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

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.
The South Carolina women’s basketball team held their 2024 NCAA championship victory parade April 14, riding down Columbia’s Main Street. The Gamecocks defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 in the most viewed basketball game, college or pro, since 2019.

Gamecocks celebrate 2024 national championship with parade down Columbia’s Main Street

Lexington Medical Center opens new facilities, honors nurses
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
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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.

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 …

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Carolina Scorpions suspend season with hopes to return to the field in 2025

The Carolina Scorpions women’s tackle football team canceled its 2024 season after dealing with field and personnel issues ahead of its scheduled season opener.
The Carolina Scorpions, a local women’s tackle football team from the area, made what was once an unthinkable decision last week, which left the organization’s future up in the air.

Lexington, Brookland-Cayce standouts win Athlete of the Week as seasons near end

This week’s Athlete of the Week winners came in clutch for their teams in some of the season’s most important matches.

The SCHSL lacrosse playoffs began this week with eight Lexington County teams qualifying for a chance at a state title.

Lacrosse playoffs begin around Lexington County
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Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of April 18

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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 …
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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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Former Lexington 1 superintendent Little to be next Midlands Tech president

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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 …
The Lexington County Mental Health Center recently announced a partnership with the West Columbia and Cayce Police Department to have a mental health professional from the center work alongside …
Six Lexington County restaurants received a C grade, the lowest food grade given out by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, during the month of January.
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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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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. 
The American Leadership Academy archery team was started in January and consists of over 60 middle and high school students.

Lexington‘s American Leadership Academy archery looks to set foundation for future

For months, American Leadership Academy history teacher, Will Harmon, advocated for an archery team to the school’s athletic director. 
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