Month: April 2026

91-year-old Lexington man dies in house fire says Lexington County Coroner

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died in a housefire that occurred in the 100 block of Longview Street in the Lexington area of LexingtonCounty, shortly after 12 a.m., Wednesday. According to Fisher, Mr. Wilfrid J. Demers Jr., 91, of Lexington, was pronounceddead at the scene. An autopsy is scheduled for […]

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Several Lexington 2 high school students selected to participate in 2026 Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State

Several Lexington Two high school students have been selected to participate in 2026 Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State over the summer. The programs, sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, offer a range of leadership and citizenship activities that emphasize the workings of government and politics. Participants in the summer programs have completed […]

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Lexington County Councilman Glenn Conwell will face a primary challenger, Councilman Todd Cullum unopposed, Ted Stambolitis, owner of Flight Deck, running for county council seat

A challenger filed to run against Glenn Conwell in the June 9, GOP primary. Conwell represents West Columbia, District 8, on Lexington County Council. Conwell, who replaced Ned Tolar, has served two terms. Evelio Doque filed to run against Conwell. Filing closed Monday at noon. Doque is a West Columbia realtor. Dist. 9, Councilman Todd […]

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