Lancaster County

Lancaster City Council gave final approval Tuesday night to its operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, adopting a tax rate of 221.5 mills and a reduced sales tax credit factor that will raise property taxes for most homeowners. The 4-1 vote came after a public hearing drew comment on the budget […]

Lancaster County Council gave third reading approval to a $202.1 million budget for fiscal year 2027 on June 22, but only after a lengthy line-by-line review prompted council members to cut roughly $350,000 in proposed spending and scale back the planned tax increase. Council also gave third reading approval to the county’s 10-year capital improvement […]

Lancaster City Council met in work session Tuesday evening, June 9, receiving a detailed briefing on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget that will raise taxes for most property owners, approving on second and final reading a rezoning that clears the way for a pediatric therapy clinic to open on Chesterfield Avenue, and accepting a […]

A 63 year old Indian Land woman died Wednesday evening after she was struck by her own vehicle in an apartment parking lot near the South Carolina and North Carolina state line, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office said. The crash happened the evening of June 10 in the parking lot of the Madison Ridge Apartments, […]

Three Republican incumbents won contested primaries Tuesday for South Carolina House seats that take in Lancaster County, and each will face a Democratic challenger in the fall as the county’s General Assembly districts head toward a full slate of November contests. The races carry weight for one of the fastest growing parts of the state, […]

Lancaster County Council passed second reading of its fiscal 2026-27 budget Monday night, adding a slate of new spending for employee raises, jail staffing, ambulance service and senior transportation that will be covered in part by a property tax increase of up to 1.5 mills. The amended budget cleared second reading 7-0 after roughly two […]

Indian Land High School captured the 2026 Class 5A Division II state softball championship Saturday, shutting out St. James 4 to 0 in the deciding game of the best of three final series at South Florence High School in Florence. The win gave the Warriors their 10th state title and their first since 2006, ending […]

A Subway on Highway 9 Bypass in Lancaster dropped to a C grade in May 2026, the lowest mark issued among more than 70 food inspections across Lancaster County during the month. Three other establishments received a B before correcting the problems. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture, which oversees retail food safety in the […]

Lancaster County Council met in regular session on May 26, 2026, with Chairman Brian Carnes presiding over a meeting dominated by a lengthy first-reading review of the FY2026-27 operating budget and capital improvement plan. Council recognized the Indian Land High School Palmetto Pride Club as Volunteer Group of the Year, approved a nine-item consent agenda […]

Lancaster City Council on Tuesday, May 26, annexed an 8.64-acre tract on Charlotte Highway for a planned medical office, advanced the rezoning of a vacant Chesterfield Avenue building so a pediatric occupational therapy practice can open there, and authorized public possession of beer and wine at the city’s 2026 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration. All three measures […]

LANCASTER — A Lancaster man died after a shooting Sunday night on Old Camden Road, and the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to come forward as investigators work to identify a suspect. Deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Old Camden Road at 9:47 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, after […]

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal Sunday night shooting on Old Camden Road that left a 23-year-old man dead. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of Old Camden Road at approximately 9:47 PM on May 24, 2026. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered a male victim lying in a […]

Lancaster County Council held a special meeting on May 21, 2026 devoted entirely to the Administrator’s Recommended FY27 Budget, presented by Interim County Administrator Steve Willis with CFO Sabrena Harris and Budget Director Jamie Privuznak. The recommended package whittles 91 requested new positions costing $9,921,762 down to 58.5 positions at $5,594,138 (48.5 general-fund positions at […]

The Lancaster County Planning Commission met on May 19, 2026, with newly seated District 1 commissioner Richard Crandall bringing the body back to a full membership of seven, although Commissioner Frances Liu (District 7) was absent. In the night’s most contested decision, the Commission voted 5-1 to deny a preliminary plat for the Melanie Lane/Barberville […]

2026-2027 Administrative Changes Adam Porter has been named Executive Director of Student Services.  Mr. Porter joined the Lancaster County School District in 2022. After beginning his career as a Health and Physical Education teacher, Mr. Porter worked as a Special Education Supervisor and assistant principal in New York and South Carolina.  As an Instructional Specialist […]

INDIAN LAND, S.C. — Three firefighters were injured Sunday while battling a structure fire that prompted a Mayday call and forced crews to switch to a defensive attack, the Indian Land Fire District announced. Indian Land Fire District crews responded to the structure fire and found heavy fire conditions upon arrival. Pineville Fire Department was […]

