Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified Brittany Rosalinda Valencia, 16, of Columbia, as the victim of a two-vehicle crash on St. Andrews Road on December 9. The accident occurred around 8:45 p.m. in the 4400 block of St. Andrews Road. Valencia was a passenger in an eastbound vehicle thatContinue Reading
During its December 10 meeting, Richland County Council recognized Jayme Hill, a young kindness advocate and author of Good Manners, Good People. The council presented Jayme, a local first-grade student, with a special resolution honoring her work in promoting good manners and making etiquette fun for kids in the community.Continue Reading
James Robert Peterson, 37, of Prosperity, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Columbia on a firearm possession charge. According to the indictment, Peterson, a convicted felon, was found with a gun on June 11 during an incident where he allegedly shot and killed South Carolina Law EnforcementContinue Reading
Volunteers and members of local American Legion Posts teamed up with Wreaths Across America to place Remembrance Wreaths at 10 church cemeteries across the Midlands. The event began with an opening ceremony at Chapin Christian Community Church at noon on December 14. Afterward, volunteers placed wreaths at cemeteries of theContinue Reading
Lexington School District One has opted to have separate positions for its school’s athletics director and head coach. River Bluff and Gilbert implemented that change prior to the start of this school year. As the football season comes to an end, Pelion and Lexington are following suit. The past twoContinue Reading
Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is calling on the community for support during a critical time. The unexpected closure of Richland Mall last year left CCT without a home, forcing the organization into a challenging and costly relocation process. Already dealing with the lingering financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, theContinue Reading
Dear Editor, It’s obvious that how the “WE SAY ” on the Christmas magnets came about has confused many people. The Bill O’Reilly information piece should help to clarify the start of WE SAY. https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/12/14/oreilly_we_won_the_war_on_christmas_its_over.html As O’Reilly pointed out there were companies who told their employeesContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington County could see hundreds of new jobs as two large companies consider investments that would total approximately $250 million. The investments came to light at the Dec. 10 council meeting after Lexington County Council revealed negotiation agreements are underway with the companies. Canadian beverage manufacturer CardiffContinue Reading
South Carolina Legislature Passes Anti-Bullying/School Safety Proviso 1.103 In May 2024, the South Carolina Legislature enacted Proviso 1.103, known as the Anti-Bullying/School Safety Proviso. This legislation mandates that all school districts in South Carolina implement a policy restricting student access to personal electronic communication devices during the instructional day byContinue Reading
West Columbia, S.C. – Moore Bradley Myers is pleased to announce the addition of two new Associates, Joshua S. E. “Josh” Martin and Madison B. Kelly, to its growing team of attorneys. Josh Martin, a Columbia-area native, graduated from Dutch Fork High School, Presbyterian College, and the University of SouthContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The annual All-Star high school football games in Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg will feature a bevy of Lake Murray-based players and coaches. Airport head coach Shane Fidler is the quarterbacks coach for the South team at the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl starting at noon at DougContinue Reading