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Lexington teen charged with planning his own kidnapping

Sema’j Corvin Gardner, 17, of Lexington, is being charged as an adult for the planning of his own kidnapping, a plan which took place on May 3. Another teen has been arrested in connection, but the … more
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Lexington County to get new Target, outdoor retailer, more in ‘Victory Village’

Augusta Highway is getting a new shopping center. Victory Village will be anchored by a new Target and an Academy Sports + Outdoors and will include additional smaller retail storefronts seeking … more
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Lexington woman killed in Gaston stabbing

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of a woman killed in a stabbing at a Gaston residence on Marshall Road on May 1, 2026, at approximately 3:20 a.m. Gabrielle … more
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Lexington’s Market at Icehouse to return May 16

Market season at the Icehouse Amphitheater in downtown Lexington will return on Saturday, May 16. Located at 107 W. Main St. in downtown Lexington, the market will be held every Saturday from 9 … more
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Look inside this historic Lexington home

Located at 723 South Lake Dr. in Lexington, the 1855 Henry A. Meetze House, according to the National Register of Historic Places Inventory, was built by Henry Meetze, a Lexington area attorney, … more
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Town of Lexington budget process underway as 2026-27 fiscal year approaches

The Town of Lexington held a special called budget workshop in late April to discuss its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The May 4 town council meeting meeting marked the first reading of … more
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Lake Murray VFW Post 6740 to hold Memorial Day event May 25

Lake Murray VFW Post 6740 will hold its annual observance of Memorial Day with a 10:00 AM ceremony on Monday, May 25, at the Post, 950 Rock ‘n Creek Road, Leesville. The event promises to be a … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: When running away goes wrong: 2 kids’ wild ride

Exactly 60 years ago this spring, two North Carolina boys were resting at home. They needed it. Because they'd just been through an extraordinary adventure that gave them more than they’d bargained … more
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DPH encourages preparedness ahead of hurricane season

COLUMBIA — In advance of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins partners in observing National Hurricane … more
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Lexington County man faces more charges in child sexual abuse material case

Richard Channing Shealy, 53, of Lexington, is now facing 20 additional charges in a child sexual abuse material case that opened earlier this year. Shealy, who had a website detailing his career … more
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UPDATE: Lexington police say teen kidnapped by 2 armed men found safe

Police are requesting help from the public in the search for Corvin Gardner, 17, of Lexington, who was "forced from his home on Hendrix Street by two unknown Black males who were armed with … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: S.C. Poultry Festival happening in Batesburg-Leesville this week

Lexington County Thursday to Saturday, May 7-9 South Carolina Poultry Festival From Wednesday to Saturday, May 6-9, the South Carolina Poultry Festival will come to the Town of … more
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Late April showers bring relief, but not nearly enough.

The S.C. Drought Response Committee (DRC) upgraded South Carolina's drought status from moderate to severe statewide, including all 46 counties. The DRC is the state’s major drought decision-making … more
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Forestry Commission to lift burning ban for all counties Friday

COLUMBIA — South Carolina Forestry Commission will lift the State Forester's Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m., Friday, May 1. Agency officials think the combination of rain, … more
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Lake Murray Pretzel Company opens store in Irmo

Lake Murray Pretzel Company has opened its first store in Irmo. The veteran-owned business is run by a husband and wife duo who have had years of success selling at Soda City market in Columbia. … more
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Irmo approves parts of Carolina Crossroads project

Irmo leaders approved multiple ordinances and established an agreement with the South Carolina Department of Transportation at the April 21 town council meeting. The SCDOT agreement would allow … more
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Cayce may spend over $400K on Thomas Dambo troll project

A 3-2 vote from Cayce City Council on Monday makes it likely that Cayce will be the first city in South Carolina to have a Thomas Dambo troll. The statue will likely be built along the … more
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3 file to run in Lexington 1 school board special election

Candidate filing has closed for the special election to fill former Lexington One School Board Member Beth Shealy's seat. The special election is set for June 23, and three have filed to run. … more
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Lexington man arrested on sexual exploitation of minors charges

Hayden Riley Clemency, 21, of Lexington, has been arrested and charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in the third degree, which is a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in … more
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New principals set to lead some Lexington County area schools starting 2026-27 school year

Lexington County students across multiple schools will have new principals and assistant principals for the 2026-27 school year. Earlier this year, Andrew Price was selected to be the new … more
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15 baby chicks reported missing from Lakeside Middle School

Police are investigating the disappearance of 15 baby chicks from Lakeside Middle School, and two individuals who were originally thought to be involved have been cleared. The potential theft is … more
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Mental Health Matters: The burden of invisible health conditions

There are some changes we make in our lives that are readily visible to anyone who looks at us. For instance, getting your hair colored is noticeable to anyone who knows you. If we lose enough … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Meet the world’s 1st supercentenarian

“We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two,” one insurance company says in its TV commercials. If a special man who lived long ago could hear that boast, he could easily reply, … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: 5K in Cayce will celebrate the challenges of life

Lexington County Thursday, April 30 Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater On Thursday, April 30, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., The Root Doctors will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, … more
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Lexington 1's Meadow Glen Elementary celebrates America's 250th burthday with River Bluff senior's 'Big Picture'

Meadow Glen Elementary School is celebrating America's 250th Birthday! We are excited to share a very special photograph captured on one of our highest attendance days—”The Big Picture" created … more
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