Lancaster, S.C. — Lancaster County Council has unanimously selected Brian N. Tucker, IOM to serve as the County’s next County Administrator. Mr. Tucker will begin his duties on July 1, 2026. “I am excited and humbled to serve as the next County Administrator of Lancaster County. Coming home to serve my family and friends is […]

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Chad Price Donahue, 30, of Lancaster, on multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was carried out by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation was a collaborative effort […]

Southern New Hampshire University has named several students from York and Lancaster counties to its Spring 2026 Dean’s List, the university announced May 12. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who earned a grade point average between 3.500 and 3.699 during the reporting term. Full-time status requires 12 credits over a 16 week term […]

A 70 year old Indian Land hunter has been missing since Saturday, May 2, prompting a multi agency search across hundreds of acres of wooded terrain along the Lancaster and Kershaw county line. Charles Wayne “Charlie” McCoy was last heard from on the day he planned to go turkey hunting in the area off Mudhole […]

The Lancaster County School District is excited to announce the induction of  Shirnetha Belk, Suzan Courtney, Paul McKenzie, and Reo King into the Education Hall of Fame.   Shirnetha Belk taught in LCSD for thirty-four years beginning her career at Erwin Elementary School in 1975 and later served at Barr Street Junior High School, Buford Middle […]

Lancaster County food service establishments posted strong overall results in April 2026, with nearly all inspected businesses earning top marks. Of the 65 inspections conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture during the month, one establishment received a B grade and one received a C grade — both involving the same business, Nizam Bistro, […]

The Lancaster City Council convened its regular meeting Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with Mayor T. Alston DeVenny presiding and a full quorum of council members present. The meeting fell on the same day as the Town of Clover special election, which Council Member Ronnie Sowell acknowledged in his opening invocation. The session covered citizen concerns, […]

Two Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be honored next week by the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association with the organization’s Medal of Valor Award, recognizing their bravery during an incident last year. Deputy W.H. Brown and Corporal T. Floyd will be presented with the award for their actions on March 9, 2025. They are among […]

The Lancaster County Council convened its regular meeting Monday, April 27, 2026, at the County Administration Building with Chairman Brian Carnes presiding and a full quorum present. The session covered a wide spectrum of county business, including special recognitions for award winning EMS personnel and student artists, a budget amendment to cover juvenile detention costs, […]

The Lancaster County Planning Commission voted on Tuesday to recommend denial of a conditional use permit that would have allowed a mosque at 10935 Harrisburg Road in Indian Land, sending the matter to county council for a final decision after nearly two hours of public testimony and commissioner discussion. The application, filed under case CU […]

The City of Lancaster City Council convened its work session Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with Mayor T. Alston DeVenny presiding and all council members present. The session touched on a range of substantive matters, from honoring two police officers for exceptional service to a detailed architectural presentation on the future of the city’s historic old […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Travis Rashad Laney, 38, of Lancaster, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Evidence presented in court revealed that agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration identified Laney as an individual involved in trafficking significant quantities of narcotics in the Lancaster area. On three separate […]

Lancaster County Council convened its regular meeting Monday, April 13, 2026. The session featured a packed agenda bookended by passionate citizen commentary on infrastructure and growth, a series of celebratory recognitions for county employees and programs, and two of the most consequential votes the council has taken this year, final approval of both the Haven […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are bringing the best of Carolina prep football back to the big stage this summer, announcing the full lineup for the fourth annual Keep Pounding High School Classic presented by Belk.The doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday, August 29 at Bank of America Stadium, featuring the Indian Land Warriors vs. the Northwestern […]

Two State House seats head to a Republican primary — with Democratic challengers waiting Lancaster County’s 2026 primary season is focused and consequential. While many local offices on the ballot drew only a single candidate — leaving voters with no primary choice at all — two State House districts have generated enough Republican interest to […]

The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees announced Dr. Norris Williams as Superintendent during a Called Board Meeting.   Dr. Norris Williams brings more than twenty-five years of educational leadership experience to his new role. He served as Assistant Superintendent for Leadership and School Excellence in the Sumter County School District, where he supported principals […]

Lancaster, South Carolina is about to become the stage for one of professional wrestling’s most remarkable send-offs. WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Valiant, known worldwide as “The Boogie Woogie Man,” has announced that he will lace up his boots one final time on April 25, 2026, in Lancaster, SC, for a special event titled Boogie’s […]

Five Republican candidates for governor set to face voters at Indian Land High School The South Carolina Constitutional Republicans — Lancaster County chapter will host a Lancaster County Republican Governor’s Forum on Friday, April 10, bringing together all five major candidates vying to become the state’s next governor. The event will be held at the […]

