The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Lexington-Richland School District Five a $3,000 grant to support summer literacy. The Dollar General Grant will provide books for students who attend Summer Reading Camp in School District Five to add to their home libraries. The district will provide books that are on appropriate readingContinue Reading
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Erica K. Bissell, ED.D. to teaching and learning director, effective July 1, 2022. Bissell currently serves as the district’s reading and language arts coordinator. An experienced educator with more than 18 yearsContinue Reading
Laura and Jimmy Derrick were recognized at the SC Statehouse on Wednesday, June 15th, by Representative Chip Huggins and the Members of the SC General Assembly for all of their achievements in the real estate industry and their service to the state. Pictured L-R: Mrs. Laura Derrick, Representative Chip HugginsContinue Reading
By: Edward M “JIB”Colie III Hi there, I’m a new columnist on this beat, but you may recognize my name if you’ve ever read the Lake Murray News. My “Inland Sea” Column has been a featured column since 1986. For the past 8 years, I have been driving around theContinue Reading
Nathan Ballentine will run unopposed in November after defeating newcomer Paul Erickson for the District 71 seat. Ballentine has held the seat for 18 years. When Representative Chip Huggins announced he would not seek a new term for House District 85 after 23 years of service four candidates vying forContinue Reading
Three Lexington-Richland School District Five educators have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January 2020, this innovative program was designed to increase the number of teachers incorporating personal finance education into their classrooms across the K-12 spectrum. Elizabeth Magee (Project SEARCH), Bonnie Robinson (Irmo High),Continue Reading
Following a public hearing held on June 14, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the 2022–23 general fund operating budget of $325,808,206. The approved budget does not include a millage increase. The budget includes a step increase for employees, increases the beginning step of theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council approved a penny sales tax that would fund millions in road improvements and bring some relief to the congested roads throughout Lexington County. But it will be up to voters to make the final decision during the November elections. At the June 7 meeting,Continue Reading
Lexington County School District One’s Tracy T. Lucas, CPPB, CPPO, announces her retirement, effective June 29, 2022. She has spent the last 23 years working as the district’s procurement director. With a career spanning almost 35 years, Lucas began working in 1987 for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources,Continue Reading
With temperatures expected to hit triple digits this week and into the coming weeks, Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of Lexington community that the Lexington Police Department offers free box-style fans for those who need a way to cool down during the hot South Carolina summerContinue Reading
On June 7, Chapin Garden Club members celebrated the end of another term (August 2021 – May 2022). Joined by friends and family members, they gathered at Timberlake Country Club and enjoyed a buffet dinner at Griffin Chophouse Restaurant.Continue Reading