Friday Football October 20
2023-10-23
Head coach Dean Howell just got accustomed to Friday morning games. Northside Christian Academy opted for an early start to Week 8 for its home finale. The Crusaders came away with its biggest point total and margin of victory of the season against winless Palmetto Christian. The 60-20 win sawContinue Reading
Lexington, South Carolina is a Top 12 Finalist in 2023 Tank of the Year Contest
2023-10-23
A water storage tank in Lexington, South Carolina was among the top 12 finalists selected during the 2023 Tank of the Year competition sponsored by Tnemec Company, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance coatings. The tank will also appear in Tnemec’s annual water tank calendar alongside the other top finalists.Continue Reading
Christmas Light Boat Parade Returns to Lake Murray
2023-10-23
Lake Murray Country’s Christmas Light Boat Parade, returns on Saturday, December 2. You don’t want to miss this family-friendly waterfront event that will get everyone in the holiday spirit! Admission is FREE and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington (1832-1834 N Lake Dr,Continue Reading
Lake Murray agent wins “Big Wave” Award
2023-10-23
Michael Murphy received the Big Wave Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit for his exceptional achievements in real estate. The Big Wave Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume between $10 million and $25 million with 40 or more transition sides with a total transactionContinue Reading
County Council Chairwoman Carrigg backs Will Allen for Town Council
2023-10-19
“Will Allen will be an integral voice that helps shape the trajectory of Lexington for many years to come.” Those were the words of Lexington County Council Chairwoman Beth Carrigg as she threw her support behind Lexington Town Council candidate Will Allen in the election on November 7th. Carrigg, theContinue Reading
Sheriff Lott honored for “outstanding service” by Benedict College
2023-10-19
Award presented on the 50-yard-line during last week’s football game By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was one of five first-responder leaders recognized by Benedict College for “Outstanding Service to the College and the Community” in appreciation of first responders on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. TheContinue Reading
Rhonda Wallace Patterson named top prosecutor in state
2023-10-18
Eleventh Circuit Deputy Solicitor Rhonda Wallace Patterson received the 2023 Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Prosecution for General Sessions last week at the South Carolina Solicitors’ Association Annual Conference. The award has been given to the top prosecutor in the State of South Carolina since 1997. TheContinue Reading
District online auction October 23-30
2023-10-18
This October 23-30, the District Five Foundation will be hosting a week-long online auction – “The D5 Experience: Shining a light on school and community spirit, talent, and activities.” The Foundation will end the week with a district-wide spirit day filled with activities. By becoming a sponsor of the eventContinue Reading
Two local students to become authors
2023-10-18
Two District Five students will soon be published authors. Fourth grader De Andre Caughman at Seven Oaks Elementary School Media Magnet and third grader Dylan Martinez Perez at Leaphart Elementary School STEAM Magnet were surprised by Superintendent Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. and other faculty and staff, as well asContinue Reading
Jonathan Brindel Wins 6-Man Tournamentat Lake Murray
2023-10-17
South Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation returned to Lake Murray on October 13-14, 2023 for their Six-Man Tournament. This tournament was composed of 32 Bassmaster Clubs from around South Carolina and featured the top 6 anglers who competed for the top club as well as the top individual angler. A total ofContinue Reading