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Cayce announces new funding opportunities for local businesses

The City of Cayce has recently announced the opening of their 2025 Hospitality and Accommodation Grants Program. This program was created to help support the city’s economic growth by … more
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden announces new events

Riverbanks Zoo has announced new and upcoming events that local residents can look forward to. Every Friday and Saturday in January and February, Richland and Lexington County residents can … more
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Lexington County woman sentenced on wire fraud conspiracy charge

One Lexington County woman has been sentenced to 13 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. 43-year-old Batesburg-Leesville resident Julia … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to federal prison on drug and gun charge

A Lexington County resident has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one charge of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. … more
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Day in the life of a garbage man

Let this harrowing tale serve as a warning. Be careful of what you wrap in aluminum foil. A British judge stopped a man’s 12-year legal battle to dig up a hard drive storing 8,000 bitcoins … more
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West Columbia Chick-fil-A distribution center is hiring

The Chick-fil-A distribution center in West Columbia is hiring. With a starting hourly pay of $19.75, Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, promised an $80 million … more
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Town of Lexington seeks input on greenways and traffic safety plans

Residents in the Town of Lexington have a chance to give input on two projects the town is undertaking. The town is accepting input on its Greenways and Trails Master Plan as well as its … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: An inauguration blunder gave us a president for 6 minutes

History surrenders this secret grudgingly. Several people technically were president, but aren’t considered presidents of the United States. You have to look hard to find them, but … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 introduces new educator incentive

Lexington-Richland District Five has introduced a new incentive for new educators joining their team. This initiative, called the new educator retention incentive, offers new educators with up to two … more
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Village Square Theatre announces 2025-2026 season lineup

The Village Square Theatre has announced their 2025-2026 season lineup. Sweeney Todd: The Demond Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd, a barber who returns to London after spending time in … more
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Swansea restaurant welcomes new owners and familiar food

The new year has ushered in a fresh restaurant in Swansea with different ownership taking over the former Sugarbaker’s Buffet. The Kozy Kitchen just reopened Jan. 7 after a break in December to … more
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This January yoga challenge is practiced nationwide. Here's some Lexington County yoga studios

Yoga, a practice involving postures, breathing techniques and meditation, has grown in popularity over the years. Practitioners say it promotes harmony between the body, mind and spirit.   … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Jan. 16

FRIDAY, JAN. 17 Free Fridays The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) launches its Free Fridays series. Every Friday throughout January and February, residents of Richland and … more
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SCDOT preparing for possible snow, ice impacts from Winter Storm Cora

Columbia — South Carolina Department of Transportation has crews mobilized across the state for possible snow and ice impacts associated with Winter Storm Cora. Secretary of … more
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5 Red Cross disaster volunteers deploying from South Carolina to Los Angeles as wildfires force thousands to evacuate

Five disaster-trained volunteers from the American Red Cross of South Carolina are deploying to support disaster relief operations in Los Angeles where dangerous wildfires are burning, forcing … more
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West Columbia City Council recognizes employees for years of service

At the latest West Columbia City Council meeting, several employees were recognized with service pins and members discussed the annexation of a property. On Dec. 18, a petition for the … more
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South Carolina schools begin new cell phone policy to boost student focus

Winter break is officially over, and for schools across South Carolina, students will see a change this semester. A new cell phone policy prohibits the use of electronic personal devices during … more
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Town of Irmo to host chili cookoff

The Town of Irmo is hosting a chili cookoff at Moore Park on Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The proceeds will support McGregor Presbyterian Church’s Snack Pack program. It is free for … more
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2 Lexington County K-9s to retire after over 1K deployments collectively

Two Lexington County Sheriff Department K-9 dogs Bodi and Blesck have officially retired and are at home living with their handlers full time. Bodi joined the department in June of 2018 and … more
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‘See something, say something.’ SLED encourages vigilance

The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division is sending out a reminder for everyone to reach out to law enforcement if they see something suspicious in their community. If you contact law … more
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Lexington man arrested on sex abuse charges

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson recently released a statement concerning the arrest of a Lexington County resident on multiple child sex abuse material charges. Lexington resident … more
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Lexington man sentenced to 25 years after 2023 DUI involving infant death

A Lexington County resident has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole after a 2023 DUI that resulted in the death of an 8-week-old infant. 66-year-old Charles Wesley Varn pleaded … more
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Lexington marks 100 years of police service and high school athletics

Lexington Town Council’s first meeting of 2025 heard lots of applause, much of which was for the Town of Lexington’s police department and Lexington High School Athletics. Both are … more
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The New Orleans blues

New Orleans-bound, Georgia Dawgs Andy and I left Columbia, South Carolina, on Dec. 31 at 7:30 a.m. Headed to the Sugar Bowl, our rooms waited at a Marriott in NOLA, that lady-like acronym for a city … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: They were crazy about Kate

If any woman was ever born to be the first lady of the United States, it was Kate. Glitteringly beautiful and dazzlingly charming, she was an engaging hostess whose table and conversation sparkled. … more
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