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Authorities search for wanted individuals in Lexington County

Lexington County Authorities Search for Wanted Man

Lexington County, SC, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is actively searching for 27-year-old Cordell Wyman Clark, wanted on assault and weapons charges. Authorities urge anyone with...

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Lexington School District Settles Lawsuit for Student’s Rights

Lexington, South Carolina, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Lexington One School District has settled a lawsuit for $75,000 after a 15-year-old student’s First Amendment rights were allegedly violated. Marissa Barnwell...

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Lexington Two School Bus Involved in Rear-End Collision

Lexington, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary A Lexington Two school bus was rear-ended by a car while transporting approximately 20 students home on Fish Hatchery Road. Emergency responders quickly...

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Tragic Accident Claims Life of Local Driver in Lexington

Lexington, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident in Lexington County has resulted in the death of a local driver, Byron Paul Gunter, after his truck collided with a tree....

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Tragic Single-Vehicle Collision Claims Life in Lexington County

Lexington County, October 25, 2025 News Summary A single-vehicle collision in Lexington County has resulted in the death of Byron Paul Gunter, who was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing...

Traffic incident on South Lake Drive in Lexington, SC

Traffic Disruptions Following Multiple Crashes in Lexington

Lexington, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary In Lexington, South Carolina, traffic has resumed on South Lake Drive after a crash caused temporary disruptions. The incident involved a driver failing...

Rural road in Lexington County, South Carolina, highlighting safety hazards.

Fatal Crash in Lexington County Claims a Life

Lexington County, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident occurred in Lexington County, South Carolina, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old driver late Thursday night. Byron Paul...

High school football players in action during a game.

South Carolina High School Football Week 10 Highlights

South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary Week 10 of South Carolina high school football showcased impressive performances with dominant victories, close matches, and several shutouts. Noteworthy games included Batesburg-Leesville defeating...

Scene of a truck crash involving a tree in a rural area.

Truck Crash Claims Life of Lexington Resident

Pelion, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic truck crash in Lexington County has resulted in the death of Byron Paul Gunter, 37. The accident occurred late Thursday at the intersection...

BUSINESS

First Community Corporation building in Columbia, SC

First Community Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter Financials

Columbia, South Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary First Community Corporation, based in Columbia, South Carolina, has reported significant financial growth for the third quarter of 2025, with a net income...

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Lexington County School District One Awards $10,000 in VEX Robotics Grants

Lexington, South Carolina, October 20, 2025 News Summary The Lexington County School District One has awarded $10,000 in grants through the Michelin VEX Robotics Grant Awards to enhance STEM education for...

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Lexington Educators Awarded Bright Ideas Grants

Lexington, SC, October 19, 2025 News Summary Five educators from Lexington School District Two have received Bright Ideas grants from Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative for their innovative teaching projects. These grants aim...

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Voodoo Brewing Co. to Open New Location in Lexington

Lexington, October 19, 2025 News Summary Voodoo Brewing Co. is set to open a new brewpub in downtown Lexington on November 7, creating a vibrant gathering spot for craft beer lovers....

Exterior view of Voodoo Brewing Co. in Lexington, SC

Voodoo Brewing Co. Opens New Brewpub in Lexington, SC

Lexington, SC, October 18, 2025 News Summary Voodoo Brewing Co., renowned for its craft beer, is launching its new brewpub in Lexington, South Carolina, on November 7. The pub, owned by...

New Mission Lexington facility for community support and services

Mission Lexington Expands and Relocates to Better Serve the Community

Lexington, October 15, 2025 News Summary Mission Lexington, a primary care organization in Lexington, is expanding its operations by relocating to a larger facility at 1426 N. Lake Dr. The new...

Expanded facilities of Mission Lexington serving the community

Mission Lexington Expands Operations to Aid More Families

Lexington, SC, October 15, 2025 News Summary Mission Lexington is expanding its facility to better support families in Lexington County facing crises. The new location will increase operational capacity, allowing enhanced...

Exterior view of Enzo's Delicatessen at its new location on Whaley Street.

Enzo’s Delicatessen Relocates to New Location in Columbia

Columbia, October 14, 2025 News Summary Enzo’s Delicatessen has relocated to 612 Whaley St, Columbia, sharing space with Alimentari Don Luigi. This strategic move aims to protect their Italian wine shop...

Renovated Chick-fil-A drive-thru in Lexington

Lexington Chick-fil-A at Saluda Pointe Reopens with Renovated Drive-Thru

Lexington, October 14, 2025 News Summary The Chick-fil-A Saluda Pointe in Lexington is reopening on October 15, after renovations that included the installation of a new double drive-thru system. This upgrade...

Events/What's Happening

Participants in the University of South Carolina golf tournament at Fort Jackson Golf Club

University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen Golf Tournament Supports Local Causes

Columbia, South Carolina, October 26, 2025 News Summary The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen held its annual golf tournament at Fort Jackson Golf Club, attracting 50 competing teams. Proceeds...

