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Young home shoppers still priced out without help, according to survey

The age of the typical first-time homebuyer last year remained stuck at a historic high of 40 years old as younger people continue to get the worst of brutally high prices and interest rates in much … more
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Death row inmate is competent for execution, SC Supreme Court says

COLUMBIA — A death row inmate convicted of raping and killing his neighbor is competent for execution, the South Carolina Supreme Court decided this week. The high court also turned down a … more
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LEXINGTON HAPPENINGS: American Legion plans dinner honoring veterans

This week, we honor our veterans! Veterans Day was Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Day Parade down Lexington’s Main Street was held Sunday, Nov. 1. Our American Legion Post 7 is holding a … more
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SC voters’ support shifted to flip Senate seat

COLUMBIA — Sen.-elect Annie Andrews made history with a voting shift for the Democrat across every South Carolina county, as Republicans and independents split their tickets, an analysis of … more
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Midlands Tech professor receives top regional award

Midlands Technical College Radiologic Technology Program Director and Professor Millie Massey has received the 2026 Association of Community College Trustees Southern Region Faculty Award. The award … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The night young men learned their fate on live TV

Hearts were racing from Connecticut to California and countless places in between. Americans were about to witness something they’d never seen before. It would bring immense relief to many … more
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Mid-Carolina Electric awards record number of Bright Ideas grants

This October, Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative awarded a record number of Bright Ideas grants, supporting 27 classrooms in 19 schools across its service territory. The grants bring creative projects … more
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Veteran impostor sentenced on child porn, stolen valor charges

A Lexington man will spend more than nine years in federal prison on stolen valor and child sexual abuse material convictions, U.S. Attorney Bryan P. Stirling’s office announced Friday, Nov. 6. … more
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Try this savory holiday dressing with or without oysters

This is a basic recipe for baked dressing. I use an old 10-by-10 metal baking dish from France for this recipe, but any shape will do as long as it holds about the same amount. This recipe is … more
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Police: 2 found dead in Lexington home

Two people were found dead in a Lexington home on Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, and Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green is reassuring residents that “there is no known threat to the surrounding … more
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GILBERT NEWS: VFW Post 6740 places flags on veterans’ graves

Veterans of Foreign Wars Lake Murray Post 6740 comrades and the VFW 6740 Auxiliary joined with Old Lexington Baptist Church in remembrance of our community veterans by placing American flags on … more
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Give thanks to South Carolina’s small businesses by shopping local

As we gather to give thanks, let’s remember the small businesses that do so much for South Carolina. Their owners create jobs, support local causes and give our neighborhoods places to shop, eat … more
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Lexington County plans hearing on proposed I-20 interchange

Lexington County, in coordination with the S.C. Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration, will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed project to add an interchange on … more
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3 District 5 students named to SC Elementary Honor Choir

Three Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been selected to participate in the 2026-27 South Carolina Elementary Honor Choir, an annual statewide ensemble recognizing outstanding … more
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District 5 biomedical students take research to national level

Four students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies have earned the opportunity to serve as South Carolina delegates at the American Junior Academy of Science national meeting, to be held in … more
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COMMENTARY: Loneliness harms veterans; listening can help

My grandfather, Albert Hlavaty, served in the U.S. Army infantry in World War II. As children, my cousins and I were enamored with his war memorabilia. We drank from his old canteen when we played … more
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District 5 plans magnet and school choice fairs

Lexington-Richland School District Five will host two magnet and school choice fairs to showcase the educational opportunities available throughout the district. For the first time, every school in … more
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PELION NEWS: ‘Crazy Guy,’ Mission Lexington to visit senior center

The Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission’s Pelion Senior Center will host Ron Morris, “Crazy Guy,” on Monday, Nov. 16. Representatives from the nonprofit Mission Lexington will be … more
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Lindsey’s Dog Walking to open in Lexington

After relocating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, experienced pet-care professional Lindsey Perriello is bringing her passion, professional training and years of experience to the Lexington community. … more
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Priscilla Presley to share her story at Harbison Theatre

Priscilla Presley is coming to the Midlands to tell her story in her own words. At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, the Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College presents “An Evening with … more
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Lexington continues tweaking street light rules

The Lexington Town Council met for its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, and continued its long-running discussion of Lexington’s street light ordinance.  Councilman Gavin Smith … more
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Candidates elected to 5 Lexington school boards

Voters replaced two incumbents on the Lexington County School District One board with challengers Chris Shealy and Dana Homesley while granting board Secretary Chris Rice a second four-year term in … more
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GOP solicitor wins job as SC’s attorney general

COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s 8th Circuit solicitor will become the state’s top prosecutor after winning election Tuesday. David Stumbo , the chief prosecutor for four rural counties, had … more
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Republican re-elected as SC’s K-12 schools chief

COLUMBIA — Republican Ellen Weaver won a second term Tuesday, Nov. 3, as South Carolina’s state superintendent for K-12 public schools. Weaver received 51% of the vote against Democrat … more
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SC Democrats flip 10 state House seats, undoing GOP supermajority

COLUMBIA — South Carolina’s GOP will no longer rule with supermajority power in both chambers following Democratic upsets in the state House. Democrats managed to flip 10 seats across the … more
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