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Cayce announces new police chief

Hebert Blake has been named the Chief of the Cayce Police Department. Blake, a father of five, grandfather to six and married to his wife, Linda, for 37 years, has been working as a chief deputy in … more

USC athletics director Ray Tanner steps into new role, college to search for replacement

The University of South Carolina is looking for a new athletics director after it was announced last week that current AD Ray Tanner would be stepping into a new role.  more

6 Lexington County teams remain undefeated entering Week 4 of high school football

Football is in full force around Lexington County, and as the season progresses it is becoming more clear which teams have a legitimate shot at a deep playoff run.  more

West Columbia recognizes district teacher of the year, other employees

A couple of employees were given new positions at last week’s normally scheduled council meeting for the City of West Columbia. Jamie Hook is the director of fleet services and Tim Pecori is … more

Lexington's Old Mill Pond Trail is now open

The 1.15-mile paved loop wrapping around the Lexington Mill Pond, called the Old Mill Pond Trail, is officially open and was marked with a celebration on  Sept. 13.  This trail honors … more

Riley's Drugs of Lexington turns 100

Riley’s Drugs, an independent and family-owned pharmacy, has now been serving Lexington locals for 100 years. The business commemorated the milestone on Sept. 12 with a ribbon cutting. … more

Clinton Sease Farm to launch fall season Sept. 20

Clinton Sease Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch at 382 Olde Farm Rd. in Lexington is open to the public from Sept. 20 through Nov. 3. “We have been working all year on our farm getting it … more

Mission Lexington has a new director

Mission Lexington now has a new director after long-time director  Robin Bowers retired. Amy Reeves, who has been the director of community outreach for Mission Lexington for the past year … more

Lexington’s Steel Hands Brewing to offer baby goat yoga this Sunday

Typically, Steel Hands Brewing, a brewery on Foreman Street in Cayce, spends its weekends putting on concerts, debuting special new homemade brews or throwing cornhole tournaments. And those are all … more

The Midlands Mingle to bring vegan dinners to Hazelwood Brewing

This Sunday at Hazelwood Brewing on Main Street in Lexington, there will be a special gathering called the Midlands Mingle. This potluck event kicks off at 5:30 p.m., and there’s really only … more

Mental Health Matters: Cannabis use

While it is still not legal in South Carolina to use or possess cannabis, according to Pew Research, 79% of Americans live in a county that has a marijuana dispensary (either medical, recreational or … more

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Peter's incredible inventions

Inspiration is unfair. To most inventors, it gives a miserly good idea to two, yet it rewards a select few with a string of amazing discoveries. Take Thomas Edison, for instance. He came up with the … more

South Carolina football drops first game of the season after costly mistakes benefit LSU

The national spotlight was on Columbia Saturday as College Gameday came to town for the South Carolina football team’s match against the LSU Tigers.  more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County, surrounding areas for the week of Sept. 19

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 Saluda Shoals Jazz Series (concert) Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd.) continues their Saluda Shoals Jazz concert series with a performance from Les Flat Out Strangers, a hot … more

River Bluff holds on to beat Gilbert in battle of Lexington County foes

The game came down to one play.  more

Batesburg-Leesville, River Bluff stars earn Athlete of the Week after stellar play

Another week of sports has passed, which means it’s time to crown two more athletes as Lexington County’s male and female Athletes of the Week.  more

Lexington County teams continue rolling after week two of the high school football season

Another week of football is in the books, and many Lexington County teams are rolling after big wins.  more

Volleyball action continues with a few Lexington County teams excelling on the court

The high school volleyball season is well underway and teams from Lexington County are looking to stack wins before beginning the region season.  more

Cayce hopes to revitalize underdeveloped properties

The City of Cayce is looking to utilize properties on Knox Abbot Drive and State Street as brought forth by Interim City Manager James Crosland. Crosland presented an idea for a revitalization … more

Serving Lexington: Robin Bowers reflects on time at Mission Lexington

Whenever Robin Bowers talks about the impact and influence of Mission Lexington across the county, she uses the pronoun, “we.” After all, when it comes to helping the people in the county … more

Midlands Tech president shares educational success stories with Lexington locals at chamber breakfast

Dr. Gregory Little, president of Midlands Technical College, was the Lexington Chamber’s September Business over Breakfast guest speaker. Little, who was elected as the seventh president … more

Relive the grunge glory days with Fallapalooza at Icehouse Amphitheater Sept. 13

Members of Generation X, meaning people born between 1965 and 1980, are starting to get a bit….distinguished, let’s say. There’s certainly a lot more gray in our hair than there … more

Lexington’s Pilgrim Lutheran Church celebrates 125th anniversary

A 100-year run for any organization is impressive, but Lexington County’s very own Pilgrim Lutheran Church is celebrating 125 years. Attendees say there are few houses of worship more welcoming … more

HOLY COW! HISTORY: An old woman, a flag and a legend that just won’t die

 The words once echoed through countless school classrooms. “Up from the meadows rich with corn, clear in the cool September morn; The clustered spires of Frederick stand, … more

Plans for potential Irmo neighborhood faces legal challenge

The Town of Irmo’s plan to allow a developer to come up with a revised proposal to build the controversial Water Walk development on the shores of Lake Murray is facing a legal challenge. … more
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