The destruction caused by Hurricane Helene showed no signs of slowing this weekend as its path of devastation spread across the American South. After slamming Florida’s Gulf Coast, the storm wreaked havoc in the Appalachian regions of North Carolina and Tennessee, creating what has been called an “Appalachian Apocalypse” dueContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The 2024 Midlands Striper Club Ladies Tournament, held on September 14 at Lake Murray, saw another impressive turnout. A total of 21 Lady Anglers participated, reeling in 20 striped bass weighing a combined 67.22 pounds, with an average fish weight of 3.36 pounds. Half of theContinue Reading
School District Five’s Candidate Forum and Chapin Area Lunch & Learn, both scheduled for Tuesday (tomorrow) have been postponed to a later date. There is no school on Tuesday, Oct 1. Wednesday will have a 2-hour delay.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. There will be a new but familiar face as Lexington County Blowfish head coach next summer. The club announced on Sept. 25 the promotion of Michael Menhart to the position. He spent the past season as an assistant coach. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunityContinue Reading
Noah Bodie signed a contract to become a full-time firefighter with the Irmo Fire District. A 2024 Lexington-Richland School District Five graduate and former student of The Center for Advanced Technical Studies Fire and Rescue Program, Noah has dreamed of working in Fire and EMS since the age of 4.Continue Reading
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has reopened its popular Seed Sanctuary just in time for the fall planting season. County residents can now pick up to four free packets of vegetable, herb, and wildflower seeds to grow at home. Seeds are available at the following locations: RichlandContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG) Area Agency on Aging celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 13. Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan and Connie Munn, Director of the South Carolina Department on Aging, delivered remarks at the event, which was attended byContinue Reading
Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage throughout the School District Five community, including widespread power and internet outages, road blockages, and property damage. As many of these issues remain unresolved, all schools and offices in the district will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024. The district has designated FebruaryContinue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church will be offering a Help For Caregivers workshop October 10 at 6 pm. The workshop will feature presentations from the following organizations to explain their services for caregivers and answer questions: S.C. Department on Aging, Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program, General CaregiverContinue Reading
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and Public Works crews are continuing their efforts to clear road obstructions following the impact of Hurricane Helene. As of noon on Saturday, 410 obstructed roads had been reported, with workers clearing 240 and 170 roads still in need of attention. In a social mediaContinue Reading
The Still Standing Women’s Health Empowerment Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 12, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Lexington Municipal Conference Center, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington. This year’s event will feature Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford as the keynote speaker, focusing on the critical issue of domesticContinue Reading