District Five has named finalists for its 2026-2027 Support Employee of the Year award. The finalists are: Jessica Catalano, a special education assistant at H. E. Corley Elementary School; Jeanette Farr, a literacy lab assistant at CrossRoads Intermediate School; and Dina LaBarca, a school secretary/bookkeeper at Ballentine Elementary School. CatalanoContinue Reading
David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Koger Center for the Arts November 2 at 7:30 pm, following the release ofContinue Reading
Be the first to secure your seats for Fireworks with the Phil June 27 at Segra Park. This year’s celebration takes place the evening before Carolina Day — a South Carolina tradition commemorating the 1776 Battle of Sullivan’s Island, a pivotal victory in the American Revolution. It’s a way toContinue Reading
Open Letter Many law enforcement agencies in South Carolina use K-9’s for a myriad of services. That wasn’t always the case. In 1947, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division was the first agency by helping the state’s local Sheriff and Police Departments by using K-9’s that SLED maintained. Since that timeContinue Reading
The South Carolina Iris Society will hold its 59th annual flower show on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. The South Carolina Iris Society is a regional horticultural organization dedicated to the cultivation, appreciation, and exhibition of iris flowers. It promotes education, hybridization, and garden artistry related toContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum will host a Teacher Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers free general admission for South Carolina teachers and up to three guests with a valid school ID at check-in. General admission includes access to all fourContinue Reading
Early giving for Midlands Gives Day is officially underway and will continue through the main event on May 5. The early giving period offers donors the opportunity to support local nonprofits ahead of the big day while helping organizations qualify for sponsorship prizes—maximizing each contribution and expanding its impact acrossContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body recovered by the Department of Natural Resources from Lake Murray near the Lexington County/Newberry County Line at about 4:20 pm April 26. Gonzalo Briseno of Columbia was recovered from Lake Murray after he entered the water April 25 to assist someoneContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A new D.A.D. will supervise Lexington School District One sports starting this fall. On Monday, the board approved the hiring of Garrett Knight as District Athletics Director. He is the third person to serve the position first established by David Bennett and most recently Chad Leaphart.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Lexington High School boys tennis team captured the Region 4-5A championship, finishing the season with a 19-3 overall record and a perfect 10-0 mark in region play.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The “Swamp Sweep” was completed Friday by the Lexington girls’ soccer team. A night after the baseball and softball teams clinched Region 4-5A titles at the home of archrival River Bluff, the Lady Wildcats followed suit. The 3-1 victory over the Lady Gators gave retiring headContinue Reading