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Lexington’s Wingard’s Market recognized with national award. Here’s a look inside

Herbaceous smells, bees flying by. An employee asks if you need any assistance. A small pond for watering plants houses frogs and butterflies. Walking through Lexington’s Wingard’s Market in … more
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Boardr Series brought national skateboarding contest to Irmo

The Boardr Series came to Rawls Creek Park in Irmo on March 27 and 28, inviting skateboarders of all ages and skill levels to compete in a national contest. It was one of 10 stops around the country … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Martha’s big secret

Dwight Eisenhower had reached his decision. And when Ike put his foot down, that was the end of things. After all, as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, personally responsible for planning the … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Spring concert series kicks off Thursday at Lexington's Icehouse Amphitheater

Lexington County  Thursday, April 2 Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater On Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m., THE CATALINAS will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, located … more
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Lexington 1 school board vice chair resigns after husband’s arrest

Lexington County School District One announced the immediate resignation of Vice Chair Beth Shealy on Sunday night, March 29.  Her resignation comes three days after the arrest of Richard … more
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Homes tour in Lexington to provide inside look at historic residences

Locals can get inside looks at four private, historic Lexington-area homes during a tour happening on Saturday, April 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets for the historic homes tour, organized by … more
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S.C. taxpayers will have more time to file because of questions over tax bill

COLUMBIA — Taxpayers will have until October to complete their state income taxes amid continued uncertainty over whether legislators will adopt changes in the federal tax code for the year. A … more
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S.C. Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban at 4 p.m. today

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 4 p.m. today, March 27, 2026. A State Forester’s Burning Ban … more
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Lexington County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Richard Channing Shealy, 53, of Lexington County was arrested today on 13 charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators say Shealy distributed and possessed files of child … more
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West Columbia man charged in connection with March 20 deadly shooting

A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the March 20 shooting that killed Charles Boyd Moore Jr., 54, of West Columbia.  Patrick David Esparza, also of West Columbia, has been … more
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Here are some names that will be on Lexington County ballots in 2026

Filing for the following seats representing part of or the entirety of Lexington County opened on March 16 and will close at noon on March 30. The statewide primaries are on June 9, 2026. The … more
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Lexington resident found guilty of torturing inmates while chief of Syrian prison

A part-time Lexington resident who once headed a notorious Syrian prison has been convicted by a federal jury of committing torture and immigration fraud. The defendant, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, … more
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Attendees were all smiles at the 9th Annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival

The 9th Annual Irmo Cherry Blossom Festival was held on Saturday, March 21. This event was held at the Irmo Town Park. The festival, which began at 10 a.m., highlighted the themes of renewal by … more
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Gaston man sentenced to 25 years for drug trafficking

Tony Leonard, 52, of Gaston in Lexington County was sentenced to 25 years in prison earlier this month. “Leonard was sentenced to the mandatory twenty-five (25) years for Trafficking … more
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What to know about Lake Murray public parks this season

The Lexington side of the Lake Murray dam will open for beach goers on April 1, and required day passes can be reserved through Dominion Energy’s online reservation system up to three weeks in … more
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Soiree on State brought Cayce warm-weather fun

Soiree on State was on Saturday, March 21, in Cayce. “The City has partnered with the Avenues Neighborhood Association to combine the Cayce Festival of the Arts with Soiree on State,” according … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Hear and learn about bagpipes at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington

Lexington County  Thursday, March 26 Master Gardeners at Swansea Branch Library On Thursday, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Swansea Branch Library, located at 199 N. Lawrence Ave., you can … more
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S.C. candidates officially file to appear on 2026 ballots

Candidates vying for office in South Carolina can officially file to run after months of campaigning and fundraising. Filing ends at noon on March 30.  The two-week period will set the … more
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River Bluff High School chess team wins back-to-back state championships

River Bluff High School’s chess team has once again claimed the top spot in South Carolina, earning back-to-back State Championships at the State Scholastic Chess Championship held on March 21, … more
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Mental Health Matters: Communicating our needs around mental health

Health conditions of any kind often present us with some challenges. My sons are dirt bike riders, and if you know anything about recreating with motorized and wheeled machines, you know that … more
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OPINION: The screen between us: Why it’s time to end the 1-to-1 iPad experiment

When school districts first championed the idea of putting a digital device in every student's hands, the vision was one of limitless educational access. The 1-to-1 device policy was supposed to … more
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OPINION: Fix it now—S.C. House members must vote to end double taxation on boats

There’s a simple principle most South Carolinians agree on: government shouldn’t balance its books on the backs of taxpayers—especially not by taxing the same asset twice. Yet that’s … more
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UPDATED: Lexington County investigators seek tips on deadly West Columbia shooting

Lexington County law enforcement says the person who was bleeding and knocking on doors this morning in West Columbia  asking for help has died.  Anyone with information on a deadly … more
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Students demand apology from Lexington 1 board member for criticizing Black History Month event

Students from the Amplifying Black Voices group at River Bluff High School attended a Lexington County School District One event on March 19 to demand an apology for and detail the impact of a … more
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West Columbia man sentenced to over 21 years in prison for child sexual abuse material production

Robert K. Bonesteel, 63, of West Columbia, was sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material. “Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that in … more
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