The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has announced that Dr. Alexandra Gaudin, MD, FAAP, has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2026 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. The annual recognition honors rising leaders throughout the Midlands for professional achievement and contributions to their communities. Gaudin joined SCPA in 2025Continue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced its 2026-27 season, “Find Your Sound,” a lineup of concerts exploring identity, connection and the power of music to reflect the human experience. The season at the Koger Center for the Arts includes six Capital Concerts, along with special performances designed to appeal toContinue Reading
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five educators received a special recognition at the district’s kickoff event on Aug. 7. Steve Padgett presented the keys to two new Honda vehicles to Anna Maria Hinson, District Five Teacher of the Year from Spring Hill High School, and Jeannette Farr, District Support Employee ofContinue Reading
The 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Championship presented by Native Watercraft has been rescheduled for October 15-17 on Lake Murray in Columbia, according to B.A.S.S. The championship will remain at its previously announced location, with only the event dates changing. B.A.S.S. said moving the championship to October will create greater opportunitiesContinue Reading
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the preliminary results of the autopsy of Jillian Hope Olson, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Deputy who died in the line of duty while diving on Lake Murray July 30. A forensic autopsy was performed at the Medical University of Charleston August 3Continue Reading
The proposed merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy has moved another step forward as the South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) allows additional state officials and organizations to participate in the regulatory review. On Aug. 6, the PSC granted requests from South Carolina House Speaker Murrell Smith, Senate PresidentContinue Reading
Richland County Vector Control and the South Carolina Department of Public Health have confirmed the county’s first mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile virus during this year’s mosquito season. In response, Vector Control has increased surveillance in affected areas and will conduct targeted adult and larval mosquito treatments asContinue Reading
By Sarah Ostergaard Another tax-free weekend has passed. Every August, families spend significant amounts preparing children for a new school year. And there is real value in that preparation. A new backpack, fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and other supplies create excitement or ease nervousness about a new school year. AcquiringContinue Reading
Chapin Mayor Bill Mitchell is not in favor of some of the changes being proposed by his town council. The council is creating ordinances to give themselves more governing options after giving the mayor avote of ‘no confidence’ last month. Three different ordinances have been proposed which would involvethe wholeContinue Reading
Dear LexRich5 Family, Our District has been transformed. For the last three years, we have been planning Operation Transformation. As a result, we have restructured our educational program to ensure all elementary, middle, and high schools have the same grade levels and start times. We have redistricted our schools toContinue Reading
Leon Lott receives permanent name-recognition within the ongoing development of Centennial Park By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, a South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductee (Class of 2025), has received yet another honor with a brick bearing his name and law-enforcement title installed directlyContinue Reading
The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will be holding fall sports registration July 16 – August 13 at Crooked Creek Park and Seven Oaks Park. Sports include Cheerleading, ICRC Storm Cross Country, George Bryan Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Bridge League* Flag Football, Girls Bridge League* Flag Football, Bridge League* Tackle Football,Continue Reading
CHAPIN, S.C. — Lexington Health Chapin has expanded its urgent care hours, offering patients additional evening access to medical care beginning Aug. 2. The urgent care center is now open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., extending operating hours by three hours beyond the previous 5 p.m. closing timeContinue Reading
Photo: Completed specialized operations area at the Lexington County Coroner’s Office at Red Bank Crossing, featuring stainless-steel workstations, storage, wash stations and dedicated equipment. Photo courtesy of Solid Structures, LLC. LEXINGTON, S.C. — Solid Structures has completed construction on the new Lexington County Coroner’s Office at Red Bank Crossing, providingContinue Reading
By Robin All If you look closely at your top hand on the club, you’ll notice the “V” formed by your thumb and the back of your hand. For a right-handed golfer, that “V” should point toward your right shoulder. In this case, the player’s “V” was pointing more towardContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Multiples of the Midlands (MoM) Club will host its annual Fall Children’s Consignment Sale on Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. David’s Lutheran Church. The sale will be open from 7 a.m. until noon and will feature a wide variety of gently used items for infants,Continue Reading