Here are four takeaways from elections in the Midlands on Tuesday. Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann won a second term Tuesday evening with more than 61% of the vote. He defeated challengers Jessica ...

One of the town of Lexington’s main thoroughfares, the corridor that connects North Lake Drive and Sunset Boulevard near ...

The Triangle Park Ice Rink reopens in downtown Lexington on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. for the winter season. Skating costs $18 ...

There are a host of beloved spots for fried chicken in the Midlands. Vote for your favorite spot in The State’s poll.

Some mayoral and council races ended in shifts, while many incumbents retained seats in Chapin, West Columbia and across ...

Readers of the Herald-Leader have likely come across the Lexington Latin dance (salsa, bachata, cumbia, etc.) scene, whether it be at a family gathering, the Festival Latino, the Salsa Center’s iconic ...

Over 40 local businesses decorated downtown Lexington with scarecrows.  The Town of Lexington and the Lexington Chamber and ...

The Washington Street Methodist Church in downtown Columbia opened its doors Monday to offer more than just a meal — it ...

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the incident which occurred at a gas station on West Columbia Avenue.

Homeowners in Lexington County’s Congaree Creek Watershed may qualify for financial assistance to repair or replace failing ...

Vendors and staff are decking the halls in preparation for the Dickens Christmas Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

This week, U.S. News & World Report has revealed the best places to retire in 2026. The study examines over 850 cities across ...