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 Line at about 4:20 pm April 26. Gonzalo Briseno of Columbia was recovered from Lake Murray after he entered the water April 25 to assist someoneContinue Reading
(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 receiver was selected Friday in the third round and 71st overall at the NFL Draft. “They’re getting a guy that’s going to come in and workContinue Reading
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 field as the “Cowfish,” donning specialty uniforms as part of a partnership with the Lexington County Farm Bureau. Team co-owner Bill Shanahan unveiled the aesthetic jerseysContinue Reading
Statewide cleanup effort triples impact in just its second year Columbia, SC (April 27, 2026) — In just ten days, thousands of South Carolinians made a visible impact in their communities, removing 488,856 pounds of litter from roadsides, parks, and public spaces across all 46 counties. Held March 21–29, PalmettoPride’sContinue Reading
The Lexington County Fire Service is advising residents a large wildland fire incident occurring in Georgia is producing smoke that is spreading across portions of Georgia and South Carolina. As a result, moderate smoke conditions are expected to remain present throughout Lexington County for an unknown period of time. ResidentsContinue Reading
By Jason Guerry Anyone who lives in Lexington County feels it. What used to be a quick drive down 378 or Highway 1 now takes twice as long. Intersections and feeder roads back up for multiple light cycles. Roads are patched, repatched, and still falling apart. You don’t need anyoneContinue Reading
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 The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist, Graham’s Methodist . . . the rollContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Volunteer groups from Colonial Life lent a helping hand at the Cooperative Ministry clothing bank during service days in March and April. Volunteers assisted with sorting and organizing donated clothing, stocking racks and preparing the space for future clients. All clothing provided through the ministry is distributed freeContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA – Keep the Midlands Beautiful has kicked off its annual shoe drive fundraiser, which will run through April 30. The fundraiser supports the organization’s mission to engage, inspire and educate Midlands residents to invest in their communities through litter prevention, recycling and beautification efforts. Community members can participateContinue Reading
CAYCE – The Junior League of Columbia invites the community to pick up a paddle and join its 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament, presented by ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine, on April 24–25 at the Cayce Pickleball Complex. The two-day event blends friendly competition with fundraising efforts supporting the Junior League’sContinue Reading