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‘Wise beyond his years.’ 18-year-old Charlie Clamp was beloved in Lexington, beyond

An athlete, W. Wyman King Academy Knight, son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Charlie James Clamp of Lexington passed on June 21 after an over two-year battle with Osteosarcoma. The 18 … more

Lighthouse for Life hosts grand opening of The Harbor

The Harbor, Lighthouse for Life’s new drop-in center for human trafficking survivors, hosted its grand opening at 1038 St. Andrews Rd. in Columbia on June 3. Several people from the community … more

Lexington County is home to many landmarks on the National Registry of Historic Places

Lexington County is well known for being a thriving, modern and family-friendly community. It’s growing popularity has drawn in crowds from different towns and states, making it a wonderful … more

Centerville Elementary principal to transition to Lexington Elementary

Lexington One school district board of trustees approved 22 staffing recommendations for the upcoming school year at the June 27 special called meeting. After exiting executive session, the board … more

246th Army Band rocks Icehouse Amphitheater with Independence Day concert

Lexington county residents gathered at the icehouse amphitheater for a free concert and firework show on June 28. Many of those in attendance dressed in American swag and beat the heat with some ice … more

The Catch-Up: Lexington Two students will eat free for upcoming school year

Because of Lexington School District Two’s participation in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), all students within the school district will eat breakfast and lunch at no cost for the … more

Lexington County Sheriff 's Department’s Project Lifesaver helps bring loved ones home

When a loved one wanders, perhaps one with Alzheimer’s, it’s often a scary moment for families and friends left scrambling to bring their loved one home. Project Lifesaver is a program … more

The Catch-Up: Former Lexington County deputy arrested for domestic violence

A former Lexington County Sheriff’s Department deputy has been arrested on five counts of domestic violence, according to the State Law Enforcement Division. more

Opinion: Congress must act to fully cover anti-obesity medications under Part D

Many observers and experts widely agree that the American healthcare system's status is one of the most unequal among developed nations. more

S.C. Housing warns of fraudulent claims regarding Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist

S.C. Housing is alerting vulnerable South Carolina households to a false online claim that S.C. Housing’s Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist is opening. more

Lexington to spend millions on ‘Sunset Split’

The Town of Lexington hopes to fix the major traffic problems plaguing the Sunset Boulevard and Corley Mill corridor with a multi-million million project known as the Sunset Split. more

Lexington One approves budget with slight teacher raise, new programs

Lexington District One school board recently passed the upcoming school year budget totaling $385.1 million with no millage increase. The 2024-25 budget has 90% of the budget designated to salaries. more

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour comes to Lexington County

According to its website, “The SC Ag+art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets that feature local artisans at every stop. more

The Catch Up: Lexington One announces free and reduced meal policy

The Lexington One School District has announced their policy for free and reduced breakfast and lunch for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. more

Red Bank nonprofit provides community support, educational opportunities

Four years ago, community members and educators met in the White Knoll area to talk and initiate positive change. Action stemmed from conversations and S.E.A. Place was born as a nonprofit with the acronym standing for support, education and advisement, which is what they strive for. more

South Carolina, national organizations share tips for fun, safe summer

The air is beginning to pick up the smell of barbecue and the sun is sticking around just a little bit longer as the first day of summer approaches. Thursday, June 20, officially marks the beginning of this carefree season. While swimming, sunshine and cookouts make this season what it is, there are a few safety tips to keep in mind so your summer festivities run smoothly this year. more

IRS warns against scams targeting South Carolina seniors; joins other federal agencies to recognize special awareness day

As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. more

Lexington Two offers school resource officer training for state officers

Lexington Two school district just wrapped up its first week-long training for school resource officers. more

HUD makes $1.9 million available to address youth homelessness in South Carolina

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $51.1 million in Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants to 38 communities across 26 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. more

The Catch-Up: Fiber internet coming to over 8,000 Lexington homes

Fiber-optic internet provider, Ripple Fiber, has now gone live in Lexington County. Over 8,500 residences across the county, including those in the Kenwood and Royal Creek neighborhood, currently have access to the new technology. more

American Leadership Academy Lexington educator named teacher of the year at Charter Institute banquet

The American Leadership Academy wrapped up its first year as a public charter school in Lexington. One of its teachers, Mary Elizabeth Farmer, was named the 2024-25 Nathan Yon Institute Teacher of the Year at last month’s Charter Institute at Erskine’s awards banquet. more

Animal Services encourages adoption, low-cost vet care

Lexington County Animal Services has a few programs in place to encourage adoption and limit euthanization. more

SCDOT asks for public input on Momentum 2050 plan through survey on transportation

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey. Momentum 2050 is the statewide plan for the future of South Carolina’s transportation network. more

S.C. expands property tax exemption for disabled veterans

Disabled veterans can now obtain a South Carolina Property Tax exemption on real estate from the year in which they became disabled. The more
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