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Primary Election Night Reporting: unofficial results for Lexington County races

Unofficial election night results for the South Carolina Primary show the following:  Cal Forrest earned 74.71% (2,346 votes), Katie Hall earned 15.48% (486 votes) and Fred Taylor earned … more
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Lexington’s Best 2026 celebrated the county’s thriving professional community

The 2026 Lexington’s Best event welcomed over 200 Lexington County professionals and many of their loved ones to the Southern Oaks venue in Gilbert on Thursday, June 4. Anna Cline Catering, … more
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3 Lexington County events to put on your calendar for America’s 250th Independence Day

The summer months bring plenty to do around Lexington County, especially during Independence Day.  Here are some events to put on your calendars celebrating America’s 250th Independence … more
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In Memoriam

PRICE, END OF WATCH: NOV. 22, 1953 Deputy Joseph Price was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle. Deputy Price was on driving home at the end of his shift when he noticed … more
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Hear from all candidates who filed to run in Lexington 1 school board special election

The special election to fill former Lexington One School Board Member Beth Shealy's seat is on June 23, and three have filed to run. Crystal Baker, Dana Homesley and Shelton Yonce have filed to … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The president’s cufflink is missing!

It was a very busy day for Richard Nixon. From the moment Air Force One touched down in Mobile, Alabama, on May 25, 1971, it was a nonstop whirlwind with one event after another. Gov. George … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series continues in LexCo

Lexington County Thursday, June 11 Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber is hosting the free Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series. Vince … more
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Lexington man dies in moped accident May 21

Michael Bailey Vines, 69, of Lexington, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who died in a moped accident on May 21. The accident happened on South Lake … more
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West Columbia man shot, killed on May 23; Lexington man dies next day after shooting himself in related incident, coroner says

Zaquan Payden Glover, 21, of West Columbia, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who was shot and killed in a home in Cayce on May 23. The home was located … more
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Longtime Lexington County mayor honored with road sign dedication

There is now a road sign honoring Pat Smith, who served as Mayor of Springdale for nearly 30 years, making him the second longest-serving Lexington County mayor. The sign is located on the … more
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South Carolina Ag + Art Tour stop in Lexington County brought locals creativity, appreciation of agriculture

The Annual South Carolina Ag + Art Tour was held on Saturday, May 30, throughout Lexington County. The Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at … more
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Cayce budget process underway

Cayce City Council made its first step towards finalizing the city’s next budget in a special called meeting on Tuesday, May 26. The budget will need to pass a second reading to go into … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The last of the great medicine show scams

Time was, if you had an ache or were ailing, some traveling “medicine” huckster promised his special elixir would fix you right up.  For much of the 19 th and well into the 20 th … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Baseball, chickens and live music could be on your schedule this weekend

Lexington County Thursday, June 4 Lexington County Blowfish play at home The Lexington County Blowfish, a summer collegiate baseball team, will play at home at the Lexington County Baseball … more
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Nearly 400 drug-free babies born to Midlands moms in treatment program

After 10 hours in labor, Kimberly Anderson gave birth in the early evening of May 15 to a nearly 8-pound baby girl. She named the child Freyja, a name derived from Norse mythology’s powerful … more
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Hear from more candidates running for seats representing Lexington County ahead of June 9 primary

The statewide primary is on June 9, 2026. The statewide general election is on Nov. 3, 2026. The early voting period for the statewide primary starts on Tuesday, May 26, and ends on Friday, June … more
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A look at the 12th Annual Pelion Ruritan Veterans Memorial Service

Around 150 people came out and braved the weather for the 12th Annual Pelion Ruritan Veterans Memorial Service held on Memorial Day. The service began with a drizzle but soon the sun was shining … more
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Lexington father, daughter charged in hit-and-run death where victim was also struck by other cars

On a humid early evening in October 2024, Robert Barrs was crossing an unlit portion of Highway 178, a few miles south of Pelion, when a car struck him. The driver fled, leaving the man’s body in … more
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Memorial Day service honored Lexington County heroes

A Memorial Service of Remembrance was held on Veterans Day at the VFW Post 6740 in Leesville. Their service was dedicated to the Lexington County heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our … more
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OPINION: Why I’m supporting Beth Carrigg for re-election and why you should, too

In today’s political climate, there’s no shortage of candidates willing to say the right things. You’ve heard it before—promises about “responsible growth,” “fixing traffic,” and … more
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Hear from more candidates running for seats representing Lexington County ahead of June 9 primary

Perry Finch, running for State House of Representatives, District 96 (this seat represents only Lexington County) 1. Why are you running? I am a long-time resident of Lexington County and tired … more
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Lexington’s Side Deck Gaming Cafe prioritizes a family-friendly environment

When their child developed an interest in Yu-Gi-Oh cards, David and Melinda Abram knew nothing about trading cards. They were just happy to support a hobby that got their teenager offline and out of … more
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Cadet Barnes is the 1st woman from Lexington to graduate from West Point, academy says

A random flyer for the United States Military Academy at West Point arrived in the mail, and a girl from Lexington took it seriously.  Alexis Barnes read the flyer, researched the military … more
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‘We’re going to turn into Lexington if we’re not proactive about this.’ Irmo rejects 67-acre development proposal

Irmo Town Council rejected a proposal for a housing development near Shady Grove Road on May 19 after residents voiced their concerns about traffic, overcrowding and infrastructure.   The … more
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Additional Lexington roads may be added to resurfacing project list

During the May 18 Lexington Town Council meeting, the town’s director of transportation, Randy Edwards, requested approval for a change order to fund additional road and sidewalk resurfacing … more
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