Revival of Lawsuit Against Lexington-Richland Five School District Casts Renewed Spotlight on Public Records Access
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — A significant legal battle involving the Lexington-Richland Five School District and allegations of violating the state’s Freedom of Information Act has been revived by a South Carolina appeals court. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021 by a state newspaper editor, challenges the transparency of the district’s actions during a controversial period. The conflict began when the newspaper requested public records from the school district in May 2021, which they claim were never provided. The denial of these documents prompted the lawsuit, which seeks to address what the plaintiffs describe as clandestine … Read more