Dozens of students from Lexington-Richland School District Five competed in this year’s University of South Carolina (UofSC) Regional Science Fair held virtually March 26. “I am so impressed with the high level of participation and the accomplishments of students in our district,” School District Five Coordinator of Science, Health andContinue Reading
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) released the names of the first group of winners in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program and one Lexington-Richland School District Five student is a winner of a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship. Seungwook Won (Dutch Fork High) was named a winner of aContinue Reading
A field of 161 bass fishing professionals from around the world began their four-day competition for a top award of up to $135,000 at the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by Bad Boy Mowers, Googan Baits Stop 3 Presented by Favorite Fishing – Lake Murray Thursday in Columbia, SouthContinue Reading
Lexington County Emergency Services is pleased to announce the successful launch of Text-to-911 service. The County’s Text-to-911 uses the latest state-of-the-art technology allowing hearing- and speech-impaired residents, as well as those in potentially dangerous situations, to reach out for help. Text-to-911 will be available for all Lexington County residents andContinue Reading
On April 13 Kathy Padgett of SC PRT/Statehouse Tours and John Padgett of SC DMV of Chapin were recognized at the Statehouse for their upcoming retirements. Pictured are Kathy and John Padgett, with their daughters Blythe and Katy, as well as Representative Chip Huggins.Continue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson Coronavirus Resources Our country is still working to recover from the pandemic and it is important to stay healthy and safe. Please continue following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to help keep you, your family, and your friends protected against this disease. If you orContinue Reading
A lieutenant who serves in the Lexington County Detention Center has been recognized by the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association as the state’s top detention supervisor. Lt. Travis Felder has worked at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for 12 years. “We’re proud of Lt. Felder for receiving this award,” LexingtonContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch You’ll have an opportunity to safely dispose of your expired or unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. I want to personally invite you to use these collection sites from 10 am until 2 pm: • Sheriff’s Department Headquarters: 521 Gibson Rd.,Continue Reading
The Dutch Fork High School (DFHS) Foundation is now taking nominations for the inaugural class of the Dutch Fork High School Hall of Fame. The inaugural class will be inducted at halftime of the home football game September 17. The Dutch Fork High School Foundation was created in 2020 withContinue Reading
By CT McDonald The 2020-21 lacrosse playoffs head into the second-round competition this week with local teams still in the mix. Dutch Fork’s boys’ team defeated Socastee 16-0 in the first round home game on Tuesday to advance to today’s, Thursday’s, second round at Wando. It should look like aContinue Reading
We were “that” family, the family that everyone knew and thought of as the “perfect” family in our community. While we couldn’t imagine something like this happening to us, we could no longer deny our son’s drug addiction. It was no longer something that happened to other people, it wasContinue Reading