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Toyota Passenger Dies After Vehicle Crosses Several Lanes upon Exiting I-20 in Lexington

Acura · Lexington

Toyota Passenger Dies After Vehicle Crosses Several Lanes upon Exiting I-20 in Lexington

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Toyota Scion passenger died Thursday at Lexington Medical Center after vehicle exited I-20 westbound at Exit 55, crossed lanes, struck by Acura on South Lake Drive.See the Story

Walter G. ‘Gene’ Grant, 83

Lexington, South Carolina · Lexington

Walter G. ‘Gene’ Grant, 83

LEXINGTON, S.C. — Walter G. (Gene) Grant, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was born on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1941, in Chester, S.C.Read Article

Soda City favorite JJ's Place SC opens new storefront in West Columbia

West Columbia, South Carolina · West Columbia

Soda City favorite JJ's Place SC opens new storefront in West Columbia

A local bakery that started in a home (using an improvised sunroom as a kitchen) and built a following at Soda City Market now has a new home in West Columbia.Read Article

The PHA Group Wins 12-Month Brief with Moore Barlow to Support Law Firm’s Growth Journey

London – June, 2025 PR, Digital and Creative Agency The PHA Group has been appointed by leading law firm Moore Barlow to deliver a comprehensive communications brief on an initial 12-month contract. The contract, which commenced in May, will focus on raising awareness of Moore Barlow’s core client work and reinforcing its reputation as a values-driven, multi-service law firm. PHA was selected by Moore Barlow following a competitive six-way pitch…West Columbia, South Carolina · West Columbia See the Story

Voters head to polls for Town of Irmo Special Election - ABC Columbia

IRMO, SC (WOLO)–Voters in Irmo are headed to the polls Tuesday for a special election. The Town of Irmo is filling a vacant council seat. The three candidates running for the seat include Irmo events committee Chair George Frazier, former SCANA Executive Ed Greco and cybersecurity expert Mike Ward. The seat was left vacant after former councilman Erik Sickinger resigned, following an arrest. Police say he was accused of criminal sexual conduct a…Irmo · Irmo Read Article

Letter from your Opinion Editor

Hey everyone! I’m Lauren Douda, the editor of the Opinion section here at The Tiger. I’m currently a sophomore double majoring in English and secondary education, and I’m originally from Lexington, South Carolina. I’ve been involved with The Tiger since the fall of my freshman year, and it’s been one of the best parts of my college experience so far. Joining The Tiger was the first extracurricular decision I made when I came to Clemson, and look…Lexington, South Carolina · Lexington Read Article

South Carolina Guard to Welcome 30th Adjutant General at Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty relinquished command of the South Carolina Military Department to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell during a change of command ceremony, May 31, 2025, at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center, in West Columbia.West Columbia, South Carolina · West Columbia Read Article

South Carolina National Guard Honors Retired Major General R. Van McCarty

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty has retired after 42 years of dedicated service to the South Carolina National Guard, the state of South Carolina, and the nation, marking the culmination of a distinguished career of leadership and unwavering commitment. The formal retirement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center, in West Columbia.West Columbia, South Carolina · West Columbia Read Article

Local student wins national cooking competition

Dezyah Dewitt, a student from Lexington School District Two, was named as the national winner of the 2025 Future Chefs Challenge, a cooking competition hosted by foodservice provider Sodexo. Dezyah was selected from thousands of students across more than 200…Lexington, South Carolina · Lexington Read Article

Dutch Fork firefighters respond to reported elementary school fire - ABC Columbia

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO)– Dutch Fork firefighters responded to a reported Wednesday morning fire at an elementary school, said fire officials. Dutch Fork Fire Rescue officials said firefighters responded to Lake Murray Elementary School on Three Dog Road after a fire was reported on May 28. When firefighters arrived to the scene they determined that there was no fire. Firefighters also determined that the incident was isolated and was caused by a heate…Irmo · Irmo Read Article

James Island rallies past Lexington in Game 1 of state title series

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James Island rallies past Lexington 5-4 in the opening game of their Class AAAAA Division I baseball state championship series. Game 2 is at LexingtonLexington, South Carolina · Lexington Read Article

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