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5 things you need to know about eye health as you age

Posted 2/1/23

(BPT) - As you age, it’s perfectly normal to notice changes in your body. You may not be able to move as fast or hear as well. Age also increases your risk of developing wet age-related macular …

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Pending drag-restricting legislation could impact West Columbia businesses, performers

Two bills pending in the S.C. House and Senate could restrict minors from attending drag shows, while also providing that any business that allows drag shows could be deemed a sexually oriented …

The Catch-Up: Chapin overpass closure; local schools, teacher get statewide recognition

The state Department of Transportation has announced an overpass bridge closure near Chapin.

Lexington Medical looks to address health needs identified in recent survey

Thanks to a survey conducted with help from one of the other big hospital systems serving the Midlands, Lexington Medical Center says it has a better understanding of the area it serves.

Lexington fixes issue sending partially treated wastewater into creek

11 days after first reporting the issue, the Town of Lexington says it has fixed a problem that was causing partially treated wastewater to flow into a local creek.

Lexington school district set to receive more than $800K from e-cigarette lawsuit

Lexington County School District 1 has settled an ongoing lawsuit with an e-cigarette company.

West Columbia woman sentenced to 25 years for possessing meth

A West Columbia woman is set to spend the next 25 years in prison after being convicted on a methamphetamine charge.

Local sports

Swansea 17-year-old headed to France to compete with U.S. roller derby team

A Lexington County roller derby player will represent her country in France.

Lexington High alum making the most of her final run at USC

A championship is always special, but it would mean a little more to former Lexington star Olivia Thompson and the four senior teammates she played with for the last four seasons.