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Lexington County elementary school launches Spanish-English immersion program, a first in the district

At first glance, nothing in Alma Mayborg's kindergarten classroom looks out of the ordinary. Letters of the alphabet and student artwork hang on the walls of her room at Riverbank Elementary, and the kids' nooks are packed with toys and books...

Midlands asylum seekers feel their hearts torn as post-election turmoil continues in Venezuela

It was March 17, 2019, and Brenda Sanchez was home with her youngest daughter, 17-year-old Maria Esperanza, in a small apartment complex in Maturín, Venezuela. Waiting for her husband, Miguel Veliz Weky, to return home from work, Sanchez busied herself with household activities...

Cayce to raise property taxes & utilities, but not as much as planned after public uproar

Cayce will raise property taxes and utilities for the 2024-25 fiscal year following a vote at the city’s June 26 budget meeting. Dozens of Cayce residents filled City Hall in anticipation for the vote...