School District Five’s Magnet and Choice application period for the 2026–2027 school year is currently underway and will close at noon on January 28. An online application is required for each student interested in a Magnet Program or School of Choice and is available at lexrich5.novuschoice.com. Applicants may select upContinue Reading

You told yourself you’d take it easy this season—but between travel, wine, rich meals, and skipping your routine, your body now feels bloated, irritable, and off-balance. The issue isn’t one indulgent night. It’s the compounding effects on your hormone, gut, and immune systems. Overindulgence—particularly with sugar, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods—disruptsContinue Reading

It makes for a good photo but it doesn’t take selfies. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net In rural Georgia the party line was our lot back in the early 1950s. When the phone rang, we counted. Our phone rang two times. Three for another and so forth. Today’s youngerContinue Reading

Did you feel it? A minor earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning near Elgin, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck at approximately 6:30 a.m., marking the first recorded earthquake in South Carolina for 2026. The tremor was felt by residents across several areas, though its impactContinue Reading

Brandon Brantly, principal at Saluda River Academy for the Arts, speaks with a job candidate during the Lexington Two Teacher Job Fair in January 2025. Those interested in teaching opportunities with Lexington School District Two are invited to attend the district’s annual Teacher Job Fair on January 27. The eventContinue Reading

Singer Marian Anderson performs at DAR Constitution Hall in 1943. Undergraduate and graduate students studying music may apply for a one-time $5,000 scholarship honoring her legacy through January 31. Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing music studies are invited to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through January 31.Continue Reading