Fans cheering during an intense soccer match between Orange County SC and Indy Eleven.

Orange County SC Faces Indy Eleven in Crucial Match

Irvine, CA, October 26, 2025 News Summary As the regular season nears its conclusion, Orange County SC is poised for a decisive clash against Indy Eleven. A win will secure OC...

A colorful Halloween event scene in Soda City with pumpkins and families.

Halloween Celebrations in Soda City

Soda City, October 23, 2025 News Summary Soda City is gearing up for a vibrant Halloween season with an array of events running from October 23 through Halloween night. Families and...

Town council members preparing for an election in Lexington.

Candidates Prepare for Lexington Town Council Election

Lexington, October 22, 2025 News Summary Lexington, South Carolina, is approaching a crucial town council election with three at-large seats up for grabs on November 4. Incumbents Gavin Smith, Todd Carnes,...

Ballot box for early voting in South Carolina

South Carolina Begins Early Voting Ahead of Election Day

Columbia, SC, October 21, 2025 News Summary South Carolina has officially launched early voting, allowing eligible residents to cast ballots prior to the November election. While Richland County sees enthusiastic participation,...

Visitors hiking in Congaree National Park

Columbia’s Attractions Thrive Amid Government Shutdown

Columbia, SC, October 20, 2025 News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, continues to attract tourists with open attractions and events despite the federal government shutdown. Key sites like Congaree National Park, the...

Scene of Phoenix Rising FC soccer match with players in action

Phoenix Rising FC Achieves Crucial Victory Against San Antonio

Phoenix, October 20, 2025 News Summary Phoenix Rising FC secured a vital 1-0 win over San Antonio FC, enhancing their playoff prospects. The decisive goal was scored by Charlie Dennis in...

Dutch Fork High School football team celebrating victory against Lexington

Dutch Fork High School Dominates Lexington in Football Showdown

Lexington, SC, October 20, 2025 News Summary Dutch Fork High School secured a resounding 49-0 victory over rival Lexington High School, showcasing a strong performance that included standout players Jaxon Knotts...

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Election Commission Leadership Shakes Up Amid Investigation

Columbia, South Carolina, October 19, 2025 News Summary The South Carolina Election Commission is facing significant leadership changes after an investigation revealed unexpected costs linked to a $28 million ballot scanner...

CRIME

Authorities search for wanted individuals in Lexington County

Lexington County Authorities Search for Wanted Man

Lexington County, SC, October 26, 2025 News Summary The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is actively searching for 27-year-old Cordell Wyman Clark, wanted on assault and weapons charges. Authorities urge anyone with...

Scene of a quiet road in Lexington County

Tragic Single-Vehicle Collision Claims Life in Lexington County

Lexington County, October 25, 2025 News Summary A single-vehicle collision in Lexington County has resulted in the death of Byron Paul Gunter, who was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing...

Traffic incident on South Lake Drive in Lexington, SC

Traffic Disruptions Following Multiple Crashes in Lexington

Lexington, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary In Lexington, South Carolina, traffic has resumed on South Lake Drive after a crash caused temporary disruptions. The incident involved a driver failing...

Rural road in Lexington County, South Carolina, highlighting safety hazards.

Fatal Crash in Lexington County Claims a Life

Lexington County, South Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary A tragic accident occurred in Lexington County, South Carolina, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old driver late Thursday night. Byron Paul...

Police badge in a neighborhood

Lexington County Man Sought for Assault and Weapons Charges

Leesville, October 24, 2025 News Summary Authorities are searching for Cordell Wyman Clark, a 27-year-old man wanted for first-degree assault and other firearms-related charges following a domestic incident in Leesville. The...

Law enforcement officers conducting child exploitation investigation.

Three Men Arrested for Child Sexual Exploitation in Lexington County

Lexington County, South Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary In a significant crackdown on child sexual exploitation, three men have been arrested in Lexington County, South Carolina. The arrests, resulting from...

Symbolic representation of child protection against exploitation

Three Men Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of Minors in Lexington County

Lexington County, October 23, 2025 News Summary Three men from Lexington County, South Carolina, have been arrested in separate cases involving the sexual exploitation of minors. Trey Sullivan, Brandon Bailey, and...

Police investigating child exploitation case

Three Men Arrested in Lexington County on Child Exploitation Charges

Lexington County, South Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary Three men from Lexington County have been arrested for child sexual exploitation, facing a total of six felony charges. Trey Sullivan, Brandon...

Police officer engaging with community members regarding safety

Lexington Police Seek Public Help to Locate Domestic Violence Suspect

Lexington, October 23, 2025 News Summary The Lexington Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Michael Keith Smith, a 36-year-old man from Saluda. He is wanted on charges...

POLITICS

Courtroom scene depicting serious legal proceedings

Former S.C. Representative R.J. May Under Investigation for Serious Crimes

Columbia, South Carolina, October 17, 2025 News Summary Former Representative R.J. May is facing legal challenges, including ten counts of distributing child pornography and a tax investigation. The South Carolina House...

A group of parents discussing parental rights and education initiatives.

