The Lexington-Richland Five FFA Chapter recently won the state championship in the South Carolina FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event (CDE). The winning team included Sydney Brunson from Chapin High School and Jay Caldwell, Alex Coogler, and Liv Dandridge from Spring Hill High School. All four students are part ofContinue Reading
Irmo, S.C. – Car enthusiasts, get ready! Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) is gearing up to welcome the Hemmings Motor News Great Race, presented by Coker Tire, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. This nine-day, 2,300-mile rally of classic cars will conclude its journey at Moore Park (formerly Irmo Community Park),Continue Reading
Former Army officer and retired state defense force commander addresses veterans issues during Veterans Month By Chris Carter Nearing the end of Veterans Month – the 249th Marine Corps Birthday on Nov. 10 and Veterans Day (The American iteration of Armistice Day) on Nov. 11 – we posed aContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The past four years have seen Lexington play “hot potato” with Chapin over the Class 5A competitive cheer title. Each team has won two titles during that span. With the creation of two divisions, the two state powers will compete moving forward in separate finals. OnContinue Reading
ATLANTIC OCEAN – Retail Services Specialist Seaman Ty’Kera Rich, a Columbia, South Carolina, native, is serving aboard the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). On October 24, Rich was photographed making coffee for a customer in the ship’s coffee shop, showcasing her role in theContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Mayor Daniel Rickenmann joined representatives from the Babcock Center on November 6 to reveal the 32nd Official City Ornament, celebrating Columbia’s rich history and community spirit. This year’s ornament features The Arcade Building, a historic landmark in downtown Columbia. Crafted with 24-karat gold on brass, each ornamentContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – This holiday season, Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is bringing the beloved classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. to the stage, featuring a talented cast of young performers from grades 1–6. Performances will take place at Brookland-Cayce High School on: Wednesday, November 22, at 7 p.m. Thursday, NovemberContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Saluda Shoals Park will host the annual Sleigh Bell Trot and Stroll on November 25 and 26, offering families a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season. The Sleigh Bell Trot, a four-mile race, takes place on Saturday, November 25, starting at 7 p.m.Continue Reading
The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia’s Monthly Meeting will be held on November 25 at 1605 Park Circle, Columbia. The social hour begins at 9:30 am followed by the speaker at 10 am. The program will be, Will The Real “Peach State” Please Stand Up, by Blakley Atkinson, SCContinue Reading
Pelion, S.C. – A 22-year-old man has been arrested and faces serious charges after a drug raid in Pelion last week. Juan Enrique Escobar Doroteo was taken into custody by Lexington County narcotics agents. He is accused of trafficking fentanyl and faces charges for having a gun during a violentContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard A school is not a business and should not be run as if it were. When we attempt to run a school like a business, we set it up to fail the students and also our own community. Have you heard about The Blueberry Story by JamieContinue Reading