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Riverbanks Zoo's seal makes Super Bowl LV pick

Posted 2/5/21

For the 4th consecutive year, Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia held a ceremony at its Sea Lion Landing pool Friday in which 1 of the inhabitants makes its choice to win the Super Bowl. Picking this year …

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April 18, 2024

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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

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.

Lexington Medical Center opens new facilities, honors nurses

Lexington Medical Center has opened up the doors to two more facilities in the Midlands.

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 …

Former Lexington 1 superintendent Little to be next Midlands Tech president

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, …

Local sports

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

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.

Lacrosse playoffs begin around Lexington County

Playoff lacrosse is underway in South Carolina with eight Lexington County teams qualifying for a shot at the state championship.

Standings tighten as soccer teams begin penultimate week of season

The end of the soccer season is in sight and the standings are starting to tighten with a few Lexington County teams fighting for top spots with only a handful of games left.

Baseball, softball teams add wins as sights set on season’s home stretch

The baseball and softball season is almost complete, and the playoff picture is starting to form for teams around Lexington County after another week of action on the diamond. The race for the …