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Lexington-Richland School District Five teacher Kurt Stiglbauer has been recognized by South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for January. “Our South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers exhibit both the passion to help students create strong financial habits and theContinue Reading

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Residents were upset with a proposed zoning change that would allow 74 townhouse units to be built near Palmetto Wood Parkway in Irmo. At the Irmo Town Planning Commission meeting on Monday, January 31 nearly 60 in attendance voiced grievances about noise levels, traffic congestion and privacy issues. “All ofContinue Reading

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Akil E. Ross, Sr, Ed.D.Superintendent I am honored to be named superintendent of School District Five of Lexington and RichlandCounties. The tradition of excellence of the schools is a direct reflection of the amazing supportour community provides to the schools. As a result, I intend to use this platform toContinue Reading

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Ian Emmer a junior at Dutch Fork High School has been selected for the 2022 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Emmer will perform cello in February with the Honors String Orchestra. Participation in one of the five Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated high school performersContinue Reading

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By Al Dozier A long legal battle to open a strip club on a Fernandina Road property near Costco has ended. Lexington County Councilwoman Beth Carrigg on Wednesday confirmed that the proposed Savannah Gentlemen’s Club will not open. She said application for an alcoholic beverage license was recently withdrawn. CarriggContinue Reading

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“Join us at Irmo Fire District Headquarters, 6017 St. Andrews Road, for a Community Blood Drive that benefits all!“ The Irmo Fire District has partnered with The Blood Connection and the Irmo Fire Foundation to assist with the ongoing blood shortage crisis. The Blood Connection will be offering a $10Continue Reading

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Chief Terrence Green is notifying the Town of Lexington community that an arrest was made in the overnight shooting death of a teenage male that happened at the Town & Country Apartments. At approximately 10:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting at 301 Roberts Street. When officers arrived, theyContinue Reading

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Virginia Ann Backlund Eckstrom, of Columbia, entered into eternal rest peacefully on January 27, 2022. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 31, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, with interment to follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at theContinue Reading

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Two Chapin High School varsity cheerleaders have earned statewide recognition. Anna Ruff was named the South Carolina 2021 State 5A Cheerleader of the Year and Macie Dickey was selected as the 2021-2022 Region V 5A Most Valuable Player. Ruff has been on the Chapin Cheerleading team for six years andContinue Reading