To the Editor: Though not a Lexington County native, I have lived here for 58 years. I feel fortunate to have chosen this place as my home. Excellent schools, medical facilities, businesses, and cultural amenities abound throughout the County. The people here are hard-working, honest, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to improvingContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the autopsy results for Bessie Durham, 63, of Columbia who died on September 15 in a bathroom in the Belk Store in the Columbiana Mall. Durham’s body was found days later in that same bathroom on September 19 by a co-worker. A forensicContinue Reading
In honor of what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 80th birthday last week, the Five Points Association announces the return of JerryFest October 2. A free outdoor concert annually held on the first Sunday in October, JerryFest runs from 2 – 10 pm and features multiple bands all performing JerryContinue Reading
A Columbia man was shot to death while he and his brother, who was also shot, were riding on Edmund Highway late Saturday night. Harold Lord Peak III, 22, died of multiple gunshot wounds at the scene, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “Based on what the victim’s brotherContinue Reading
Due to forecasts of possible severe weather associated with Hurricane Ian, Lexington Two has announced changes for athletics and after-school activities scheduled for this Friday, September 30. • Brookland-Cayce High School’s football game at Orangeburg-Wilkinson is now scheduled for 7 pm Wednesday, September 28.• Airport High School’s homecoming football gameContinue Reading
From live music on the scenic Congaree River to the iconic Fall Back Fest street festival, there’s lots going on in West Columbia in the fall. Jazz on the River is a free live music event every Thursday in the fall. It’s from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at theContinue Reading
Newberry’s Enoree River Winery announces ticket sales for their annual Harvest Festival Saturday, October 8, 2022 With the cooler weather comes fall fun, and plenty of it is taking place at Enoree River Winery!Join Richard and Laura LaBarre, owners, and winemakers, along with the winery staff for the 9th AnnualContinue Reading
The Lexington District One Educational Foundation recently awarded eight Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grant Awards to deserving recipients in Lexington County School District One. Fall Grant awards totaled $2,000 and will positively impact 2,338 students in six schools in the district. Congratulations to all of the Educational Foundation’s fall MichelinContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Five early voting sites will be open to Lexington County residents before the November elections. The sites will be open Oct. 24 through Nov. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, according to Lenice Shoemaker, Director of Registration and Elections for Lexington County. SheContinue Reading
After a two year pause, the Lexington Police Department Foundation Fall Festival is back. It will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Icehouse Amphitheater on East Main Street in Lexington. The LPD Foundation Fall Festival is fun for the whole familyContinue Reading