Tag: lexington
A Lexington Starbucks closes amid nationwide strike timed to popular promotion
Employees walked out of the Saluda Pointe Starbucks as part of a nationwide strike for better working conditions.
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Cayce mayor wins fifth term. Longtime incumbent councilman forced into runoff
Newcomer Byron Thomas pushed Skip Jenkins into a runoff by about 5 votes.
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Lexington prepares Old Mill Pond trail to be a community hot spot again
Old Mill Pond is still empty. But officials are making progress on the nearby walking trail.
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Seed Sanctuary in Richland opens new location, expands mail program
The seed supplier hands out seeds for free to promote sustainability and home gardening.
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A top-rope dive into the world of local professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is more than just World Wrestling Entertainment. Learn about the independent circuit and Columbia’s own wrestling promotion: Palmetto Championship Wrestling.
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Columbia’s Comet advocates for more accessibility
Transportation is a key concern for many people with disabilities. The Comet bus system offers programs to help people with disabilities and people over 65 travel throughout the community.
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Pickleball fever and its dedicated community hit the Midlands
Pickleball is growing quickly in the Midlands as people come together to play one of the fastest growing sports in the United States.
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What if the Damar Hamlin situation happened at a Midlands high school?
The stricken NFL player’s injury sent shockwaves through all levels of football. How would Midlands high schools handle a life or death scenario?
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With a baby joey, Riverbanks Zoo continues to see success in koala breeding program
Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has welcomed a new joey named Kirra, the beginning of the third generation of koalas at Riverbanks.
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AI in the classroom: How do SC educators feel about ChatGPT?
South Carolina school districts have yet to ban ChatGPT as some schools across the country move to ban the program.
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Portion of US 1 in Lexington County named after fallen trooper: ‘It’s been a long time coming’
Trooper First Class Robert P. Perry’s family filled half the room during a ceremony to unveil signage designating a stretch of U.S. 1 in his honor.
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On the ground with voters and poll workers on Election Day
The Carolina News and Reporter’s election team asked voters who and what brought them out to the polls for the midterms. Here’s what they said.
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