Kayla Garrett, a kindergarten assistant at Piney Woods Elementary School in Lexington-Richland School District Five, has been honored with the 2023-2024 Alternative Pathways for Educator Certification (APEC) Professional Commitment Award. This prestigious award recognizes Garrett’s exceptional commitment to learning and professional growth within the APEC program. As the recipient ofContinue Reading

By Al Dozier The Lexington County legislative delegation met with Lexington County Council members and representatives of the county’s municipalities March 19 to resolve differences over road maintenance agreements. Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson said he was pleased the meeting was held with lawmakers who could help modify the agreements. “WeContinue Reading

The inaugural Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K, organized by the Greater CWC Cares Foundation, is set to take place on March 30 at 9 am. Participants are invited to either run or walk along the scenic route by the Congaree River and through the Cayce-West Columbia Avenues. Following the race, thereContinue Reading

The “farewell tour” for retiring River Bluff boys soccer coach Phillip Savitz continue to run smoothly. With the school having promoting assistant head coach as his successor starting next season, the third-ranked Gators opened Region 4-5A play with consecutive wins. It started March 15 with a 5-0 shutout of WhiteContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The winning streak in region play continues for Lexington softball. The Lady Wildcats opened last week with victories over Chapin and archrival River Bluff. In the two games, senior Livi Warren went 5-7 with two home runs, two doubles and five RBI. Pitcher Haley Manz struckContinue Reading

Fort Jackson, SC – The Columbia Recruiting Battalion, stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, recently concluded its highly successful “STEM Roadshow,” held from March 11th to 15th. This innovative event, spotlighting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), spanned three states and made stops at five prestigious high schools.Continue Reading