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HUD makes $1.9 million available to address youth homelessness in South Carolina

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $51.1 million in Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grants to 38 communities across 26 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. more

The Catch-Up: Fiber internet coming to over 8,000 Lexington homes

Fiber-optic internet provider, Ripple Fiber, has now gone live in Lexington County. Over 8,500 residences across the county, including those in the Kenwood and Royal Creek neighborhood, currently have access to the new technology. more

American Leadership Academy Lexington educator named teacher of the year at Charter Institute banquet

The American Leadership Academy wrapped up its first year as a public charter school in Lexington. One of its teachers, Mary Elizabeth Farmer, was named the 2024-25 Nathan Yon Institute Teacher of the Year at last month’s Charter Institute at Erskine’s awards banquet. more

Animal Services encourages adoption, low-cost vet care

Lexington County Animal Services has a few programs in place to encourage adoption and limit euthanization. more

Brazilian BBQ restaurant now open in Lexington

Rio Express Grill, located at 5594 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington is now open, offering a variety of Brazilian BBQ options for locals and visitors alike. more

StretchLab opens a new location in Lexington

Lexington locals now have a place to stretch out. Literally. more

Acclaimed saxophonist and Columbia resident Chris Potter to play at Harbison Theatre

Decades ago, a young man named Chris Potter, who had moved recently from Chicago, Ill. to Columbia, heard a sound that changed his life. The boy, no more than ten years old or so, was a fan of rock … more

SCDOT asks for public input on Momentum 2050 plan through survey on transportation

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey. Momentum 2050 is the statewide plan for the future of South Carolina’s transportation network. more

S.C. expands property tax exemption for disabled veterans

Disabled veterans can now obtain a South Carolina Property Tax exemption on real estate from the year in which they became disabled. The more

Free notary public seminar to be offered in Lexington County this August

Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be providing a free, in-person notary public seminar in Lexington County this August. more

The floating music festival Reggaetronic returns to Lake Murray

If Lake Murray isn’t the undisputed champion of summer music festivals in South Carolina, we’re not sure who is. more

Former Gamecocks fill WNBA rosters as league sees rise in national interest

There is a lot of buzz about the WNBA right now as the league is experiencing a national spike in interest. more

Lexington County now requires dogs to be microchipped

New animal control regulations recently approved by Lexington County Council will require pet owners to have microchips injected into their dogs. more

Throughout South Carolina, abandoned boats are causing issues

They are hazardous to boaters’ safety and the environment. Additionally, they are unsightly. more

Revisit some of the biggest storylines from the 2023-24 athletic year

It was a busy year for athletics around Lexington County with many major storylines developing further or coming to a close. more

Gamecock baseball season concludes with loss in Raleigh Regional

The South Carolina baseball team’s season came to a close last weekend in the NCAA Regional tournament, capping a turbulent season for the Gamecocks. more

Blowfish baseball completes first full week of action in 2024 season

The Blowfish are off to an up-and-down start this season but the summer day ballpark vibes are in full effect with several fan engagement opportunities keeping the community entertained. A week … more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County for the week of June 6

Friday – June 7 Nashville Nights (concert) Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. in Cayce) kicks off their Nashville Nights concert series. The series welcomes fast-rising country … more

Pelion police host annual event for kids, community

Pelion is like the Mayberry of Lexington. That’s how Mayor Frank Schumpert describes the small town on the edge of Lexington County at Pelion’s kids festival Sunday afternoon held at the town’s community center. more

The Catch-Up: Summer meal program launches for students in Lexington Two

Lexington County School District Two has announced the hours and locations for this year’s summer meal program for students, 150 students graduated with either their GED or high school diploma from the Lexington School District Two adult education program and more in this week's Catch-Up. more

Sheriff candidates prepare for June 11 Primary

Ahead of the primaries on June 11, the four candidates running to be the Lexington County sheriff are reminding voters of their plans for the sheriff’s department if they win. The four … more

Opinion: Why I support Sen. Katrina Shealy: She delivers for Lexington

Far too often in politics, political candidates run on this or that promise – knowing all too well that as soon as their election is won, and as soon as the election spotlight shines no more, none of what they promised to accomplish will ever actually get done. more

Opinion: Families in Lexington need a fighter

When my wife, Kiersten, and I married ten years ago, we wanted to start a family in a safe community that provided good-paying jobs, had great schools and was a place where families could thrive. Thankfully, we've been blessed to raise our family in Lexington. more

Lexington’s Chayz Lounge jazz club celebrates 7th anniversary this Saturday

This Thursday and Saturday night, Chayz Lounge on Meeting Street celebrates an auspicious occasion. The club, opened by DJ and jazz afficionado Chaye Alexander, celebrates its seventh anniversary. more
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