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OPINION: A new era of opportunity: Why young South Carolinians should support the Capital One-Discover merger

As the president of the Central Midlands Young Democrats, I'm thrilled to voice my support for the proposed merger between Capital One and Discover and the proposed $265 billion Community Benefits … more
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A Thin White Line

CUMBERLAND SOUND, Fernandina Beach, Florida (Nov. 1, 2024): The catamaran motors by pelicans perched upon piers. It passes monstrous, red-orange contraptions that could be the Martian craft from H.G. … more
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10 Lexington County schools to create plans for improved performance

The 2023-2024 school year state report card has identified 10 schools in Lexington County that have been ranked as below average school. The affected schools include five high schools, one … more
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Irmo native serves aboard USS America

SASEBO, Japan (Nov. 5, 2024) Information System Technician Seaman Dimitri Clay, from Irmo, South Carolina, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) performs … more
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Shop with a Cop event announced

On Dec. 10 and 12 at the Walmart on Dutch Fork Road in Irmo, S.C., vetted and selected families will have the opportunity to shop with a cop. Families in need will be able to shop with members … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 to hold magnet fairs to showcase offerings

Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced that they will be hosting two different magnet fairs to allow those in the district to explore the various special programs that are found at … more
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Lexington Chamber announces new wine-tasting event

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has announced a new event that will help support local merchants as the holiday season approaches. The event is called Vino and Vibes and those who … more
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Lexington County Sheriff’s Department awarded 2024 ARCC Grant

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department was recently announced as a recipient of a 2024 ARCC grant given by the South Carolina Department of Aging as a part of celebrating National Family … more
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1 dead after Highway 21 motorcycle accident

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the person who died after a motorcycle accident on Highway 21 near Interstate 26 at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Nov. 9. … more
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State Election Commission announces record voter turnout for 2024

More than 2.5 million voters turned out in the state of South Carolina for this year’s general election. 108,000 residents voted absentee, 1,472,000 residents voted early and 977,000 … more
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Chapin’s Voices Community Writer’s Workshop empowers young writers

Numerous families, students, friends and community members gathered at Chapin Town Hall to support the fourth-grade writers of Chapin Elementary. The event featured The Chapin’s Voices … more
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Anderson wins Lexington 1’s final empty seat after recount

Mike Anderson has won Lexington One’s final empty seat for the board of trustees after a recount. The recount was between two candidates: Mike Anderson and Dana Homesley. After the … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Nov. 21

FRIDAY, NOV. 22 Wild Lights The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) invites you and the kids to brighten up your Friday night with Wild Lights. From polar bears to flamingos, … more
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Lexington 3 students recognized for perfect scores on end-of-course exams

29 students from Batesburg-Leesville Middle and Batesburg-Leesville High were recognized by the school board for earning perfect scores on the 2023-2024 South Carolina End-of-Course Exams. The … more
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Lexington's Icehouse Amphitheater has a rich, icy history

Downtown Lexington’s ever-buzzing crown jewel has been making a joyful noise since its opening in 2017. The Icehouse Amphitheater has drawn crowds from across Lexington County and … more
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Approved Lexington-Richland School District 5 bond referendum includes security upgrades for schools

On Election Day, 68.54% of Lexington County voters approved a $240 million bond referendum for the Lexington-Richland School District Five. The approval will fund a variety of projects, … more
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86-year-old Lexington resident uses letters to honor S.C. history and tell his story

There is a signed baseball displayed in a curio case with oak framing and glass windows. It sits behind a name plate, oak, too, with the name Russell D. Mellette engraved with black lettering on … more
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Cayce receives $2M donation for 12,000 Year History Park Visitors Center

The city of Cayce has received a donation of $2,155,000 from the Boyd Foundation. Mayor Elise Partin told the media on Nov. 12 near the Cayce Fitness & Tennis Center that the grant will be … more
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Lexington 4 discusses progress and improvement plans

At the latest Lexington Four board meeting, the board took time to honor two long-serving members and reviewed important updates on local school’s progress and future improvement plans. … more
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Joint Municipal Water & Sewer tells Lexington locals that area growth heightens water needs

At the Nov. 12 Business over Breakfast event hosted by the Lexington Chamber and Visitor Center, Jay Nicholson and Guy Schmoltze from the Joint Municipal Water & Sewer Commission told Lexington … more
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Cayce City Council honors longest serving U.S. senator and first chairwoman of Lexington County Council

South Carolina Sen. Nikki Setzler was honored at the most recent City of Cayce council meeting on Nov. 5. The District 26 representative, first elected in 1976, announced in early 2024 that he … more
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The last pecan pie

When I heard Hurricane Helene destroyed some 42,000 pecan trees in Georgia, I thought of my mother and my last pecan pie, not the last ever, but the last one she made. I’ve not had a pecan pie … more
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South Carolina to enforce statewide cellphone ban in schools starting January 2025

Beginning in January 2025, a new statewide policy in South Carolina will require all public schools to enforce a ban on student use of cell phones during the school day. This policy, approved by … more
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66% of Lexington County voters cast ballots for Trump in 2024 election

Of the 190,088 Lexington County residents registered to vote, 147,971 voted in the 2024 General Election, and 96,965 of those that voted cast ballots for President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice … more
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Nursery Road Elementary Arts Magnet receives 12K grant for arts programs

Nursery Road Elementary School—Arts Magnet has been awarded $12,400 from the Distinguished Arts Program (DAP); a funding initiative managed by the South Carolina Department of Education. … more
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