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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. … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Oct. 24

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

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 … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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Lexington Five candidates said they will address critical issues at Lexington-Richland forum

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

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 … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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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 … more
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Lexington One Superintendent Postlewait receives 'extremely effective' evaluation

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 … more
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Lexington-Richland District 5 Foundation announces Oct. 24 fall fundraiser

The Lexington-Richland district 5 foundation is hosting its “Gala for Growth” on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:00 at the Cooperative Conference Center located at 169 Laurelhurst Ave, Columbia. … more
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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 … more
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Wagener man arrested after Lexington employee shot

Howard Fogle, 73, of Wagener has been charged after an employee was shot on Thursday, Oct. 10 at a Lexington County business. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon in the press release said the … more
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Lexington Medical Center honors breast cancer survivors with fun, fashion

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

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 … more
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Hurricane Helene debris disposal site now open

A new debris disposal site for wreckage from Hurricane Helene opened on Oct. 7 in Chapin. The site is loacted at Melvin Park on 370 Eptings Camp Rd. It will be open until Oct. 12 from 7 a.m. to … more
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New mental health unit opening at Lexington Medical Center

Lexington Medical Center has announced the opening of a new unit dedicated to serving emergency mental health patients. The emPATH unit, which stands for Emergency Psychiatric Assessment … more
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Lexington-Richland Five named top school district in the region

Lexington-Richland Five School District has been named the top school district in the Midlands according to the 2025 Best Schools in America list made by Niche.com. School-District Five received … more
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Vehicle collision on Boiling Springs Road leaves 1 dead

Lexington County Corner Margaret Fisher has identified one person who died in a multi-vehicle accident around 7:37 a.m. on Oct. 1.  52-year-old Nita Lynn Regino was traveling north on … more
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