Former Alodia's restaurant in downtown Lexington to become upscale steakhouse

Joe Walker, Steve Cook, Brian Boyer and Ryan Jones
A new dining establishment is opening its doors to the public in January 2025. Previously home to Alodia’s Italian Restaurant, the new Steakhouse managed by Steve Cook, Joe Walker and Ryan …

Lexington County woman helped locals after Helene with 100 spaghetti dishes

When Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeast at the end of September, leaving many without power, Sabrina Peterson knew she wanted to help people out. After witnessing one of her friends, Jay …

Irmo makes progress on comprehensive plan, approves plans for $65M 550-home development

The Town of Irmo is working on finalizing a blueprint for the future. At the Oct. 15 meeting, Irmo Town Council gave first reading approval to the adoption of a comprehensive plan designed to …

Lexington school districts enhance support for Hispanic students with multilingual program

Approximately 8.1% of Lexington’s community is Hispanic or Latino according to the United States Census Bureau. In Lexington School District One, a total of 3,230 Hispanic or Latino …

Lexington County considers new trash collection plan

Lexington County residents could soon see a new and improved trash collection plan. At the Oct. 8 meeting, Lexington County Council agreed to consider creating a special tax district in the …

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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Oct. 17

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FRIDAY, OCT. 18 Resurrection: A Journey Tribute (concert) The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) brings back classic ’80s rock hits with Resurrection: A Journey Tribute. Expect to …

Lexington Three recognized for offering healthy, nutritious meals to students

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service, alongside Action for Healthy Kids, awarded Lexington Three with awards for providing nutritious meals. According to Action …

Lexington County boutiques aim to provide Southern fashion, personalized shopping experiences

La Canvas owners Angie Osteen-Shealy and Lucy Hendrix

Southern women are known for many notable attributes: their thick accent, tasty cooking and charming beauty. They are also known for their taste in fashion! Ladies from the South (especially within …

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Hollywood’s first canine star

Back in the 1940s, comedian W.C. Fields had this advice for colleagues: “Never work with children or animals.” He knew what he was talking about because kids and critters can steal a …

Mental Health Matters: Friendship

Loneliness has received more public attention since the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw most Americans isolated for at least some time during 2020 and 2021. In 2023, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., …

Mission Lexington helps Lexington family after house fire

Mission Lexington has provided instant assistance to a Lexington County single mother and her four children who lost their home in a fire. The Red Cross and Lexington School District One …

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Lexington County football teams earn key region wins

It was another strong week of football around Lexington County with a few teams flexing their muscle in blowout victories, while others squeaked out a win in a close contest. 
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We celebrated over 300 of Lexington’s best at Best of Lexington 2024

Hailing from all over Lexington County, business leaders, professionals and locals gathered at Seawell’s in Columbia, S.C. on July 18 to celebrate many entities that make Lexington County as …

What’s old has become new again in presidential politics. And it’s been a mighty long wait, too. For the first time in nearly a century, there’s a candidate with facial hair on a …
Admittedly, it sounds like the start of a joke: “So a presidential assassin, a pioneering automaker and an Academy Award-winning actress walk into a bar…” But it’s not.  …
Known for its quaint community, southern charm and famous buffet style restaurant, Shealy's BBQ, the Town of Batesburg-Leesville is filled with historic landmarks from times past. This small town, …
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Lexington local crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen 

Lexington local, Mary Elle Marchant, was crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen on June 29, 2024. In addition to winning her new title, Marchant was also awarded a $20,000 scholarship from the Miss South Carolina Organization. With 14 years of dance experience, she danced a routine to The Chorus Line’s opening hit, “I Hope I Get It,” for the talent portion of the competition.

Lexington native, Mary Elle Marchant, 18, was crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen on June 29, 2024. The daughter of Andy and Rhonda, Marchant is a recent graduate of River Bluff High School’s …

Friday, Oct. 25 Halloween at the Park Bring the family to Crooked Creek Park (1098 Old Lexington Hwy.) for the Halloween at the Park event. The Trick-or-Treat Trail will take you through the …
The teacher forum hosted the school board candidate forum for Lexington-Richland contenders on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Throughout the forum, candidates were asked what the most critical issue is, …
Superintendent of Lexington school district one, Dr. Gerrita Postlewait received an “extremely effective evaluation” by board members on Oct. 8. The board conducted the evaluation …
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Warm weather did not stop residents from visiting the Market at Icehouse

Throughout the past few weeks, Lexington County has started experiencing the hot and humid summers we’re known for, but the outside activities continue to prosper. This past Saturday, the Icehouse Amphitheater held its weekly Market at Icehouse.

Parkland Plaza is gaining a couple of new tenants in its shopping center. The outparcel building in the plaza is being leased to Oak Street Health, a primary health care practice providing care for …
That familiar jingle of the highly anticipated ice cream truck on a summer afternoon ignites a feeling of excitement quite like no other. And while it's not exactly ice cream, Kona Ice strives to create similar memories one shaved ice at a time.
Rio Express Grill, located at 5594 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington is now open, offering a variety of Brazilian BBQ options for locals and visitors alike.
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River Bluff, Lexington stars earn Athlete of the Week as sports action resumes

High School sports action resumed last week after Hurricane Helene delayed events around Lexington County. 

Region standings start to shape up as high school volleyball continues around Lexington County

High school volleyball is heating up as the region standings start to take shape around Lexington County. 

Lexington County teams earn crucial wins while others postpone following Helene fallout

Last week was an abbreviated week of football around Lexington County as the state deals with the fallout from Hurricane Helene. 
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