Attracting and retaining today’s workforce
2022-09-30
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. As State Treasurer I’ve had the privilege of visiting many successful businesses where I’ve enjoyed meeting withContinue Reading
State fair now hiring
2022-09-28
The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest annual event, is now accepting temporary employment applications for this year’s 12-day fair, which takes place OctoberContinue Reading
Support for the Capital Projects Sales Tax
2022-09-28
To the Editor: Though not a Lexington County native, I have lived here for 58 years. I feel fortunate to have chosen this place asContinue Reading
Bessie Durham died from natural causes
2022-09-28
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the autopsy results for Bessie Durham, 63, of Columbia who died on September 15 in a bathroom inContinue Reading
Jerryfest returns to Five Points in October
2022-09-27
In honor of what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 80th birthday last week, the Five Points Association announces the return of JerryFest October 2. AContinue Reading
Columbia man killed, brother wounded in highway shooting
2022-09-27
A Columbia man was shot to death while he and his brother, who was also shot, were riding on Edmund Highway late Saturday night. HaroldContinue Reading
Storm prompts Lexington Two event schedule changes
2022-09-27
Due to forecasts of possible severe weather associated with Hurricane Ian, Lexington Two has announced changes for athletics and after-school activities scheduled for this Friday,Continue Reading
Live jazz, Rhythm on the River, Fall Back Fest, entertainment opportunities in West Columbia
2022-09-26
From live music on the scenic Congaree River to the iconic Fall Back Fest street festival, there’s lots going on in West Columbia in theContinue Reading
Winery celebrates fall with Harvest Festival
2022-09-26
Newberry’s Enoree River Winery announces ticket sales for their annual Harvest Festival Saturday, October 8, 2022 With the cooler weather comes fall fun, and plentyContinue Reading
Lexington One Educational Foundation Awards Fall 2022 Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants
2022-09-26
The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded eight Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. FallContinue Reading
Lexington plans early voting sites
2022-09-26
By Al Dozier Five early voting sites will be open to Lexington County residents before the November elections. The sites will be open Oct. 24Continue Reading