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Sickle Cell Disease: More Than Just Growing Pains

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Lake Murray Dam parking to be limited as Dominion works on intake towers

While leisure activity in its parks near the Lake Murray Dam may be slowing down as winter approaches, Dominion Energy will be hard at work on the structure in the coming months.

Lexington man accused of shooting, killing victim after his father told him to do it

A Lexington father and son allegedly shot a man to death earlier this week.

Six Lexington County restaurants received C grades in November

The restaurants are located in Lexington, West Columbia and Columbia.

SLED report: slight increase in Lexington County, SC arrests

Lexington County falls in line with the state in many statistical areas when it comes to crime, though it stands apart in a few others.

Woof, Woof, Hooray: Irmo christens its first official dog park

Irmo became a little more appealing for furry friends last week.

The Catch-Up: Anticipated octopus arrives at Riverbanks Zoo

The most anticipated occupant of the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s new Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center arrived at its new home in time for the holidays.

Local sports

Irmo defeats Chapin following commanding third quarter

The Yellow Jackets beat the Eagles on the road Friday night after coming out of the halftime break and building a 20-point lead.

Irmo head coach Tim Whipple looks forward to exciting but challenging 43rd season

Legendary Irmo basketball coach Tim Whipple and his Yellow Jackets are fresh off a state championship and enter the new season with many questions surrounding the team.

Gray Collegiate basketball looks to sustain success under leadership of longtime friends

Gray Collegiate’s basketball teams entered the season No. 1 in the coaches association’s 2A boys and girls preseason polls and will have the opportunity to make history for the second consecutive year.

‘Greatest Story Ever’? Dutch Fork football overcomes 2-5 start to claim title

The Dutch Fork football team gathered on the sideline following the program’s eighth state championship win last Friday and burst into a chant that has taken special meaning over the past few weeks.

Gray Collegiate falls short of title dreams despite pushing past outside noise

Gray Collegiate entered the 2023 football season unaware of how many games it would play and where, but throughout all the distractions, the players’ focus remained on playing for a state title.

Gilbert girls enter, Dutch Fork girls climb in latest round of basketball rankings

Lexington's boys, Dutch Fork's girls and both Gray Collegiate teams remain in the latest round of rankings, while the Gilbert girls enter for the first time this season.

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Irmo defeats Chapin following commanding third quarter

With Midlands movie theater operations shrinking, $3 cinema joins recent closures

Lake Murray Dam parking to be limited as Dominion works on intake towers

Lexington man accused of shooting, killing victim after his father told him to do it