Both Lexington teams opened defense of their Region 4-5A titles with a home sweep of Chapin Tuesday. In the girls’ game, the Lady Wildcats held off a late rally to defeat the Lady Eagles 54-50.Izzy Saville led all scorers with 17 points. Sydni Anderson finished with 14 points and EvieContinue Reading
State Senator Nikki Setzler, who has dedicated an impressive 47 years of his life to public service, has officially declared that he will not seek reelection in 2024. Setzler, representing South Carolina’s District 26, has held his Senate seat since 1976, making him the longest-currently-serving state senator in the country.Continue Reading
Central Carolina Community Foundation (CCCF) President and CEO JoAnn Turnquist has announced her retirement, marking the end of an era for one of the Midlands’ most influential philanthropic organizations. Her retirement is set for April 2024, coinciding with her 15th anniversary at the helm of the Community Foundation. Turnquist expressedContinue Reading
The much-anticipated Girl Scout Cookie season is officially underway as Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands kick off the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program in the Midlands and Upstate. This annual event transforms thousands of young Girl Scouts into budding entrepreneurs, providing them with valuable life skills and creatingContinue Reading
Get ready for a musical experience like no other as the South Carolina Philharmonic presents “Beethoven & Blue Jeans” on January 13 at 7:30 pm at the Koger Center for the Arts. This annual event, known for being the most popular symphonic concert each season, promises an unforgettable evening ofContinue Reading
In a heartfelt recognition of unwavering dedication and passion, Merrell Johnson has been named the recipient of the prestigious Donald-Harding Service Award. This distinguished accolade is bestowed upon a volunteer who not only showcases reliability and longevity but also embodies a deep commitment to the mission of Mental Illness RecoveryContinue Reading
The Lexington-Richland School District Five Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 Year-Round Modified Academic Calendar during its meeting December 11. The calendar has school beginning for students on August 8, 2024 and ending on May 29, 2025. The district will have a Fall Break again during the 2024-2025 school year,Continue Reading
Support Groups Caregiver Support Group – Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1 – 2:15 pm.You are not alone. Connecting with other caregivers, sharing, venting, and learning from each other and our facilitators help you gain an understanding that you are not alone. Parkinson’s Caregiver SupportContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement on his visit to the Southern Border at the Del Rio Sector in Eagle Pass, Texas: “Today, I joined Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican colleagues from 26 states and American Samoa, in visiting the Southern Border at the Del Rio Sector in EagleContinue Reading
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson hosted his annual legislative agenda media tour today in North Augusta, Aiken, West Columbia, and Barnwell. Highlighting important accomplishments in 2023 and his focus for the new year, Congressman Wilson spoke about ideas to create jobs, generate economic growth, promote conservative solutions, combat inflation,Continue Reading
By Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. I am proud of and believe in our students. I have hope that this generation of students will be the leaders of tomorrow who will “form a more perfect union” as outlined in the Preamble of the US Constitution. In the face of theContinue Reading