Open Letter Many law enforcement agencies in South Carolina use K-9’s for a myriad of services. That wasn’t always the case. In 1947, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division was the first agency by helping the state’s local Sheriff and Police Departments by using K-9’s that SLED maintained. Since that timeContinue Reading
The South Carolina Iris Society will hold its 59th annual flower show on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. The South Carolina Iris Society is a regional horticultural organization dedicated to the cultivation, appreciation, and exhibition of iris flowers. It promotes education, hybridization, and garden artistry related toContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host a Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers free general admission for South Carolina teachers and up to three guests with a valid school ID at check-in. General admission includes access to all fourContinue Reading
Early giving for Midlands Gives Day is officially underway and will continue through the main event on May 5. The early giving period offers donors the opportunity to support local nonprofits ahead of the big day while helping organizations qualify for sponsorship prizes—maximizing each contribution and expanding its impact acrossContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body recovered by the Department of Natural Resources from Lake Murray near the Lexington County/Newberry County Line at about 4:20 pm April 26. Gonzalo Briseno of Columbia was recovered from Lake Murray after he entered the water April 25 to assist someoneContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A new D.A.D. will supervise Lexington School District One sports starting this fall. On Monday, the board approved the hiring of Garrett Knight as District Athletics Director. He is the third person to serve the position first established by David Bennett and most recently Chad Leaphart.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lexington High School boys tennis team captured the Region 4-5A championship, finishing the season with a 19-3 overall record and a perfect 10-0 mark in region play.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “Swamp Sweep” was completed Friday by the Lexington girls’ soccer team. A night after the baseball and softball teams clinched Region 4-5A titles at the home of archrival River Bluff, the Lady Wildcats followed suit. The 3-1 victory over the Lady Gators gave retiring headContinue Reading
(Photo by Clemson Tigers) By Thomas Grant Jr. Antonio Williams is now a Washington Commander. The former Dutch Fork All-State and two-time All-ACC wide receiver was selected Friday in the third round and 71st overall at the NFL Draft. “They’re getting a guy that’s going to come in and workContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Add a new alter ego to the ever-innovative Lexington County Blowfish. For one weekend only, the team will take the field as the “Cowfish,” donning specialty uniforms as part of a partnership with the Lexington County Farm Bureau. Team co-owner Bill Shanahan unveiled the aesthetic jerseysContinue Reading
Photo: Coaches Will Hickson and Josh Hoover By Thomas Grant Jr. Gilbert High School welcomed back an alumnus to replace its longtime wrestling coach and introduced a new basketball coach from a county rival. The Lexington County School District Five board approved the hiring of Josh Hoover as wrestling coach.Continue Reading