LEXINGTON, S.C. – A local man from Prosperity, James Robert Peterson, 37, has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a police dog during an incident with law enforcement officers last week. The shooting took place while Newberry County deputies and agents from the State LawContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. This past Saturday saw the Lexington County Blowfish hold Fort Jackson Night as it invited nearly 1,000 troops for a night of baseball and post-game fireworks. What they and the fans in attendance also came away with was a memorable 11-10 comeback victory that served asContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of SouthContinue Reading
Swansea, SC – The Greater Columbia Rose Society will convene for their monthly meeting this Sunday, June 23, at 3 p.m. The gathering will take place at Kremser’s Farm & Nursery, located at 208 Buckhead Lane in Swansea. This month’s program features a presentation on “Pests & Fungal Disease” byContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI), a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with severe mental illness and housing instability, has announced a major consolidation of its facilities. The organization has now centralized all its services at a new location, 2750 Laurel Street, marking a significantContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Columbia is set to play host to a significant event as it becomes an official stop on the National League of Cities (NLC) Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. The roadshow is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, commemorating a century of commitment to advancing local government andContinue Reading
Columbia, SC – Columbia Animal Services is providing free microchipping for dogs this June. The event is scheduled for June 26, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and no appointments are necessary. The service is available to residents of the City of Columbia and Richland County, who must provide proofContinue Reading
Irmo, SC – On June 11, Midlands Technical College (MTC) hosted a retirement celebration at its Harbison campus to honor Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, who has been a dedicated member of the college community for 33 years. Dr. Rhames has served in various roles including senior vice president and chiefContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Friday Night Laser Lights summer series, starting June 21. Sponsored by Prisma Health, these exciting events invite the community to experience mesmerizing laser light shows set to the music of renowned artists, all inside theContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Pet owners in Lexington County will be required by law to have microchips injected into their dogs. That requirement is part of the new regulations approved by Lexington County Council designed to help better identify lost and missing pets that often wind up in animal shelters.Enforcement ofContinue Reading