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Full-scale hurricane evacuation exercise set for June 4

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, along with partners from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and … more
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Town of Irmo to host Women Veterans Recognition Day celebration

On Thursday, June 12, at noon, the Town of Irmo will be hosting a celebration to honor women veterans. This will take place on the front lawn of Irmo Town Hall, located at 7300 Woodrow St.  … more
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Lexington woman arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Maria Grace Seipel, 21, of Lexington, was arrested on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.  According to the press release, the Internet Crimes Against Children … more
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Chapin to host Off the Dock Block Party June 28

The Town of Chapin’s summer block party is back and will be held on June 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. on Clark Street.  There will be food trucks, drinks, vendors and live music. If you … more
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Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

On May 27, 2025, Ryan Blake Hydrick, 27, of Lexington, was arrested on two charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.  He was charged with one count of second-degree sexual … more
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Lexington County to host probate 101 class

Interested in learning what probate court is and what it entails? On Friday, June 13, beginning at 10 a.m., Lexington County will host a course.  This will take place at the Lexington … more
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West Columbia man indicted in child exploitation case involving children in Brazil

Stephen Todd Greene, 55, of West Columbia, has been indicted on 13 counts related to child sexual abuse.  The indictment includes conspiracy to produce child sexual abuse material, two … more
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Cayce Elementary student who won National Future Chef Competition proved great chef and friend

Cayce Elementary student DeZyah Dewitt won the hearts and stomachs of judges in the National Future Chef Challenge this past school year. The competition was put on by Sodexo, the food provider … more
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Local artist adds color to Lexington County schools with 86 spirit rock paintings

Art has always been a part of Samar Mouawad Harik’s life. A resident of Lexington County, Samar has channeled her lifelong passion through painting 86 spirit rocks for local school since … more
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11th Annual Pelion Ruritan Veterans Memorial Day Service honored heroes

The 11th Annual Pelion Ruritan Veterans Memorial Day Service was held on Memorial Day. Everyone braved the rain shower and enjoyed the event. President Angie Olawsky presided over the service. … more
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Nailing down a mystery

Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two such doors. Brenda N. Bancroft, historian and … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Titanic’s ill-fated kid sister

As the 20th century dawned, the owners of Britain’s White Star Line were thinking big. Really big. They envisioned three luxury ocean liners that would be larger and far more luxurious than … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of June 5

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 The Pszenny Project w/ Logan Blizzard Blues Band (concert) The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) welcomes two blazing blues-rock bands, the Logan Blizzard Blues Band and The … more
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Lexington 1 works toward revising technology use policy

The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees is looking to update the technology policies across grade levels. Trustees recently received an in-depth look..... more
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Lexington-Richland 5 schools again recognized for environmental education efforts

Irmo Middle School and Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences have recently earned recertification as a Green Step School. Irmo Middle has … more
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USPS unveils commemorative stamps for 250th anniversaries of Army, Navy and Marine Corps

U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the release of three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Each stamp pays tribute to … more
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Town of Lexington says it does not require painting permits from business owners

A recent Facebook post from a local business owner stated, “Could you please explain why the town of Lexington is charging $3,000 for a permit to paint the exterior of my gas station? As a … more
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Local Christian author’s 1st published book was inspired by Lexington community and her faith

Local Lexington journalist and author Jessica Brodie celebrated her newly published Christian fiction novel, “The Memory Garden,” released on May 6, 2025. It has received a lot of love … more
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Lexington County honors local heroes on Memorial Day 2025

An annual Lexington County Memorial Day service was held at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home on Monday, May 26. Many veterans, active-duty service members, EMS, Lexington police officers and others came … more
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Lexington 1’s 2025-26 proposed budget does not include millage increase

Lexington County School District One board members are making progress on the 2025-26 general fund budget, approving the second reading which does not include a millage increase. While the … more
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Lexington-Richland 5’s finalized budget might include 2 more assistant principals

Lexington-Richland County School District Five board members approved the second reading of the general budget which totals $250,580,020 with an operating millage of 261.0 mills. In this budget, a … more
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Lexington 2's 2025-26 proposed budget includes more multilingual support

At its recent regular school board meeting, Lexington County School District Two board members reviewed its first reading of the general budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which allocates 84% to … more
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Dunbar Village is Cayce’s new townhome community

Dunbar Village is a brand-new townhome neighborhood coming soon to the corner of Dunbar Road and Wilkinson Street in Cayce, South Carolina. Constructed by Great Southern Homes, this development … more
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Lexington 2 provides free meals for summer

Lexington County School District Two is offering free breakfast and lunch this summer to kids and teens 18 years old and younger, through a federally funded child nutrition program.  Each … more
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Granddad’s fiddle

Long did Grandad’s fiddle hang on my mother’s living room wall. I could never walk by it without wondering, “What’s its story?” Best I recall, my mother … more
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