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1 dead after single-vehicle accident on Westwoods Drive in Chapin

Christopher Lee Morris, 37, of Little Mountain, has been identified as the person who died in a single-vehicle accident in the Chapin area on Jan. 31. According to Lexington County Coroner … more
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Lexington Medical Center launches new volunteer program

Lexington Medical Center has launched a volunteer program called the Nightingales for retirees from all fields of nursing. Volunteers will help check clinician supplies, spend time with … more
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Gaston man charged with kidnapping, stalking, assault and battery

A Lexington County man followed a woman home after asking her if she was married while speaking to her at a gas station. Joey Miles Strickland, 41, of Gaston, was arrested by Lexington County … more
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Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center to host LEXPO Feb. 13

Lexpo, Lexington’s Largest Business Expo will be held on Feb. 13 from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Barr Road Sports Complex located at 213 Barr Road in Lexington. This event is hosted by the … more
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Lexington County restores road maintenance agreement

The long fight over road maintenance in Lexington County is finally over. After months of backlash on its cancellation of a long-standing road maintenance agreement with cities and towns, … more
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Lexington County is getting another drive-thru coffee joint

Lexington’s new Canal Coffee is one of many drive-thru coffee joints in the area. Scheduled to open Feb. 8, Canal Coffee is at 510 Columbia Ave. in Lexington near downtown and the … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: How a kids’ toy named the Super Bowl

Lamar Hunt had a problem. The big game, the biggest of its kind ever held, was being planned. And it needed a name worthy of the occasion. Hunt, an oil tycoon’s son, had been crazy about … more
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Ready for Valentine's Day?

How are you planning to spoil your special someone on Feb. 14? Contrary to popular belief, flowers and chocolate may not be the only way to their heart. Instead, win over the affections of your … more
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3 Lexington-Richland 5 schools earn merit awards from Magnet Schools of America

Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet, Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet and Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet have received merit awards by the Magnet schools of America. … more
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Mental Health Matters: Sleep

According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 to 70 million adults have sleep disorders. This includes sleep apnea, narcolepsy and insomnia. A lack of uninterrupted, restful sleep of seven to … more
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Brookland-Cayce High School educational foundation to host gala Feb. 6

Brookland-Cayce High School teacher Beth Cleland and Nikki Seltzer, the longest serving senator in South Carolina history will both be recognized on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the annual Brookland-Cayce … more
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'State of the art’ improvements planned for Rawls Creek Park in Irmo

Rawls Creek Park will become an “inclusive playground and interactive art project” with a financial boost of $140,000 approved by the Irmo Town Council at the Jan. 28 meeting. .The … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Gilbert’s star-spangled excellent adventure

Gilbert Bates was getting madder by the minute. The 31-year-old farmer was chewing the fat with a neighbor in November 1867. The man was a Radical Republican (like being a “woke” … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Feb. 6

FRIDAY, FEB. 7 Free Fridays Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) invites you and the family to Free Fridays. Every Friday in January and February, residents of Richland and Lexington … more
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White Knoll High School teacher charged with assaulting student

Fritzie Suerto Refamonte, 45, an educator at White Knoll High School has been charged with third-degree assault and battery according to an arrest warrant. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said … more
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Herb Festival to take place in April

The 13th annual Herb Festival will take place at the Lexington County Museum on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 100 types of herbs and plants available for sale as well as local … more
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Town of Lexington orders Ripple Fiber work halt

The Town of Lexington has issued a stop work order for the Ripple Fiber company following repeated incidents where they have hit and damaged Dominion Energy gas lines. While Lexington does have … more
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12, including 1 Gaston resident, indicted in email compromise scheme

Twelve U.S. citizens, including one person from Lexington County, have been indicted on 12 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering for defrauding many victims across the … more
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Lexington County resident arrested on child sex abuse charges

One Lexington County resident has been arrested on child sex abuse material charges, according to State Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office. 38-year-old Batesburg-Leesville resident Jake … more
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Here's what Lexington County Republican, Democratic parties said about Trump's win

Considering 66% of Lexington County voters cast ballots for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, emotions are generally positive across the area after the Jan. 20 inauguration. 2024 … more
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S.C. already preparing for American Revolution's 250th anniversary with educational material, event planning

What is a Sestercentennial? That’s a word some are using in reference to July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Also called a semiquincentennial, this … more
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Lexington 2 opens limited school choice registration

Lexington Two school district has opened registration for its limited school choice for the 2025-26 school year. This program allows students to attend schools outside their designated attendance … more
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Leesville native loads a machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard USS Blue Ridge

TOKYO BAY (Jan. 25, 2025) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class Aiden Blanchette, from Leesville, South Carolina, loads an M240B machine gun with ammunition during a live-fire exercise aboard the … more
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‘Hallelujah.’ Many Lexington County parents are happy with S.C. cell phone policy, others worry it’s too restrictive

Recently, we asked our newsletter readers to send their thoughts on the new cell phone policy implemented in schools across the state. The community’s response has been mixed, reflecting both … more
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Gray Collegiate Academy announces Irmo satellite to open this August

Gray Collegiate will open a new satellite campus in Irmo in August 2025, serving around 600 students in sixth through 10th grade. The campus, located at 617 Koon Rd., will serve as an extension of … more
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