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Smokey Davis, 16-year veteran of Lexington County Council, remembered for uplifting others

Smokey Davis was known for passing out gold stars he made with the expression, “You deserve a gold star,” minted on them. He passed them to others he felt deserved recognition. more

First Lady Jill Biden speaks at West Columbia education rally

With South Carolina’s Democratic primary just more than a week away, the nation’s first lady paid a visit to West Columbia to speak at an education rally. more

33 Lexington County crossings, Saluda Riverwalk to close during railroad maintenance

Maintenance work along a CSX Transportation line that goes through Newberry and Lexington Counties on its way into Columbia and Richland County will see a rolling wave of total closures impacting crossings along that stretch. more

Lexington Town Council, flush with new members, looks to lock down priorities

Five. That's the number of priorities Lexington’s Town Council members will select from an extensive list of priorities.  more

Irmo is set to install more security cameras to combat crime

The Town of Irmo continues to push for resident safety and looks to implement more cameras in high-crime areas. more

Lexington’s Meadow Glen Middle School names new principal

One of Meadow Glen Middle’s assistant principals has received a title upgrade. more

The Catch-Up: Shaq to DJ at Cayce electronic music festival

Shaquille O'Neal will be in Cayce come March. To DJ. more

West Columbia moves forward with Saluda River bridge, eyes infill development

The City of West Columbia is considering adopting a new framework for allowing new structures to be built on already developed lots, as it moves forward with a high-profile parks project. more

Lexington man arrested for criminal solicitation of a minor

A Lexington resident has been arrested for criminal solicitation of a minor alongside other related charges. more

Man sentenced to 25 years in prison on Lexington County drug charges

A validated gang member was recently sentenced to 25 years in prison. more

Lexington man arrested in internet sex crime case

A Lexington resident has been arrested on a total of eight charges after allegedly sharing child sexual assault material. more

Ron DeSantis visits Lexington for town hall, a day before ending his presidential run

With the S.C. Republican primary on the horizon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Lexington County for a town-hall-style event – only to suspend his 2024 presidential campaign a day later.  more

Chapin man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

A Chapin resident was arrested recently for sexual exploitation of a minor. more

The Catch-Up: New Lexington Medical Center location opens

Lexington Medical Center has opened its newest care facility. more

Lexington County: 20 mph subdivision speed limit will soon be in effect

The Lexington Police Department has confirmed that all in-town neighborhoods will now have a posted speed limit of 20 miles per hour. more

Lexington County church opens up warming center as temperatures drop

With temperatures dipping into the 20s and teens this week, a local church in the Red Bank area has decided to open a warming center for anyone in need.  more

Nonprofit works to make Irmo’s Friarsgate a community hub

Irmo residents have established a neighborhood nonprofit focused on bringing people together. more

Henry’s of Cayce, set to close, hit with lawsuit related to DUI deaths

The Cayce bar and restaurant is set to close later this month, citing the state’s escalating liquor liability costs. more

Central Midlands Council of Governments has $2.9M to spend on seniors by September

Senior Citizens across the Midlands can get help covering expenses. more

Fairfax man arrested after chase that started in Swansea

A Fairfax man was arrested on drug charges after leading police, including Swanea officers, on a chase. more

Lexington County GOP elects new chair, ousted chair continues to deny removal

The Lexington County GOP has a new chair – though the previous chair, recently ousted, continues to act as though she’s leading the local Republican Party. more

3 Lexington 1 schools graded poorly in school report cards, pushing to improve

Three Lexington County School District 1 schools that didn’t do well on the latest SC School Report Cards have plans to improve students' academic performance. more

Chapin seeks public input on potential development projects

The town of Chapin is seeking ideas for how to use a piece of land being surveyed.  more

State Sen. Nikki Setzler to retire: good leaders know ‘when to let somebody else lead’

Come November, the longest-tenured sitting state senator in the U.S. will no longer reside in Lexington County. more

With severe weather threatening again, Lexington County schools to dismiss early Friday

With the National Weather Service predicting a second day of severe weather this week, some Lexington County school districts are shifting to a half-day schedule for the day. more
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