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Man found dead in Lake Murray identified, no cause of death announced

A body found in Lake Murray has been identified, but a cause of death has yet to be released. more
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West Columbia council member resigns, seat added to November election

An election year in West Columbia just got a little more stacked. more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lexington felon gets eight years for possessing firearm

A Lexington resident has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison. more
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Prison time, heavy fines for Batesburg business that mistreated 55 foreign workers

Two Batesburg residents have been sentenced for labor trafficking. more
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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
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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
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Riley’s Drugs looks forward to 100th anniversary

Riley’s Drugs, an independent and family-owned pharmacy, said goodbye to a long-time employee but looks forward to its upcoming centennial milestone. more
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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
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Amid uncertainty about roads funding, Lexington County mulls paving dirt roads

Roughly half of Lexington County’s roads are unpaved, and paving them will cost millions. more
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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
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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
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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
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Gilbert man to serve 23 years in prison for soliciting minor

A Gilbert man will serve 23 years in prison for attempting to solicit a minor for sexual activity. more
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Lexington County school districts announce new principal, deputy superintendent

Two school districts in Lexington County announced high-profile hires this week. more
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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
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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
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In SC high school sports, debate persists about public charters and competitive balance

Many residents aren’t happy with the perceived competitive imbalance at the 2A level, where public charter schools often face off with traditional public schools. more
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Lexington town administrator, who held post since 2010, resigns

The Town of Lexington needs a new town administrator. more
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Irmo considers first responder memorial after death of firefighter

After one of its own was killed in the line of duty, the Town of Irmo is considering a new memorial. more
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Lexington High water tower makes sure people know they’re in ‘Wildcat Country’

A new symbol of “Wildcat Country” now greets drivers along Augusta Highway. more
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