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Mental Health Matters: Myths about mental health

We have a very low level of mental health literacy in our culture, which is the perfect environment for myths to grow and proliferate. Even after working in the field for 36 years, I still hear … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Hitting the road with Henry, Harvey and Tom

The summer vacation season is in full swing. Millions of Americans are heading to the wilderness to get away from it all. Imagine this: You’ve pitched your tent and set up camp along a … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of July 24

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Lauren Morrow (concert) The “Nashville Nights” concert series rolls on at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.). The shows are dedicated to rising Nashville young … more
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'He's not in it for the $250.' Batesburg-Leesville mayor appeals ethics penalties involving water commission; decision will take 2 months

Mayor of Batesburg-Leesville, Lancer Shull, appeared in front of the South Carolina Ethics Commission on Thursday, July 17, with his attorney, James Randall Davis, to appeal the decision that found him guilty of state ethics law violations. The decision will be announced within 60 days...... more
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UPDATED: Family seeks answers about Byron Jackson’s in-custody death; Irmo PD provides timeline, some footage

Sixteen loved ones of Byron Jackson – the 45-year-old North Augusta, South Carolina, man who died while in Irmo police custody in June – gathered in a Columbia law office on July 15 with … more
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Cayce City Manager Michael Conley outlines vision for growth and development

Michael Conley, newly appointed city manager of Cayce, released a statement saying he’s honored to continue serving a community he's grown to respect during his years with the city’s … more
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Congaree Land Trust protects more than 100K acres in S.C., including in Lexington County

After 33 years, Congaree Land Trust (CLT) has permanently protected more than 100,000 acres of land across central South Carolina, including land in Lexington County, at the Northeast corner of the … more
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American Leadership Academy Lexington announces participation in food accessibility program

American Leadership Academy Lexington has announced its participation in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The availability of free and reduced-price meals became … more
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden welcomes Suci the tiger, more

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has welcomed several new animals and announced a lineup of events. Suci, a Sumatran tiger, is one of the zoo’s newest residents. She arrived from the Memphis Zoo … more
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Cayce makes progress on drainage project and looks to demolish Granby Gardens Park pavilion

Cayce City Council met on July 8 to view a presentation about the city’s drainage project and to approve new City Manager Michael Conley’s contract. Council received a presentation … more
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Batesburg-Leesville High School welcomes new assistant principal

Randi Curry has been named the new assistant principal for instruction at Batesburg-Leesville High School, bringing more than a decade of experience to the role. Curry began her career in … more
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SEC successfully completes statewide voter registration check

The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has successfully completed a statewide voter confirmation mailing and related voter list maintenance efforts, an important step in maintaining the … more
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Dutch Fork patriots participated in important 1776 Revolutionary War Victory

Dutch Fork patriots John Kinard and Jacob Fulmer fought in the nine-hour-long Battle of Sullivan's Island 249 years ago to defeat the most powerful navy in the world. This year marks the 250th … more
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Mental Health Matters: Motherhood and maternal mental health

My son and his wife just gave birth to their second child in May. What an exhilarating event and a sign of ongoing life on planet Earth! At 2:11 a.m., I received a text: “Baby girl just born. … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of July 17

FRIDAY, JULY 18 Jack McKeon (concert) Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) continues their “Nashville Nights” summer concert series with a special trio performance by rising … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 student nutrition program teaches students where their food comes from

Shana Catoe, coordinator of student nutrition for Lexington-Richland School District Five, discussed the district’s current nutrition program.  The program provides breakfast, lunch, … more
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Midlands Technical College president says 83% of graduates remain in the Midlands

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center kicked off its new “Community Conversations” series with Midlands Technical College President and CEO Gregory Little, who provided insight on the … more
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Which Lexington County school district pays teachers the most?

All Lexington County school districts have finalized their 2025-26 general fund budget, so what is the starting pay for teachers in each district? South Carolina lawmakers approved a $1,500 … more
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says K-9 Sam died of heat-related illness during training session

A K-9 deputy new to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department died on the job this week from a heat-related illness, according to a July 11 Facebook post from the department. Sam, a … more
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Midlands water politics boil over: Is Batesburg-Leesville mayor scapegoat for S.C. ethics issue?

The South Carolina Ethics Commission penalized a Midlands mayor who gets a per diem by serving on Lexington County’s largest water supplier, a role and reimbursement many other Midlands mayors … more
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65th annual Lexington County Peach Festival alive with patriotism, peaches and pride

The 65th annual Lexington County Peach Festival was held in Gilbert on the Fourth of July. Eash year on the Fourth of July, Gilbert comes alive with patriotism, peaches and pride. This … more
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Lexington man arrested in child sexual exploitation case

James Devan Martin, 34, of Lexington, was arrested on June 26 in connection to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators state Martin solicited and engaged in criminal sexual conduct … more
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1 dead in July 4 motorcycle crash near Irmo

Connor Jakob Skipper, 27, of Columbia, was positively identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the individual who died in a motorcycle accident on July 4. The accident occurred … more
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Former Lexington pastor receives Order of the Palmetto

Jeff Kersey, pastor emeritus at Mt. Horeb Church, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Lexington County Rep. Paula Rawl Calhoun.  “Jeff as a community leader has provided … more
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Cayce Cool Down happening July 26

The Cayce Events Committee is hosting a free foam party for locals. The event is on July 26 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Granby Gardens Park, located at 1800 12th St. Inflatable water … more
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