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803 Day Returns with Four-Day Celebration Across the Midlands

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: 803 Day

Beckett Financial Group named best of South Carolina

On: June 30, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Wealth Management

Nearly 5,000 DAR Members Gather in Washington for 135th Continental Congress

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: America 250, DAR

NFPA Offers Tips to Help Prevent Summer Grilling Fires

On: June 30, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Grilling Fires

Lexington County Peach Festival Returns to Gilbert on July 4

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Peach Festival

Irmo laser lights July 4

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Laser Lights, Moore Park
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Fireworks safety reminders

On: June 30, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Irmo Fire District

MPA Media Named South Carolina’s Best Marketing Firm for Third Consecutive Year

On: June 30, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Marketing, Public Relations

SCDNR Game Wardens bench press 250 lbs. in RCSD strength event

On: June 30, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Game wardens 250 Challenge, SCDNR

Fort Jackson Night highlights Blowfish community efforts

On: June 30, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Lexington County Blowfish

South Carolina Water Utilities Announces Historic Merger with Blue Granite Water Company

On: June 30, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Blue Granite, Public Utilities, Water

8 arrested in multi-agency operation

On: June 29, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Lexington County Sheriffs Department

Business

Beckett Financial Group named best of South Carolina

On: June 30, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Wealth Management

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,

MPA Media Named South Carolina’s Best Marketing Firm for Third Consecutive Year

On: June 30, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Marketing, Public Relations

South Carolina Water Utilities Announces Historic Merger with Blue Granite Water Company

On: June 30, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Blue Granite, Public Utilities, Water
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Education

District Five Students Attend Palmetto Boys State, Girls State Leadership Programs

On: June 23, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Honors and Awards, school district 5

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

District Five holds adult education graduation

On: June 23, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: school district 5

Green Charter School closes

On: June 17, 2026
In: Education
Tagged: Green Charter School
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Sports

Fort Jackson Night highlights Blowfish community efforts

On: June 30, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Lexington County Blowfish

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

Golf Tips for Seniors: U.S. Open golf tournament

On: June 24, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Golf Tips for Seniors, Robin All

Lexington grad continuing arm rehab with Blowfish

On: June 22, 2026
In: Sports
Tagged: Lexington County Blowfish
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NFPA Offers Tips to Help Prevent Summer Grilling Fires

On: June 30, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: 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

Fireworks safety reminders

On: June 30, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Irmo Fire District

SCDNR Game Wardens bench press 250 lbs. in RCSD strength event

On: June 30, 2026
In: Public Safety
Tagged: Game wardens 250 Challenge, SCDNR
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Community News

803 Day Returns with Four-Day Celebration Across the Midlands

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: 803 Day

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

Nearly 5,000 DAR Members Gather in Washington for 135th Continental Congress

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: America 250, DAR

Lexington County Peach Festival Returns to Gilbert on July 4

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: Peach Festival
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Entertainment

Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 Season

On: June 19, 2026
In: Recreation
Tagged: Purple Martin

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

Fireworks with the Phil set for June 27

On: June 17, 2026
In: Entertainment
Tagged: Fireworks, SC Phil

Friday Night Laser Lights Return to State Museum June 19

On: June 15, 2026
In: Entertainment, Events
Tagged: SC State Museum
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Civic

Epworth Donation

On: June 3, 2026
In: Civic, Non Profit
Tagged: St. Andrews Woman's Club

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

Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Names February Student of the Month

On: March 1, 2026
In: Civic, Education
Tagged: Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary, Student of the Month

Clothing Drive to Support Midlands Orphan Relief

On: October 23, 2025
In: Civic, Non Profit
Tagged: Donations, Midlands Orphan Relief
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803 Day Returns with Four-Day Celebration Across the Midlands

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: 803 Day

Beckett Financial Group named best of South Carolina

On: June 30, 2026
In: Business
Tagged: Wealth Management

Nearly 5,000 DAR Members Gather in Washington for 135th Continental Congress

On: June 30, 2026
In: Events
Tagged: America 250, DAR
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