October was National Principals Month, and Lexington-Richland School District Five recognizes the essential role that principals play in making schools great. Throughout the month, the district and schools recognized principals through social media campaigns and highlights. Each October, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and National Association ofContinue Reading
By CT McDonald With Dutch Fork’s 55-13 varsity football win at Lexington last week, the Silver Foxes completed their Region 5-5A schedule at 4-0 and now look outside the conference for opponents to finish the abbreviated 2020-2021 season. They found one. Spring Valley’s Vikings are to visit Dutch Fork FridayContinue Reading
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be available to all children throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year. The move is part of USDA’s commitment to ensuring all children across America have access to nutritious food as the nation recovers fromContinue Reading
Richland County property owners will see a decrease in property tax rates when notices go out this week, but those savings will be offset by an increase in fees for solid waste services. Last year, curbside collection fees rose for the first time in more than a decade and landfillContinue Reading
I have dedicated my life to serving our country. From over 30 years in the U.S. military, to Rotary, to the State Senate, and now in Congress, I am wholly committed to the people of South Carolina. I have fought for jobs, our military and veterans, and families during myContinue Reading
The Fort Jackson Garrison will welcome Command Sgt. Major Algrish C. Williams as its new command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. at Victory Hall. Williams will assume responsibility from Fort Jackson Garrison Commander Col. John W. Hankins and will become his seniorContinue Reading
A grant has been awarded to Mission Lexington by Lexington Medical Center Foundation for prescription medications in the amount of $5,000. “We’re beyond grateful to Lexington Medical Center for their continued support through this grant,” said Robin W. Bowers, Executive Director of Mission Lexington. “This continued partnership allows us toContinue Reading
Caregivers Need Your Help! No one has been hit harder during the pandemic than family caregivers. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other chronic illness is a full time and unpaid job. Now more than ever, these families need hope and relief from pandemic challenges like reduced support systems, isolationContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch Have you checked your medicine cabinets lately? You’ll probably find some unused or expired pills. Oct. 24 is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s next Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, whileContinue Reading
There are several reasons for a needed change on the current school board. The most important one is the lack of fiscal responsibility. Another is the lack of planning and equity spending on our existing schools in the Irmo area. One example was the decision made to spend money onContinue Reading
I have read that some members of the public believe that where a trustee lives somehow effects the leadership that they might bring to the board. This district is relatively small in geographic area. Do you really believe that someone running for the board would not have concern for students,Continue Reading