Columbia officials announced the revitalization of Finlay Park at a groundbreaking ceremony on the central lawn of the park September 14. The $24,100,000 construction process is intended to restore Columbia’s crown jewel park. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia City Councilman Edward H. McDowell, Jr, representatives ofContinue Reading
Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board (CCLMC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Vickie Davis to Senior Vice-President of Funding and Events. While Davis will continue her role in securing the organization’s funding, she will also manage and train additional staff for special events and the organization’sContinue Reading
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By Thomas Grant Jr. Northside Christian Academy returns to action Friday after a bye week, while Gray Collegiate heads out of state for the second time this season. The Crusaders (2-3, 1-2) face Georgia School for Innovation and Classic at Palmetto State Armory Field. They look to snap a three-gameContinue Reading
The River Bluff varsity competitive cheer team was victorious this past Saturday at its Battle at the Bluff. The Lady Gators beat out six other schools, including Spring Valley, Cane Bay, Ashley Ridge, Nation Ford, Clover and West Ashley.Continue Reading
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2023 Homecoming Queen Ari Markatine (middle), 1st Runner Up Ainsley Spencer and 2nd Runner Up Anna WattsContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have, for the first time, brought forth a charge under “Gavin’s Law,” a law passed this year to combat sexual extortion. Deputies have charged a 14-year-old male from Chapin with sexual extortion for his role in threatening to release doctored nude images associated with a female classmate,Continue Reading
Lexington Town Council candidate Will Allen landed influential endorsements from conservative legislators in Lexington County’s entire State House Freedom Caucus delegation as his momentum builds for this November’s elections in the Town of Lexington. State Reps Jay Kilmartin, RJ May, Ryan McCabe and Joe White all enthusiastically threw their supportContinue Reading
Niche.com has released its 2024 Best Schools in America rankings, and Lexington-Richland School District Five was named the number one school district in the Midlands. The website ranks over 10,000 public school districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents. School District Five’s overall “A” ratingContinue Reading
Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies were called to the Extended Stay America Hotel off of Lake Murray Blvd on Friday morning after US Marshalls had attempted to serve a warrant on a wanted fugitive from Georgia. George Curtis opened fire on the officers and two US Marshalls were woundedContinue Reading