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Three Midlands Residents Named 2025 Dominion Energy Volunteers of the Year
Three dedicated Midlands residents have been recognized as 2025 Dominion Energy Volunteers of the Year for their exceptional commitment to service and community engagement. Each honoree has made a significant impact through volunteer work, dedicating time, talent, and passion to causes close to their hearts. In recognition of their contributions,
Education
Dezyah Dewitt wins Future Chefs Challenge
Dezyah Dewitt, a third-grade Cayce Elementary School student, is the winner of the 13th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in Lexington Two. A panel of judges selected Dewitt’s Cheeseburger Cupcakes as its favorite from among recipes prepared by finalist 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students from the district’s six elementary schools.
Sports
Cayce’s Andy Wicker Wins National Fishing Championship on Lake Murray
CAYCE, S.C. – Local angler Andy Wicker brought home a major victory last week, winning the 2024 American Fishing Tour (AFT) National Championship on Lake Murray and earning the prestigious title of Angler of the Year. Wicker, a Cayce native, topped a field of skilled weekend anglers from 20 states
Public Safety
Three men sentenced for Piney Grove shooting
Vernon Jenkins, 42, Altariq Cole, 39, and Dyshawn Hines, 42 — all from New Jersey — were all convicted last week by a Lexington County jury and sentenced to 30 years in prison for their roles in a shooting that took place at the Country Inn & Suites on Piney
Community News
Have you forgotten something Important?
By Eileen Renders As we age, we all experience tiers of deterioration in various ways, such as hearing, walking, or memory loss. When we realize that we have begun forgetting important things more frequently, we and those around us may become concerned. We have learned that many degenerative diseases may
Entertainment
SC Philharmonic Unveils 2025–2026 Season: Your Brain on Art
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced its exciting new 2025–2026 season, titled Your Brain on Art. With six Capital Concerts and three special event performances, the upcoming 61st season promises music that entertains while also enriching the mind and spirit. Themed around the idea that music stimulates
Civic
Volunteers Needed for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army of the Midlands is looking for volunteers to help spread holiday cheer by ringing bells at Red Kettles this Christmas season. The annual Red Kettle Campaign, which runs from November 29 through December 23, raises funds to support vital programs like rent and utility assistance, feeding programs,