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Today's News

  • County sees more building permits

    Lancaster County has seen a slight increase in the number of building permits issued.

    But is the rise a sign of a recovering economy or is it merely the result of population increases?

    The Catawba Regional Council of Governments recently released statistics that show the number of building permits issued from April through June (second quarter) this year compared to the same time span in 2011.

    Data shown is for Lancaster, Chester, Union and York counties.

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  • Robinson Road shooter still at large

    Police are asking the public’s help in finding a Lancaster man wanted in connection with two shooting incidents Sunday, September 30, including one that injured two people. 

    Arrest warrants have been issued for Dyeshawn Dyaquette Foster, 18, 341 Robinson Road, for four counts of attempted murder, two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, armed robbery and unlawful carrying of a pistol, according to a Lancaster Police Department news release. 

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  • County trio set to travel Friday night

     
     

       

      

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  • LHS girls cross country tops Cheraw field

    The Lancaster High School Lady Bruins cross country team won the Cheraw Fish Hatchery Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 29.

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  • Thornwell to play at USC

    Sindarius Thornwell will return to his home state to play for the University of South Carolina.

    Thornwell, a 6-5, 180-pound shooting guard, gave the Gamecocks a verbal pledge on Monday night from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., where he is playing his senior season of basketball.

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  • Clash reset for Saturday night

     

       

    The Carolina Clash is set to roll into Lancaster Motor Speedway on Saturday night with a $4,000 prize.

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  • Beauty pageant causes controversy at Indian Land Elementary School

    Reece Murphy
    rmurphy@thelancasternews.com
    Indian Land Elementary has been the focus of unwanted media attention after a flyer sent home with students last week announced what appeared to be a school-sponsored beauty pageant set off an outcry from some parents.
    Though the Oct. 20 pageant has since been cancelled, organizers say they’ve decided to go ahead with it anyway, but under a new name.

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  • Thornwell Gamecock-bound

    Former Lancaster High School basketball star Sindarius Thornwell will play at the University of South Carolina.
    Thornwell, who is playing his senior season at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va.,  made his decision Monday night, choosing the Gamecocks over N.C. State.
    Thornwell, a 6-5, 180-pounder, averaged 28 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Bruins last season.

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  • Police search for shooter in Robinson Road incident

    Police are asking the public’s help to find a Lancaster man wanted in connection with a double shooting Sunday afternoon, Sept. 30.

    Arrest warrants have been issued for Dyeshawn Dyaquette Foster, 18, 341 Robinson Road, for four counts of attempted murder, two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, armed robbery and unlawful carrying of a pistol, according to a Lancaster Police Department news release.

    Lancaster Police Capt. Scott Grant said Monday morning that Foster’s whereabouts are still unknown.

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  • ‘Mum’s the word’

    Laura Caskey
    lcaskey@thelancasternews.com
    For the months of October and November, The Lancaster Garden Club is asking members of the Lancaster community to plant or display mums of all varieties and colors through their project “Mum’s the Word.”
    Each household or business is encouraged to display mums so Lancaster visitors will see an ocean of fall colors in the town.
    Chrysanthemums, often called “mums,” come in a variety of natural shades, including fall colors like red, yellow, orange and white.

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