grocery store will open on Nov. 6  at 8 a.m. in the Red Bank area near the new Panda Express. The store, located at 5436 Platt Springs Rd., is … more
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Septic system repair grants available for some Lexington County residents

Septic system owners in Lexington County’s Congaree Creek Watershed may qualify for financial assistance to repair or replace failing septic systems through the county’s Congaree Creek Septic 319 Project.ir or replace failing septic systems through the county’s Congaree Creek Septic 319 … more
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Lexington County sees wave of business closures

Three local businesses have recently closed their doors in Lexington County, citing reasons ranging from a change of ownership to financial strain to insurance problems. Cafe Strudel  Cafe Strudel, located at 309 S Lake Dr. in … more
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Lexington County's Veterans Day Parade honored heroes

The Lexington County Veterans Day Parade took place on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 3 p.m. in downtown Lexington. The parade honored veterans and followed a route from Butler and Haygood streets, down … more
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Mental Health Matters: Life in the in-between

I have recently been going through several normal, albeit challenging, transitions in my life, which have given me the opportunity to think about what we do with the unknowns in our lives. You know, … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Hollywood calls the Hereafter

The spookiest time of the year was upon us once more last week. Our attention turned to jack-o-lanterns, black cats and things that go boo in the night. It was also the time when the widow of … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Nov. 6

FRIDAY, NOV. 7   West Columbia Fall Back Fest Bring the family over to the corners of State and Meeting Street for the City of West Columbia’s Fall Back Fest. Enjoy live local music, … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 denies parent request to limit Chromebook usage

Lexington-Richland School District Five board members denied a parents complaint that sought to restrict student access to search engines. The complaint, filed Oct. 21 by Lake Murray Elementary … more
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Lexington 2 added 174 new hires during 2024-25 school year

Lexington County School District Two administrators shared that the district added 174 new hires between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.  “The school year was a period of growth, … more
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1 dead in Jim Spence Road crash Oct. 26

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a single-vehicle accident as George Hall Gomez Jr., 17, of Leesville.  The accident occurred at 5:25 a.m. in … more
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1 dead in single-vehicle crash on Oct. 23

Byron Paul Gunter, 37, of Lexington, has been identified as the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident on Oct. 23.  The accident occurred at 9:15 p.m. in the 2800 block of Calks … more
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Weapon found at Lexington 3 school, district says

Lexington County School District Three confirmed that a student from Batesburg-Leesville Primary School brought a weapon to school on Tuesday, Oct. 21.  According to district … more
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Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet students inspire playground upgrade for inclusivity

Two Seven Oaks Elementary School Global Magnet students, Ka'Ren Tate and Zhuri Smith, helped make their school's playground more inclusive after a persuasive writting  assignment turned into a … more
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Fired SC elections chief charged with embezzlement, misconduct

COLUMBIA — Police arrested South Carolina’s recently fired elections director, Howard Knapp, on embezzlement and misconduct-in-office charges related to his use of state-provided vehicles … more
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60 candidates vie in Lexington County’s 2025 general election

Election Day is Nov. 4. Here is a comprehensive list of all the seats that are set to expire this year in Lexington County, as well as who filed to run for those seats, according to data from … more
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