The City of Lancaster City Council convened its regular meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with Mayor T. Alston DeVenny presiding. The session was relatively brief but substantive, touching on a shooting incident the previous evening, aging city infrastructure, police department accreditation, concerns about cultural recognition, and a budget reallocation for a new downtown electronic billboard. […]

Authorities are investigating a discovery at Harrisburg Elementary School after a loaded handgun and a knife were found inside a five-year-old student’s bookbag Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred during the school’s dismissal period. According to officials, a teacher assisting the kindergarten student with his belongings noticed a knife inside the bag. School administration and the […]

The Lancaster County Council convened its regular meeting on March 23, 2026, chaired by Brian Carnes, with all seven council members present. The session was dominated by two major themes: the ongoing controversy over the Haven residential development project and a broader reckoning with the county’s strained public safety infrastructure amid rapid growth. Council narrowly […]

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — Investigators are turning to cutting-edge technology to put a face to a mystery that has lingered for over a year. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and the County Coroner’s Office have released a new forensic composite image of a man whose skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area off Bethel […]

The City of Lancaster Council held its fiscal year goals and planning session on March 17th, with a primary objective of reviewing the status of previous budget goals and establishing new “must do,” “should do,” and “could do” priorities for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year. Led by the Mayor and facilitated by a representative from […]

LANCASTER, SC — The Lancaster County School District Board of Trustees is proud to announce the four finalists in our Superintendent Search: Dr. Tanya Campbell, Dr. Marty Conner, Dr. Rickey Edmond, and Dr. Norris Williams. On Monday, March 23, 2026, our finalists will spend the day touring the district To conclude this important visit, we […]

This money is part of the Capital Projects Sales Tax III (CPST3) referendum, agreed to by the citizens of Lancaster County as part of the 2020 election year. Funds from CPST3 will pay for a portion of the cost of constructing a new health education facility to support an expansion of the existing USC Lancaster […]

LANCASTER, S.C. — An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of his mother’s boyfriend following a late-night dispute, according to reports from Queen City News and the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. D’Andre Azam Ivey, 18, is currently being held at the Lancaster County Detention Center without bond. According to booking […]

Two local men are headed to federal prison following separate investigations into illegal narcotics and firearms possession in Lancaster County. The sentencings are the result of a collaborative effort between the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, and the ATF under the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative. Joblicenarius W’Yarian McGriff, 28, received a 78-month sentence followed […]

KERSHAW, SC — The 2026 edition of the Lancaster County Dancing with the Stars is in full swing!  You are cordially invited to attend the Focus Arts Program Fundraiser, a premier showcase of talent and creativity hosted by Andrew Jackson Middle School. Event At-A-Glance The slate of dancers is dynamite and you will appreciate both […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Three Lancaster residents are headed to federal prison following a complex conspiracy to defraud the South Carolina Medicaid system. The sentences, handed down by U.S. District Judge Mary Geiger Lewis on February 25, 2026, mark the end of a years-long scheme that siphoned nearly $250,000 from taxpayers. The defendants—Charles McKinley Griffin (56), […]

At the regular meeting on February 23, 2026, the Lancaster County Council primarily focused on significant land-use and infrastructure concerns. Following intense public testimony regarding traffic safety and the strain on emergency services, the Council voted to postpone decisions on two major developments: the Harris Property rezoning in Indian Land and “The Haven” project. While […]

LANCASTER, SC — In a concerted effort to accelerate the revitalization of downtown Lancaster, the City Council and the Red Rose City Development Corporation (RRCDC) Board of Directors convened for a joint meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The session focused on aligning the strategic visions of the two bodies, reviewing the status of the […]

Lancaster residents will have the opportunity to meet Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jermaine Johnson this week as he brings his campaign to the historic Barr Street High School. The event, scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, will feature a question and answer session designed to give the community a direct voice in the conversation about South […]

Dr. Jason Ramey, Principal of Van Wyck Elementary School named Administrator of the Year by the South Carolina Counseling Association at the annual conference today.   Dr. Ramey has been in education since 2000 and in our district since 2019.  He has served as principal of Van Wyck Elementary since 2021.  The Lancaster County School District […]

INDIAN LAND, SC – Harrisburg Global Academy (HGA) officially broke ground Wednesday afternoon on its permanent campus, marking a major milestone for the growing public charter school and the families it serves. Leadership, community members, and local supporters gathered at 1774 Harrisburg Road to celebrate the start of construction on the new three-story facility. The building will […]