Business
Lake Murray has One of the Tallest Dry Stack Facilities in the World
Putnam’s Harbor Marina is Open for Business! Putnam’s Harbor Marina is gearing up for the grand opening of its newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Murray, Putnam’s Harbor Marina is poised to elevate the boating experience for both locals and
Education
Michelin North America, Inc., Pledges $30,000 to Lexington One Educational Foundation to Invest in District’s VEX Robotics Teams
Michelin North America, Inc., based in Lexington, South Carolina, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education in the area with a generous pledge of $30,000 to the Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation. This investment will specifically focus on enhancing computer science education at the middle school and high
Sports
Gilbert soccer player sets school record
By Thomas Ggrant, Jr. On April 12, Kinlee Mozley set a school record with her 129th career goal at Gilbert High School. The Lady Indians went on to defeat Dreher 2-0 and faced Dreher Wednesday in a one-match playoff for the Region 5-3A title. Photo from Gilbert High School
Public Safety
Lexington County deputies investigating deadly crash that ended pursuit
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred during a pursuit initiated by a South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services officer. The incident took place on April 14, resulting in the death of 20-year-old Dwayne Alfonso Reed Jr. The crash occurred on Longs Pond Road near
Community News
Midlands Mayors Endorse Russell Ott for Senate
It’s a significant endorsement for State Representative Russell Ott as he vies for the State Senate seat, earning the support of several local mayors in the Midlands region. Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce, Mayor Viola McDaniel of Swansea, Mayor Helen Carson-Peterson of St. Matthews, and Mayor Daniel Davis of Pine
Entertainment
Saluda Shoals opens New Trail
Saluda Shoals Park is celebrating the opening of a new TRACK Trail today, April 25th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 1 pm at the Greenway trailhead, located across from the Environmental Center in Saluda Shoals Park. Funded by an Environmental Stewardship Grant from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, this new
Civic
Serve & Connect Celebrates 7 Years of Greg’s Groceries Program
Serve & Connect, a Columbia-based non-profit organization, is marking the seventh anniversary of its Greg’s Groceries program. Launched in 2017, Greg’s Groceries provides police departments with boxes of non-perishable food to distribute to individuals and families in need. The program is named in honor of Forest Acres Police Officer Greg