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Business
Beckett Financial Group named best of South Carolina
Beckett Financial Group has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best of South Carolina Awards in the Financial Planning category. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding businesses across the state based on votes from South Carolina residents, editorial review, and business excellence standards. For more than 25 years,
Education
District Five Students Attend Palmetto Boys State, Girls State Leadership Programs
Twenty-seven rising seniors selected for prestigious citizenship and government training experience Twenty-seven students from School District Five recently participated in the 2026 Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs, week-long leadership and citizenship experiences sponsored by The American Legion Department of South Carolina and the American Legion Auxiliary. The
Sports
Fort Jackson Night highlights Blowfish community efforts
By Thomas Grant Jr. Along with providing summer college baseball, the Lexington County Blowfish are a community-oriented organization. Since arriving in Lexington in 2014, the team has participated in various fund-raising events and is devoted to honoring all military services. This past weekend saw the Blowfish hold their annual Fort
Departments
Public Safety
NFPA Offers Tips to Help Prevent Summer Grilling Fires
July sees the highest number of home grilling fires, with gas grills involved in most incidents. As backyard cookouts become a summertime tradition, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is
Community News
803 Day Returns with Four-Day Celebration Across the Midlands
Annual event features local business specials, 5K, scavenger hunt, festival and new family-friendly activities. The Midlands will celebrate its hometown pride when the third annual 803 Day returns July 31
Entertainment
Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 Season
Lexington, SC – Carolina Safari Co. is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 season, offering guests the opportunity to witness one
Civic
Epworth Donation
Lisa Livingston Fusco,Senior Director of Development and Communications at Epworth Children’s Home receives a scholarship check from members of GFWC St. Andrews Woman’sClub, Gail Elfert, Missy Klopfer, Linda Davis and






























