Business
Little Caesars Celebrates Chapin Grand Opening with Free Pizza for a Year Giveaway
First 100 customers in line June 20 will receive free pizza for a year A new Little Caesars location in Chapin will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, June 20, with giveaways, family-friendly entertainment and a chance for the first 100 guests in line to win Free Pizza for a
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
Lexington grad continuing arm rehab with Blowfish
By Thomas Grant Jr. Brandon Cromer Jr. is in the middle portion of a personal “journey”. Since undergoing Tommy John surgery a year ago, the former Lexington High School standout has worked to regain his pitching form. He spent his redshirt year at the University of South Carolina healing and
Departments
Public Safety
Ballentine getting firehouse
Richland County held a groundbreaking July 15 for a new fire house located in Ballentine. The new fire station will be located at 11809 Broad River Road. The facility will
Community News
Columbia Makes Finlay Park Unaccompanied Minors Policy Permanent
Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 5 p.m. following concerns over disruptive “teen takeover” gatherings The City of Columbia has adopted a permanent Unaccompanied Minors Policy
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

































