Midlands residents looking for fun and entertainment to celebrate the July Fourth holiday have nearly as many choices as stars on Old Glory. Dig out your favorite red, white and blue attire and check out this list of some of the many Independence Day events planned in the area:
The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, released the autopsy results for 39-year-old Charles Carlisle Plumley, a federal inmate who died Apr. 23 while being held at the Lexington County Detention Center.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Capitol building Friday afternoon, protesting the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Town of Lexington will have an Independence Day celebration Friday, July 1 at Icehouse Amphitheater. The event is free and will take place from 7:30 until 10 p.m.
Midlands schools were very much in the championship picture during the 2021-22 S.C. High School League athletic year.
The Mungo Homes Foundation recently announced its first-ever Week of Service.
The Lexington Business Lexpo returns Tuesday, June 28, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Barr Road Sports Complex in Lexington.
Boaters are gearing up for the annual Lake Murray Charity Boat Run this Friday and Saturday.
The Lexington Police Department seeks help identifying an alleged shoplifter who took over $1,500 of meat from a local grocery store.
Town of Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green announced Monday that Bobby Ray Robbins, 25, of Lexington, has been arrested for his involvement in a shooting early Sunday.
Lexington police arrested a man accused of causing a wreck Sunday that sent three people to the hospital.
Lexington police arrested one person after a shooting incident Sunday morning.
The Lexington Police Department will begin offering free classes for the community in an effort to provide potentially life-saving training.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is searching for a teen girl who ran away from her home in March.
The agriculture industry is still recovering from the initial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but community-based markets filled with local produce, meat, dairy, art and specialty products are back in the Midlands.
The Town of Lexington announced Friday morning that a pipe defect caused nearly six thousand gallons of sewage to overflow into a tributary in the Congaree Basin.
The Blended Bakery & Bistro in Lexington is changing. The popular spot opened in 2020 and has recently been redesigned and switched from a bakery to a French bistro with plans to renovate the outdoor dining area.
Severe weather, heavy rains, high winds, and flash flooding across the Midlands Thursday evening resulted in down powerlines, fallen trees, and damage.
The Lexington Police Department seeks help locating several suspects that allegedly worked together in committing crimes within the Town of Lexington.
The Lexington Police Department (LPD) has been providing free box fans for those in need for over 13 years. The initiative called 'Operation Cool Down' helps over 150 individuals and families each year. As temperatures continue to rise over triple digits, community members can make use of th…
The Midlands is bracing for a major heatwave this week. And while it might be the first one of the summer, it won’t be the last.
Fort Jackson’s largest fireworks celebration returns Saturday, July 2, after a five-year hiatus.
A Midlands company has career opportunities local job-seekers might get “fired up” about: Palmetto State Armory, a manufacturer and seller of firearms, ammunition and accessories, has openings across its operations. Andre Bourgeois, PSA’s recruiting director, says the company’s continual exp…
The final All-Star Game for the 2021-22 academic year involving S.C. High School League athletes is scheduled this week.
Lexington Medical Center has created a music video as part of its “Be Well” campaign to encourage healthy living.
Two Florida men and a woman accused of drug trafficking charges were arrested in Lexington County last week.
“You name it and we do it.” That’s how Paul Romanstine, owner of Midlands Landscape and Lawns, describes his full-service lawn maintenance, landscape installation and hardscape installation company.
Columbia Animal Services recently declared a 'state of emergency' because of the overpopulation of pets in shelters. They urged potential pet owners to consider adopting or fostering, and have decided to celebrate National Best Friends Day on June 8 by making adoptions free.
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his conviction in Lexington County for trafficking heroin, 28 grams or more; possession of a weapon during a violent crime; unlawful carrying of a pistol, and possession of methamphetamine.
Midlands baseball teams came up short in their quest for state titles this year.
A man who died after pointing a handgun and shooting at Lexington County deputies and West Columbia police officers Friday has been identified.
A major collision at the intersection of Sunset Blvd./US-378 at Hope Ferry Road has the entire intersection closed.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is reporting that multiple agencies are in the area of Feather Run Trail and Quail Hollow after deputies responded to a mental health call involving a gun.
The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is returning this month for the 21st year. The program recurs seasonally and is designed to help low-income seniors in the state purchase fruits and vegetables from community markets.
Mungo Homes has nearly 70 years under its (tool) belt — and it’s still growing. The Midlands mainstay started as a family-owned business in 1954. It was acquired by the Berkshire Hathaway in 2018 and joined Clayton Properties Group, but it’s still family-run. The company now operates in more…
The Lexington Police Department seeks help identifying two individuals who investigators say allegedly have stolen credit cards from parked vehicles at Lexington Square on Sunset Boulevard on May 26.
Lexington-based company Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc. announced plans on Thursday to expand operations in Lexington County. The family-owned strength training equipment company has been in business for over 40 years and specializes in creating custom exercise gear and workout apparel. The…
Reggaetronic, South Carolina's largest Lake Music Festival, returns Saturday, June 4, to Spence Island, located at Lake Murray. The free floating festival will be held from 11:15 a.m. until 6 p.m. and is only accessible by boat. Attendees looking to enhance their experience can purchase VIP …
The primary election is June 14, and South Carolinians have an opportunity to cast their votes early for the SC June primary races through June 10, excluding Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5.
Lexington County School District One board of trustees approved a new interim superintendent effective July 1.
11 men were arrested earlier this month as part of an undercover investigation targeting potential sexual predators trying to contact children for sexual activity. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's department, seven suspects are from the Midlands area.
The S.C. Baseball Coaches Association will hold their annual All-Star games Tuesday and Wednesday. The six games over two days will take place at three Lexington County School District 1 schools.
Community leaders gathered Wednesday to break ground on the new American Leadership Academy Lexington campus near the intersection of Highway 6 and I-20.
Pickleball is a growing sport in the community, although there are not many places around to play. Lexington County Tennis Complex (LCTC) has created eight new pickleball courts to allow more people to become involved with the sport.
The high school sports season is coming to a close in the coming days.
The leadership team at Bald Cypress Builders recently presented a donation of $1,000 to the Lexington One Educational Foundation. This donation will provide support to the Lexington Technology Center’s Building Construction Program in Lexington County School District One.
Prisma Health acquired Moore Orthopaedic Clinic Outpatient Surgery Center in Lexington. The center will be renamed Prisma Health Orthopedic Surgery Center and will serve patients for hand, spine, sports and joint outpatient orthopedic surgeries.
The Lexington One educational foundation presented the 2022 Joseph M. Bedenbaugh administrator of the year award to Heath Branham. He was presented the award at the Lexington County School District One board of trustees meeting Tuesday.
The “Top Job Tuesday” featured employer this week is Northside Christian Academy.
Memorial Day is around the corner, which means the unofficial start to summer is also drawing near. Across the United States, families will head out on vacation, spend time by the pool or grab a rod and reel for some fishing.
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