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Missing USC student’s body found in Clarendon County, police chief says
The body of missing University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson was found in Clarendon County, Columbia Police Department said. The USC senior went missing Friday morning after leaving Five Points. → Read More
Pleasant Hill Middle School evacuated due to gas leak
Pleasant Hill Middle School in Lexington 1 school district was evacuated Thursday before noon. School officials reported the smell of gas, and Lexington County Fire Service responded with Hazmat units. → Read More
Lexington 2 board member first from SC to lead National School Boards Association
The first person from South Carolina to be president of the National School Boards Association will be ElizaBeth Branham, a longtime Lexington 2 board member. She will be sworn in this weekend. → Read More
Where to get help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues
If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, here are steps you can take to help them or yourself. You can call or text suicide prevention hotlines, seek a mental health center or learn more. → Read More
Blue Marlin owner opens ‘laidback’ seafood restaurant in Lexington
Columbia’s Blue Marlin, known for its shrimp and grits, has a sister restaurant in Lexington: Oak Grove Fish House. Owner Ryan Dukes said customers can expect comfortable, casual, delicious seafood. → Read More
Creepy dolls, astronaut grads and quirks: NCAA teams bring more than Zion to Columbia
NCAA March Madness competitors have some serious athletes, but there’s more about each school that is worth noting, from Cammy the creepy Blue Devils fan to famous astronauts and massive student populations. → Read More
Take a sneak peek inside Lexington Medical Center’s massive new patient tower
Lexington Medical Center broke ground on its new, massive patient tower in May 2016. Next week, the first patients will be treated in the brand new facility. A larger, sleeker maternity suite is a centerpiece. → Read More
Lexington 1 is step closer to building middle school as board votes on land purchases
Lexington 1 school district is embarking on its $365 million building plan. First steps: Acquiring land for the schools it will build. The board voted on land for Lexington Middle School on March 19, 2019. → Read More
These two Midlands schools were just named some of South Carolina’s finest
Two of Palmetto’s Finest Schools for 2019 are in the Midlands. The statewide recognition was given to River Bluff High School in Lexington 1 and Spring Hill High School in Lexington-Richland 5. → Read More
Here’s what’s going in the old Toys R Us site at Harbison
The former location of Toys R Us in Harbison, near Columbiana Centre, will be taken over by a new business soon. A more affordable furniture store will take the place of the toys when Value City Furniture opens. → Read More
Lexington Chick-fil-A reopening after months under construction
A longtime Lexington Chick-fil-A that has undergone renovations for five months will reopen this week. The renovations to the Sunset Boulevard store mean an extra drive-thru line and more mobile pickup spaces. → Read More
‘They’re going to answer to God, not us’: SC Muslim leaders want peace after NZ attack
The aftermath of the terrorist acts in Christchurch, New Zealand is blowing through the Muslim community in Columbia and throughout the world. Local mosque leaders are asking for peace and police are alert. → Read More
Batesburg-Leesville council member arrested in D.C.
Batesburg-Leesville councilman Steve Cain was arrested in Washington, D.C. earlier this week on a family court bench warrant from Lexington County. Cain has been arrested for not paying child support before. → Read More
This new Midlands bakery is serving up delectable sweets in an unexpected place
Buttercream Dreams, a one-woman operation inside Tylar Rose in West Columbia, serves a variety of cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies and turnovers. It was opened just two months ago by Jolene Bailey. → Read More
Chapin High School evacuated
Chapin High School, located at 300 Columbia Ave., was evacuated on Thursday morning after reporting the smell of smoke in the school. Chapin Fire Service responded to the call. → Read More
Popular teacher fired from Chapin church. She says it’s because she loves a woman
Chapin Baptist Church is facing parents after it fired a popular pre-kindergarten teacher over a “conflict of interest.” The teacher, Skye Moore, says she was told the problem was her same-sex relationship. → Read More
This new Lexington County RV dealership will be as big as 19 football fields
A longtime Lexington RV dealer is moving to a new spot: An 83-acre plot of land off of Interstate 20 and Two Notch Road. Customers will have “room to roam” the selection of more than 300 RVs available. → Read More
Three Lexington schools were locked down around dismissal. Here’s what happened
Meadow Glen Elementary School, Meadow Glen Middle School and Northside Christian Academy were on lock-in for about 18 minutes just after 2 p.m. on Monday. Lexington County Sheriff and town police made arrests. → Read More
Lexington-Richland 5 spent $1.2M on a school it promised voters but never built
Lexington-Richland 5 voters approved a plan that would build an elementary school to alleviate overcrowding in Chapin. The district bought land on Derrick Pond Road and paid for plans, but never built it. → Read More
Publix is opening new market in Lexington, but it’s not your average grocery store
Publix announced Feb. 21 it will open a GreenWise Market in Lexington, SC. The market will offer more specialty and organic goods, and a streamlined shopping experience, plus other perks, like a beverage bar. → Read More