Lexington County authorities are reaching out to the community for assistance following a tragic incident that unfolded early Sunday morning at a bar in Swansea. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon stated, “Deputies were called to Amici Tavern around 3:20 a.m. in response to reports of gunfire. We’ve been diligently investigatingContinue Reading
Honoring a Quarter-Century Commitment to Literacy in Central South Carolina Turning Pages SC, a nonprofit literacy council dedicated to teaching adults to read for free, has bestowed its prestigious Lifetime Member Award upon Jerry Bellune in recognition of his unwavering dedication to literacy in central South Carolina. At 88 yearsContinue Reading
Thelma Seibles (“Ms. Jean”) from Doubletree by Hilton Columbia has been honored with the Hospitality Employee of the Year (HEY) Award for the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Region. Recognizing her exceptional dedication and service to visitors, Ms. Jean is being honored as a shining example of hospitality excellence. The SouthContinue Reading
It’s truly remarkable to see students like Camila Rivera de Jesús from Lexington High School being recognized for their exceptional achievements. As one of only two students in South Carolina among the 400 recipients nationwide, Camila has been awarded the prestigious Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship, along with a paid internshipContinue Reading
Dara Brown and Sylvia Flint, senior community health coordinator and project coordinator respectively at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center’s (BLEC) Diabetes Intervention Program (DIP) for Families, recently shared their research findings at the University of South Carolina College of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day. Their study titled “Impacting Diabetes Education: BringingContinue Reading
Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 13th annual GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT, a 5K road race in support of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) K9 teams (dogsContinue Reading
Lexington County School District One is proud to host a Military Signing Day and receive a prestigious Purple Star School Designation. Join us on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at the Lexington High Performing Arts Center, located at 2364 Augusta Highway in Lexington, as we celebrate our graduating seniorsContinue Reading
Zdenek Rusek Kotva’s achievement is truly remarkable and speaks volumes about his dedication, talent, and leadership qualities. Being selected as one of the 400 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipients nationwide is a testament to his outstanding academic achievements and demonstrated leadership in various extracurricular activities. Zdenek’s involvement in the RBHSContinue Reading
By Thomas Ggrant, Jr. On April 12, Kinlee Mozley set a school record with her 129th career goal at Gilbert High School. The Lady Indians went on to defeat Dreher 2-0 and faced Dreher Wednesday in a one-match playoff for the Region 5-3A title. Photo from Gilbert High SchoolContinue Reading
From the College of Charleston Sports Information Office Freshman pitcher Hayden Thomas of the College of Charleston was named the Colonial Athletic Association’s Co-Rookie of the Week. The Brookland-Cayce High School graduate picked up his first career win and save against William and Mary. He allowed only two hits whileContinue Reading
From the Wofford College Sports Information Office Wofford College sophomore Zac Cowan, a graduate of Blythewood High School, earned Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday. He is the second Terrier to be recognized this season as Braden Hofmeyer earned the recognition on March 4. This is also Cowan’sContinue Reading