Early Giving Now Open for Midlands Gives Day
2026-04-28
Early giving for Midlands Gives Day is officially underway and will continue through the main event on May 5. The early giving period offers donorsContinue Reading
Corner identifies man who drowns in lake
2026-04-28
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 LineContinue Reading
Former Dutch Fork, Clemson WR headed to Washington
2026-04-27
(Photo by Clemson Tigers) By Thomas Grant Jr. Antonio Williams is now a Washington Commander. The former Dutch Fork All-State and two-time All-ACC wide receiverContinue Reading
Blowfish to Become “Cowfish” for Special Weekend Promotion
2026-04-27
By Thomas Grant Jr. Add a new alter ego to the ever-innovative Lexington County Blowfish. For one weekend only, the team will take the fieldContinue Reading
Nearly 500,000 Pounds of Trash Removed Statewide During PalmettoPride’s SC Sweep
2026-04-27
Statewide cleanup effort triples impact in just its second year Columbia, SC (April 27, 2026) — In just ten days, thousands of South Carolinians madeContinue Reading
Smoke conditions in Lexington County due to Georgia wildfire
2026-04-23
The Lexington County Fire Service is advising residents a large wildland fire incident occurring in Georgia is producing smoke that is spreading across portions ofContinue Reading
Lexington County Council’s Congestion Crisis Is a Planning Failure
2026-04-23
By Jason Guerry Anyone who lives in Lexington County feels it. What used to be a quick drive down 378 or Highway 1 now takesContinue Reading
Shiloh waits for help
2026-04-20
No one hears the wind chimes. The parking lot stays empty. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I call it the Roll Call of TheContinue Reading
Volunteers Assist Cooperative Ministry Clothing Bank
2026-04-20
COLUMBIA – Volunteer groups from Colonial Life lent a helping hand at the Cooperative Ministry clothing bank during service days in March and April. VolunteersContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful Launches Annual Shoe Drive
2026-04-20
WEST COLUMBIA – Keep the Midlands Beautiful has kicked off its annual shoe drive fundraiser, which will run through April 30. The fundraiser supports theContinue Reading
Junior League of Columbia to Host 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament
2026-04-20
CAYCE – The Junior League of Columbia invites the community to pick up a paddle and join its 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament, presented by ProMotionContinue Reading