Sandra Haynes, Richland County’s longtime director of Animal Services, was honored with a retirement celebration and a resolution by county council recognizing her more than 36 years of service to county government. Beginning her career with the county as a clerk typist, Haynes rose through the ranks, demonstrating excellence andContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA — S. Jahue “Jake” Moore Sr., founding senior partner of Moore Bradley Myers (MBM), has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 Icon Honors. Icon Honors recognizes South Carolina business leaders for notable professional success and strong leadership both within their fields and throughout their communities.Continue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. — July 20, 2026 — The Lexington One Educational Foundation presented the 2026 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh Administrator of the Year Award to Mr. David F. Dixon, principal of Gilbert High School, at the Back to School Administrators’ Breakfast on July 16 held at Lexington High School. This prestigiousContinue Reading
Photo – Before their peers from across the state, sixteen members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were honored for their work during closing events at this year’s South Carolina Fire-Rescue conference. By Michael DeSumma CRFD 1st Shift crews on Engine 1, Rescue 1, Engine 6 and Ladder 7 were selectedContinue Reading
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “100 Great Community Hospitals,” earning national recognition for delivering exceptional clinical care and serving as a vital healthcare resource for the Midlands. Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital was the only other South Carolina hospital included onContinue Reading
Five students from Lexington-Richland School District Five have been recognized for outstanding achievement during the Tri-District Arts Consortium (TriDAC) summer program. The District Five honorees are: Me’Leah Council, Dutch Fork High School — Teachers’ Choice Award in Dance Ana Gomez, Irmo Middle School — Stephen Nevitt Award in Visual ArtContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Pediatric Alliance has been named Best Pediatric Practice in South Carolina in the annual Guide to South Carolina Best of South Carolina awards, an honor determined through statewide public voting. The annual awards recognize businesses and organizations that make a meaningful impact on the communities theyContinue Reading
Lexington and Richland County schools, educators and students honored at statewide EEASC conference. Environmental educators, students and schools from Lexington and Richland counties were among those recognized during the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina’s (EEASC) annual conference at the University of South Carolina Upstate. The annual awards celebrate individualsContinue Reading
Twenty-seven rising seniors selected for prestigious citizenship and government training experience Twenty-seven students from School District Five recently participated in the 2026 Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs, week-long leadership and citizenship experiences sponsored by The American Legion Department of South Carolina and the American Legion Auxiliary. TheContinue Reading
Maya Drennon of Lexington with MVP plaque – (Photos by SCCAWS) By Thomas Grant Jr. Lake Murray standout seniors played their final high school softball games Tuesday and Wednesday at Lexington High School. Maya Drennon and Livi Warren got a last “curtain call” at their home field for the S.C.Continue Reading
Nearly 400 guests attend dinner and ceremony inducting a two-star Medal of Honor recipient, a fighter pilot-POW, and 12 other heroic military leaders from the Palmetto State By Christopher David Carter Amidst much pomp, ceremony, and more than 380 well-heeled guests and VIPs, the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall ofContinue Reading