UPDATED: Family seeks answers about Byron Jackson’s in-custody death; Irmo PD provides timeline
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says K-9 Sam died of heat-related illness during training session
Midlands water politics boil over: Is Batesburg-Leesville mayor scapegoat for S.C. ethics issue?
Which Lexington County school district pays teachers the most?
All Lexington County school districts have finalized their 2025-26 general fund budget, so what is the starting pay for teachers in each district? South Carolina lawmakers approved a $1,500 …
Lexington County candidate filing begins Aug. 1
From Aug. 1 to Aug. 15, Lexington County locals who want to see their own names on the ballot this November can file for candidacy. Election day is Nov. 4, and early voting is from Monday, Oct. …
Congaree Land Trust protects more than 100K acres in S.C., including in Lexington County
After 33 years, Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has permanently protected more than 100,000 acres of land across central South Carolina, including land in Lexington County, at the Northeast corner of the …
SEC successfully completes statewide voter registration check
The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has successfully completed a statewide voter confirmation mailing and related voter list maintenance efforts, an important step in maintaining the …
Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of July 17
FRIDAY, JULY 18 Jack McKeon (concert) Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) continues their “Nashville Nights” summer concert series with a special trio performance by rising …
Midlands Technical College president says 83% of graduates remain in the Midlands
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center kicked off its new “Community Conversations” series with Midlands Technical College President and CEO Gregory Little, who provided insight on the …
Cayce Cool Down happening July 26
The Cayce Events Committee is hosting a free foam party for locals. The event is on July 26 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th St. Inflatable water …
Man dies after trouble breathing while in Irmo Police custody
Byron Jackson, 45, of North Augusta, died while in Irmo Police custody following an incident on Broad River Road that occurred on Sunday, June 22. A press release from the department …
HOLY COW! HISTORY: Who was John Wilkes Booth’s 'Mysterious Beauty?'
On Good Friday, 1865, a man entered his room in Washington’s National Hotel. He’d be leaving on a one-way trip in a few hours. He filled one pocket with things you’d expect: a …
Batesburg-Leesville manufacturing facility to close; over 100 will lose their jobs
A manufacturing facility in Batesburg-Leesville is closing, leaving 112 people unemployed, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARN) letter submitted to the South Carolina …
American Legion baseball begins final week of play
86-year-old Lexington resident uses letters to honor S.C. history and tell his story
There is a signed baseball displayed in a curio case with oak framing and glass windows. It sits behind a name plate, oak, too, with the name Russell D. Mellette engraved with black lettering on …
Lexington local crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen
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 …
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.
Gamecocks prepare for upcoming season as 11 new faces get acclimated to Carolina basketball
Blowfish end week with annual 4th of July game and fireworks show
