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Sunset Split project planning intended to improve section of U.S. 378 in Lexington County continues

The $36 million Sunset Split project designed to fix major traffic problems that have plagued the Sunset Boulevard and Corley Mill corridor for years appears ready to roll. The latest development in … more

South Carolina women’s basketball newcomers adjust to Gamecock life

The Gamecock women’s basketball team is coming off its undefeated national championship-winning season and is looking to add weapons ahead of its quest for back-to-back. more

Casey Bradwell looks to continue building success on diamond for alma mater Airport

Airport High School baseball coach Casey Bradwell’s life has always been about baseball, and he is looking to spread his knowledge to the next generation at his alma mater. more

9-year-old Lexington boy on track for future success with Junior Olympic appearance

Cameron Greyson is a 9-year-old Lexington boy with an early interest in track. This year, he joined his first competitive track club and qualified for his third AAU Junior Olympic appearance. more

S.C. deer tags should be arriving in mailboxes soon

South Carolina deer hunters, keep an eye on your mailbox: Deer tags should be arriving soon. Deer hunters who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit, combination … more

Lake Murray striped bass dying due to 'temperature-oxygen squeeze'

Boaters on Lake Murray may notice dead or dying striped bass in the water over the next several weeks, according to fisheries biologists with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). … more

Lexington County at ‘moderate’ drought status, according to SCDNR

The South Carolina Drought Response Committee reconvened on July 24 and updated drought statuses for all 46 S.C. counties. Lexington County has been at a “moderate” drought status since … more

Columbia business has strong ties to Lexington

“Guaranteed Worst in Town.” That’s a phrase that South Carolinians have had the chance to learn as the slogan for Cromer’s P-Nuts, a locally owned gourmet popcorn and … more

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department receives donation for K-9 unit

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department received a donation of over $10,000 from Steel Hands Brewing. The money was raised at the brewery’s Steel Paws fundraiser. Sheriff Koon … more

Lexington school named National Beta School of Distinction

East Point Academy, a charter school located in West Columbia, has been named a 2023-2024 National Beta School of Distinction after increasing its club membership by more than 10% over the past … more

College student from Lexington County spotlighted by Dominion Energy

University of South Carolina third-year student and Lexington County resident Chloe Quinton was spotlighted by Dominion Energy for her work as their summer intern. Some of her projects include … more

Midlands Technical College foundation receives $1M donation

Midlands Technical College was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Lowe’s Foundation in the form of a Gable Grant. Gable Grants are awarded by the foundation to help expand … more

WIC team meets highest participation in 7 years

The WIC supplemental nutrition program sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Public Health reached its highest level of participants in the month of May since March of 2017. From May 1 … more

Lexington County man charged with lottery fraud

A Lexington County resident has been charged with lottery fraud. 47-year-old Mitchell Lonnell Gleaton was arrested on July 16 for attempting to defraud the South Carolina Education Lottery by … more

Blowfish conclude regular season, begin playoffs with series win over Forest City

With their playoff chances on the line, the Blowfish locked in for a final week of regular season action and won just enough games to earn a spot in the postseason. Lexington County finished … more

Irmo little league teams look to conquer the world

Two local youth little league teams are looking to make history and become world champions at the senior little league baseball and softball world series. more

Cayce police chief position now open

The City of Cayce has officially announced the opening for the position of police chief. The position will be open to applicants for three weeks after which the Cayce Human Resources department … more

‘Blessings come.’ Irmo organization seeks volunteers to help improve homes, yards

A small yet mighty team of volunteers make up a nonprofit group in Irmo which dedicates time to helping Irmo citizens within town limits with minor house and yard repairs. Irmo Outreach has … more

Lexington County approves $300 million budget

Lexington County Council has approved an annual budget totaling $300,921.717, a 10.5% increase from last year. more

Repticon promises scaly, slithering fun at Columbia’s Jamil Shrine Temple

There are two kinds of people in this world. There are people who see a snake and go running for the hills trailing screams all the way, and there are people who will pick the snake up and treat it … more

Saxophonist Marcus Adams to play in Lexington this weekend

Typically, Chayz Lounge on Meeting Street schedules two different performers on Friday and Saturday nights. Occasionally, though, they’ll have an artist with so much acclaim and so many hits … more

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Phoebe’s unlikely namesake

If you are of a certain age, you’ll remember when you couldn’t turn on your TV without being bombarded by helpful advice during commercials. Mr. Whipple warned against squeezing the … more

Gamecock defense sets expectations high for 2024

The Gamecock football team is gearing up for its fourth season under head coach Shane Beamer, and expectations are already starting to be set over a month before the start of the season. more

Stay Here, Play Here: Things to do in Lexington County, surrounding areas for the week of July 25

Friday, July 26     Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves (concert)   The Nashville Nights concert series at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St. Cayce) rolls on with a performance … more
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