Republican Candidates Unite Around Parental Rights in SC

Columbia, South Carolina, October 10, 2025 News Summary In South Carolina, the gubernatorial race intensifies as Republican candidates, including Josh Kimbrell, support the Moms for Liberty’s Parental Rights Pledge. This initiative...

Abraham the Camel enjoying a parade with festive decorations

Lexington Mourns the Loss of Beloved Camel Abraham

Lexington, October 9, 2025 News Summary The Lexington community is remembering Abraham the Camel, who passed away at nearly 30 years old after surgery for an intestinal blockage. Known for his...

Abraham the Camel in a meadow

Abraham the Camel Passes Away in Lexington Community

Lexington, South Carolina, October 9, 2025 News Summary Abraham the camel, known as the ‘Camel for Christ,’ has passed away after 29 years of service in the Midlands community. He was...

Federal agents investigating a case in South Carolina

Investigation Looms Over South Carolina State Rep. R.J. May III

Columbia, South Carolina, October 9, 2025 News Summary State Representative R.J. May III is under scrutiny following a federal raid at his home where electronic devices were seized. Although facing a...

Residential area in Kershaw, SC, shown early in the morning after an earthquake

Kershaw, South Carolina Experiences 1.8 Magnitude Earthquake

Kershaw, September 30, 2025 News Summary A 1.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kershaw, South Carolina, early Monday morning at 3:08 a.m. The tremors occurred 6 miles south-southwest of Kershaw at a depth...

Judges in a courtroom discussing voter registration data sharing

South Carolina Supreme Court Allows Voter Data Sharing with DOJ

Columbia, South Carolina, September 28, 2025 News Summary The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled for the state to share voter registration data with the U.S. Department of Justice, overturning a...

No Development sign in front of a school in Lexington

Lexington Council Rejects Avanti Townhomes Development

Lexington, SC, September 26, 2025 News Summary The Lexington County Council has rejected the Avanti Townhomes development plan, which proposed 83 townhome units. Concerns over overcrowding at Deerfield Elementary influenced the...

Modern classroom with social media icons symbolizing teacher investigation

Teacher Placed on Leave Amid Social Media Investigation

Lexington, SC, September 25, 2025 News Summary A teacher from Lexington School District One has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation into their social media posts takes place. Allegations...

SPORTS

Participants in the University of South Carolina golf tournament at Fort Jackson Golf Club

University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen Golf Tournament Supports Local Causes

Columbia, South Carolina, October 26, 2025 News Summary The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen held its annual golf tournament at Fort Jackson Golf Club, attracting 50 competing teams. Proceeds...

Fans cheering during an intense soccer match between Orange County SC and Indy Eleven.

Orange County SC Faces Indy Eleven in Crucial Match

Irvine, CA, October 26, 2025 News Summary As the regular season nears its conclusion, Orange County SC is poised for a decisive clash against Indy Eleven. A win will secure OC...

Visitors hiking in Congaree National Park

Columbia’s Attractions Thrive Amid Government Shutdown

Columbia, SC, October 20, 2025 News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, continues to attract tourists with open attractions and events despite the federal government shutdown. Key sites like Congaree National Park, the...

Scene of Phoenix Rising FC soccer match with players in action

Phoenix Rising FC Achieves Crucial Victory Against San Antonio

Phoenix, October 20, 2025 News Summary Phoenix Rising FC secured a vital 1-0 win over San Antonio FC, enhancing their playoff prospects. The decisive goal was scored by Charlie Dennis in...

Dutch Fork High School football team celebrating victory against Lexington

Dutch Fork High School Dominates Lexington in Football Showdown

Lexington, SC, October 20, 2025 News Summary Dutch Fork High School secured a resounding 49-0 victory over rival Lexington High School, showcasing a strong performance that included standout players Jaxon Knotts...

Soccer match between Carolina Ascent FC and Brooklyn FC

Carolina Ascent FC Gears Up for Brooklyn FC Showdown

Brooklyn, NY, October 19, 2025 News Summary Carolina Ascent FC is preparing to face Brooklyn FC at Maimonides Park with the aim of improving their standings. Currently tied on points, both...

High school football game between Dutch Fork and Lexington players on field

Dutch Fork High School Hosts Lexington High School Football Game

Columbia, South Carolina, October 18, 2025 News Summary Dutch Fork High School will host Lexington High School on October 17 for a crucial high school football matchup. Dutch Fork seeks to...

Various sports events taking place in Lexington, Kentucky.

Lexington, Kentucky Hosts Sports Events This Week

Lexington, Kentucky, October 15, 2025 News Summary This week in Lexington, Kentucky, a thrilling lineup of sports events is set to take place, featuring college, high school, and professional competitions in...

Patrons enjoying drinks and live music at a Columbia craft brewery

Columbia’s Craft Brewery Scene Flourishes

Columbia, October 14, 2025 News Summary Columbia is witnessing a significant expansion in its craft brewery scene, ignited by the ‘pint law’ passed in 2013. This law allows breweries to sell...

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