(Photo by Lexington High School) By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lexington and River Bluff golf teams are headed to the state tournament final. Both teams finished first and third, respectively, at the Class 5A Division I Lower State tournament The Lady Wildcats won by 10 strokes over Carolina Forest followedContinue Reading
October 24–25 • Koger Center for the Arts COLUMBIA, S.C. – Count Dracula and his legion of vampire maidens take the Koger Center stage as South Carolina Ballet presents its hauntingly beautiful production, Dracula: Ballet with a Bite, October 24 and 25. Now in its 33rd season, the gothic masterpieceContinue Reading
The Prisma Health Amphitheater at Moore Park will come alive with the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye and Motown on Thursday, October 24, beginning at 7 p.m. Grammy Award winner Jackie’s Boy will headline the evening, performing timeless Motown favorites and hits from Marvin Gaye’s legendary catalog. Local favorite MoonkatdaddiContinue Reading
The Harbison Theatre will transform into the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for one magical night only on October 26. Experience the South Carolina Philharmonic, led by Morihiko Nakahara, performing classical favorites and selections from John Williams’ iconic Harry Potter scores. General admission: $40Box Office: 803-407-5011 Grab your robes andContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five will host two information sessions this month for families interested in learning more about the district’s Dual Enrollment Program, which allows high school students to earn college credit while completing high school requirements. A virtual webinar will be held Tuesday, October 29 at 6Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 20, 2025) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will temporarily close the I-20 Westbound ramp to I-26 Westbound (Exit 64B) overnight on Wednesday, October 22, beginning at 11 p.m. The ramp is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. on Thursday, October 23. The closure isContinue Reading
By Robin All Many golfers wonder about the legality of long putters. If they weren’t allowed, top players like Adam Scott, Bernhard Langer, and Akshay Bhatia would be breaking the rules—but they aren’t! The key is how the putter is used. Here are some important points to keep in mind: Lie Angle: The angleContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five schools joined the nationwide celebration of the National School Lunch Program from October 13–17, 2025. Serving nearly 30 million children each day, the program provides nutritious meals that fuel learning and growth. This year’s theme, “Taste The World: Your School Lunch Passport,” encouraged studentsContinue Reading
The federal government shutdown that began at midnight on October 1 is already being felt by small business owners across the Midlands. While essential services continue, several key programs through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) — a vital resource for local entrepreneurs — have been paused until funding isContinue Reading
Lexington, SC — Pastor John Lastinger, a local pastor of 47 years and conservative candidate for South Carolina House District 88, is running a true grassroots campaign powered entirely by volunteers and supported by local contributions from within Lexington County. His campaign accepts no donations from special interests and isContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – One Columbia for Arts and Culture has announced its new Call for Walls campaign, an initiative to find new locations for public murals throughout the city. The program invites property owners to submit their exterior walls for consideration in upcoming art projects. The organization hopes to secure atContinue Reading