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A dream come true and a tearful goodbye

Growing up, journalism was the dream. Not just a job. A dream.  At times, it felt unattainable.  And then, on a random day in the summer of 2024, a few months after graduating … more
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Chapin mayor now has authority to hire, fire some town leaders

A new ordinance gives Chapin Mayor Bill Mitchell the ability to hire and fire key town leaders.  The ordinance was passed in a 3-1 vote. Mitchell, along with council members Ainslee Bost … more
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Mental Health Matters: Cancer

We were having a perfectly lovely chat, me and my primary care physician. It had been a rough year for me, and I was glad to have managed through some very difficult situations in my work … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Learn about camping at Cayce-West Columbia library branch event

Lexington County  Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26-28 Some Lexington County Library events across different branches On Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m., you can enjoy “a morning of … more
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OPINION: 3 years in and just getting started

Three years ago, I launched my campaign for Lexington Town Council with a simple belief: local government works best when it stays close to the people it serves. It’s hard to believe that we … more
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S.C. manufacturing economy continues to grow, but AI could tamp down workforce demands

COLUMBIA — Assembly line workers, building maintenance and mechanics who fix factory machinery are projected to be the most in-demand manufacturing jobs in South Carolina over the next five years, … more
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Official Swansea, Batesburg-Leesville special elections results show low voter turnout, especially in Swansea

The towns of Swansea and Batesburg-Leesville have new faces on their town councils following a Feb. 17 special election that drew a total of 97 voters.  Unofficial results from Lexington … more
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Community forum happening Feb. 19 for Chapin Bypass, Columbia Avenue project updates

A public forum on the Chapin Bypass and Columbia Avenue project is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19.  The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, located at 101 East … more
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1 dead after Old Orangeburg Road crash in Lexington County Feb. 13

A Lexington man died following a two-vehicle collision on Feb. 13 near the 1000 block of Old Orangeburg Road in the Red Bank area of Lexington County. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher … more
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Gilbert man killed in 2-vehicle crash Feb. 13

Michael James Turner, 65, of Gilbert, was identified as the individual who died in a two-vehicle collision on Feb. 13 in the 1900 block of Calks Ferry Road in Lexington County. The crash … more
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3 earthquakes in 4 days felt in and near Irmo

The United States Geological Survey recorded a 2.8 magnitude earthquake in the Irmo area on Feb. 13, a 2.0 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 15 then a 1.8 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 16.  The … more
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Op-ed: Bill To Hide From Public Scrutiny Payments From Schools To Athletes Is A Betrayal.

The bill to shelter millions of dollars in contracts between schools and athletes now pending in the South Carolina Senate is a betrayal.  It is a betrayal of a commitment made by the General … more
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Gilbert Town Council to consider alternatives to 2026 Lexington County Peach Festival

Gilbert Community Club, the group behind the annual Lexington County Peach Festival, canceled the event for 2026. The tradition spans more than 65 years, but was cancelled during the pandemic. … more
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Annual Lake Murray Polar Plunge event supported Special Olympics South Carolina

The Annual Lake Murray Polar Plunge was held at the Dominion Energy Lake Murray Public Park. Hundreds of attendees attended the very cold event held on Valentine’s Day. The 2026 Lake Murray … more
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West Columbia stamp, postcard show welcomed over 150 enthusiasts of all ages

The Columbia Philatelic Society held its annual Winter Stamp and Postcard show on Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Tri-City Leisure Center in West Columbia, S.C. Fourteen vendors … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: 1936’s big chill

Temperatures plunge. Ice everywhere. Transportation frozen in its tracks. An Arctic Armageddon. Winter 2026, right? Think again. The six is correct, but the other three digits are off. Because … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County Museum to host Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour

Lexington County Friday, Feb. 20 Lexington Murders and Mysteries Walking Tour On Friday, Feb. 20, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. starting at the Icehouse Amphitheater in downtown Lexington, the … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 advances bond referendum projects

Projects included in the bond referendum for Lexington-Richland School District Five are making progress, with some in the design phase and others under construction. The $240 million bond … more
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1st 2026 baby surrendered under Daniel’s Law in S.C. is under Lexington County DSS custody

A baby girl who weighed a little over two pounds and two ounces and measured 13.7 inches long at birth is the first baby in South Carolina to be surrendered under Daniel's Law in 2026. According to the most recent update, the Lexington County Department of Social Services has custody.  According to the … more
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Lexington 4 evaluates retention, recruitment strategies

Twenty-five teachers left Lexington County School District Four after the 2024-25 school year, leading district officials to evaluate strategies to retain and recruit educators at a recent board of trustees meeting. A … more
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Pelion, known for ‘peanuts and Shumperts,’ paid for a private probe that critics say targeted rivals

PELION — Prodded by its longtime mayor, this tiny town spent thousands of dollars to hire a private consultant to investigate its police chief in a probe that critics said also was an attempt to … more
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Rabid raccoon confirmed near Murraywood, Mapleview drives in Lexington County

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon found near Murraywood and Mapleview drives, which is close to CrossRoads Middle School in Lexington County, tested positive … more
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Coroner identifies man found dead in West Columbia area

The man found dead outside a West Columbia area residence on Feb. 8 has been identified as Hoyt Mitchell Jennings, 47, of Columbia, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. A press … more
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Grooming services available to public through Lexington-Richland 5’s veterinary science program

The Center for Advanced Technical Studies is offering pet grooming services to the public this spring through its Veterinary Science program in Lexington-Richland School District Five. … more
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Cayce hires assistant police chief

Jonathan E. von Moltke has been appointed as the new assistant police chief for the City of Cayce. He has over 10 years of law enforcement experience. “New Assistant Chief von Moltke brings a … more
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