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Ready for Valentine's Day?

How are you planning to spoil your special someone on Feb. 14? Contrary to popular belief, flowers and chocolate may not be the only way to their heart. Instead, win over the affections of your … more

3 Lexington-Richland 5 schools earn merit awards from Magnet Schools of America

Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet, Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet and Spring Hill High School Career Pathways Magnet have received merit awards by the Magnet schools of America. … more

Mental Health Matters: Sleep

According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 to 70 million adults have sleep disorders. This includes sleep apnea, narcolepsy and insomnia. A lack of uninterrupted, restful sleep of seven to … more

Brookland-Cayce High School educational foundation to host gala Feb. 6

Brookland-Cayce High School teacher Beth Cleland and Nikki Seltzer, the longest serving senator in South Carolina history will both be recognized on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the annual Brookland-Cayce … more

'State of the art’ improvements planned for Rawls Creek Park in Irmo

Rawls Creek Park will become an “inclusive playground and interactive art project” with a financial boost of $140,000 approved by the Irmo Town Council at the Jan. 28 meeting. .The … more

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Gilbert’s star-spangled excellent adventure

Gilbert Bates was getting madder by the minute. The 31-year-old farmer was chewing the fat with a neighbor in November 1867. The man was a Radical Republican (like being a “woke” … more

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Feb. 6

FRIDAY, FEB. 7 Free Fridays Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) invites you and the family to Free Fridays. Every Friday in January and February, residents of Richland and Lexington … more

White Knoll High School teacher charged with assaulting student

Fritzie Suerto Refamonte, 45, an educator at White Knoll High School has been charged with third-degree assault and battery according to an arrest warrant. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said … more

Herb Festival to take place in April

The 13th annual Herb Festival will take place at the Lexington County Museum on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 100 types of herbs and plants available for sale as well as local … more

Town of Lexington orders Ripple Fiber work halt

The Town of Lexington has issued a stop work order for the Ripple Fiber company following repeated incidents where they have hit and damaged Dominion Energy gas lines. While Lexington does have … more

12, including 1 Gaston resident, indicted in email compromise scheme

Twelve U.S. citizens, including one person from Lexington County, have been indicted on 12 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering for defrauding many victims across the … more

Lexington County resident arrested on child sex abuse charges

One Lexington County resident has been arrested on child sex abuse material charges, according to State Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office. 38-year-old Batesburg-Leesville resident Jake … more

Here's what Lexington County Republican, Democratic parties said about Trump's win

Considering 66% of Lexington County voters cast ballots for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, emotions are generally positive across the area after the Jan. 20 inauguration. 2024 … more

S.C. already preparing for American Revolution's 250th anniversary with educational material, event planning

What is a Sestercentennial? That’s a word some are using in reference to July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Also called a semiquincentennial, this … more

Lexington 2 opens limited school choice registration

Lexington Two school district has opened registration for its limited school choice for the 2025-26 school year. This program allows students to attend schools outside their designated attendance … more

Leesville native loads a machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard USS Blue Ridge

TOKYO BAY (Jan. 25, 2025) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class Aiden Blanchette, from Leesville, South Carolina, loads an M240B machine gun with ammunition during a live-fire exercise aboard the … more

‘Hallelujah.’ Many Lexington County parents are happy with S.C. cell phone policy, others worry it’s too restrictive

Recently, we asked our newsletter readers to send their thoughts on the new cell phone policy implemented in schools across the state. The community’s response has been mixed, reflecting both … more

Gray Collegiate Academy announces Irmo satellite to open this August

Gray Collegiate will open a new satellite campus in Irmo in August 2025, serving around 600 students in sixth through 10th grade. The campus, located at 617 Koon Rd., will serve as an extension of … more

Lexington County motorcycle group to host fundraiser Feb. 1 for injured veteran family

A Lexington County chapter of a motorcycle riding club is garnering support and looking to raise funds for a Lexington family. A pig roast fundraiser is happening Feb. 1 from 3-6 p.m. The Lexington … more

PowerSchool offering identity protection, credit monitoring following cybersecurity breach

PowerSchool has announced they will be offering two years of identity protection services and credit monitoring services for all students and educators whose information was involved with the recent … more

Sandhills Elementary students explore the world of coding through University of Pennsylvania partnership

Inside Sandhills Elementary School, a group of fourth graders are diving into the world of coding, thanks to a unique partnership with the University of Pennsylvania. This partnership called … more

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Jan. 30

FRIDAY, JAN. 31 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

Screening of Fentanyl High documentary to take place on Jan. 23

A documentary titled Fentanyl High, which explores the impact of drug misuse in high schools, will be shown in Columbia. The screening is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. This will take … more

Irmo church to offer ‘Run for God’ program

Riverland Hills Baptist Church is offering a 12 week “learn to run” program for the community. The “Run for God” program combines a weekly Bible study and group training … more

Chapin High cheerleader named S.C. Cheerleader of the Year

A varsity cheerleader at Chapin High School has been named the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) Class 5A Division II Cheerleader of the Year. Senior Emma Smoak first began her journey … more
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