Lexington 1 salary committee addresses teacher retention and recruitment

Retaining and recruiting teachers is an imperative issue for Lexington One School District to tackle. On Oct. 17 at 4 p.m., the newly created salary committee came together for the first time. …

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 …

Columbia Metropolitan Airport to offer new inclusive options

Columbia Metropolitan Airport, also known as CAE, is making travel at the airport more accessible by adding new features to their website to recieve airport information and access content without …

Town of Irmo offering new committee for residents to join

The Town of irmo is looking for residents to volunteer to join the Planning Commission and the Okra Strut Commission. Those on the planning committee will help shape Irmo's growth through …

Lexington-Richland 5 students earn SkillsUSA Washington Leadership Training Institute recognition

Arianna Shepherd and Avery Smith, students from Lexington-Richland School District Five represented the Center for Advanced Technical Studies at the SkillsUSA Washington Leadership Training …

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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 …

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 …

South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty to host event Oct. 23

South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty will be hosting an event at the Lexington County Public Library on August Road from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 23. The event is part of SCDAP's …

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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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Lexington picklers take on the National Mall

After a slight delay due to a storm, I finally made it to the National Mall for pickleball.

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. 

Dutch Fork, Lexington stars deliver teams first region win of the season

The fall sports season is at its peak with region action happening in all sports across Lexington County. 
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