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Lexington County municipalities unite for road maintenance change

Representatives of Lexington County’s 18 municipalities gathered for an unusual meeting on May 19 to address the on-going conflicts with Lexington County Council on road maintenance issues. …

Chapin Baptist Church’s 5th annual car show brings generations together
Former Lexington basketball star Cam Scott decommitted from Texas and announced his decision to play at the University of South Carolina under head coach Lamont Paris.

Lexington’s Cam Scott announces college decision, will play for Gamecocks close to home

Shiniqua Mays is the Lexington County School District 3 teacher of the year
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The Catch-up: Cayce Elementary holds 4th Unified Day

Cayce Elementary held their 4th Unified Day this past week. As part of being a Special Olympics School, the goal of Unified Day is to “provide an opportunity for students.

Lexington area dance companies team up for Starlight Gala April 19

Typically, on the weekends, the Icehouse Amphitheater is the place to go for live rock, soul or country bands. The stage is usually set up with drums and amps for rockers or honky-tonkers or funk fiends.

April is Autism Awareness Month. This Midlands Tech student encourages individuality

Malachi Johnson

One in 36. This is the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the number of children who have been identified as being on the autism spectrum disorder.

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Lexington County baseball, softball teams enter final week of the season with more to prove

The baseball and softball season is almost finished in Lexington County with the last few games taking place this week before playoffs begin.

Dutch Fork players sweep Athlete of the Week after clutch performances

This week’s winners of Athlete of the Week both come from Dutch Fork High School and had clutch performances to help deliver their team a win.

The soccer season is entering its final week with many teams from the county looking to make any final polishes before playoffs begin.

Teams seek to end strong as soccer regular season wraps up around Lexington County
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Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of April 18

Rod McCoy

Want to go out? Here is what you can do!

Your ancestors were in a state of shock 112 years ago. How could the RMS Titanic, the engineering marvel of its age, a ship designed with such exacting care that it was proclaimed …
Kristina Train (left), Miko Marks (right)
When it comes to classic country music, there are certain names that are legendary; their iconic status will remain forever unchallenged. Think about Willie Nelson or Johnny Cash or George Strait.
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Georgetown, S.C. superintendent Price selected for Lexington One superintendent-elect, superintendent positions

Keith Price has been selected as the superintendent-elect/superintendent for Lexington County School District One. “We are delighted to announce Mr. Keith Price as our new …

Lexington Medical Center has opened up the doors to two more facilities in the Midlands.
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Gregory D. Little will be Midlands Technical College’s seventh president. The Midlands Technical College Commission made the selection after four finalists, including Vicky Wood, …
Man with facial hair exhales vape.
In light of increased numbers of e-cigarettes being confiscated from school-aged children, the South Carolina Senate has passed a bipartisan proposal that aims to crack down on the number of illegal …
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Farmers market brought vendors, community together in Batesburg

Beulah Roasting Co. hosted its first Fulmer St. Market on March 21. The outdoor farmers market featured more than 10 vendors on the streets of downtown Batesburg. 

Belly’s Southern Pride is closed for now and the owners plan to move to a new location in the coming weeks.
A Lexington barbecue restaurant is temporarily closed but they are going to reopen in a couple of weeks. Belly’s Southern Pride located at 2508 Augusta Hwy. across from Lexington High School closed their doors temporarily on March 30.
A lot of us probably think about giving up our nine-to-five life and pursuing our dreams.
It seems like breweries are popping up everywhere across the South Carolina landscape, and Lexington County is no exception.
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Chapin head coach Justin Gentry is retiring after 14 seasons with the Eagles. Gentry earned almost 100 wins with the Eagles and led the school from class 3A to 5A.

Chapin football coach retires after 14 seasons with school

Chapin’s football program will be under new leadership for the first time in a long time next season. 

Lexington One superintendent finalists include current superintendents in S.C., Va., Iowa

The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees has selected three finalists, all of them current school district superintendents around the country, for the position of superintendent/superintendent-elect.
The Gamecocks have completely revamped the roster after losing major contributors from last season’s squad.

New look Gamecocks adjusting during spring practice period

The University of South Carolina’s Spring football game is less than two weeks away, and incoming players have spent the last few weeks getting adjusted to their new environment. 
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20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons
Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.
Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.
Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?
Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.
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