Governor Henry McMaster, along with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), has announced that Richland County is now eligible for expedited federal individual disaster assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD) has started assessing hurricane-related damage across the county to determine itsContinue Reading
Residents of 13 South Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance if they experienced uninsured damage or losses. This assistance can help with urgent needs such as temporary lodging, home repairs, personal property loss, and other disaster-related expenses. The eligible counties include Aiken, Anderson,Continue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Voters have many choices on November 5: Election Day. You matter – learn what is on the ballot and be sure to vote. Voters residing within the School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties (LR5) will vote (1) together for or against a school bond referendumContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has been recognized as the number one school district in the Midlands in the 2025 Best Schools in America rankings by Niche.com. The rankings, which evaluate over 10,000 public school districts nationwide, are based on a combination of statistics and feedback from millions ofContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has appointed Audrey Black as the new Director of Planning and Accountability. Black, currently the Director of Federal and State Programs in Richland School District Two, brings a wealth of experience in data analysis and strategic planning. She has previously served as a DataContinue Reading
Lexington, S.C. – River Bluff High School (RBHS) has been honored with a Gold distinction on the 2024 Advanced Placement® (AP®) Program School Honor Roll, a prestigious recognition of student success in AP programs. This award reflects the school’s commitment to both expanding access to AP courses and delivering strongContinue Reading
Logan Nicholson and Allie Royer were named Mr. and Miss Homecoming at White Knoll High School. Photo courtesy of White Knoll High SchoolContinue Reading
Morgan Hendricks was named Miss Homecoming at Lexington High School. Photo by Thomas Grant Jr.Continue Reading
Irmo, SC – On Tuesday, October 8, Richland County Councilman Jason Branham spoke to members of the Lake Murray Irmo Rotary Club as part of his re-election campaign for District 1, which covers portions of Richland County in Irmo and Ballentine. Branham, a lawyer with Tide Law in Irmo, highlightedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. It took just one week for the Region 4-5A standings to experience a shakeup. Newly-ranked River Bluff was one of three teams to go undefeated in non-region play. It remained that way after last Friday as the Gators defeated defending region champion White Knoll 24-21 inContinue Reading
Lexington, SC – A Lexington man is facing multiple charges after stealing a patrol vehicle and leading authorities on a high-speed chase across several counties Monday night. Kevin Romero, 22, has been charged with grand larceny, failure to stop for blue lights, and reckless driving, according to arrest warrants issuedContinue Reading