Business
Lexington Health, Cigna reach multi-year agreement
After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a result, Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1, 2026. Lexington Health patients are receiving notifications via MyChart and mailed letters. Patients who previously had appointments or procedures
Education
Science Fair
Annie Xu, a Junior STEM Honors Academic Magnet student, represented Dutch Fork High School at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona. Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest global science competition for high school students, and Xu presented her research about exosome-mediated neuroregeneration to
Sports
Golf Tips for Seniors: Sun Protection
By Robin All Playing last Friday was a clear reminder that summer has arrived. As we get older, it’s important to take precautions we may have overlooked in our younger years. Start with proper sun protection. Always wear a hat—preferably one with a full brim. Visors leave the top of
Departments
Public Safety
Department of Natural Resources to promote five law enforcement officers to senior ranks
Ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the S.C. Supreme Court and the SCDNR director By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Five law enforcement officers with the S.C.
Community News
Remembering sacks, wagons, indians, and leather
The one-room schoolhouse, legendary, and iconic. By Tom Poland, A Southern WriterTomPoland.net I visited the Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum of South Carolina in Pendleton a few weeks back. If you’re
Entertainment
Reggaetronic’s Lake Murray Palooza Returns July 11 with Music, Boating and Community Impact
Popular flotilla festival blends live entertainment and lake culture while supporting local youth programs LAKE MURRAY, S.C. — Reggaetronic is bringing its signature mix of music and lake culture back
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





























