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SC Guard finally returns home

It has to be a relief to return home. SC National Guard soldiers have been sleeping in hallways and taking breaks in Washington parking garages. They were assigned for a few days to aid in … more
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Protect your cards from skimming

Have you heard of payment card skimming? This type theft involves thieves stealing your credit or debit card information. Thieves mount a special device on a card reader. When you make a … more
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Something from nothing

The porcelain you see below is called transferware. The design was applied by printed velum before the final firing. This was much like a coloring book with artists filling in colors here and … more
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New Orleans Pepper Pick

Do you know the history of Crystal Hot Sauce? It was started in 1923 by Alvin Baumer in New Orleans. Alvin’s future fatherin-law made him a loan to buy a syrup company. Inside a desk drawer, he … more
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An early Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving will be here a little early at Lexington Church of God and Life Springs Worship Center. They are hosting a Community Thanksgiving Service Sunday, at 6 pm. They’ve invited the … more
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A nurse’s view

At 80, I have discovered that people don’t want advice from those who have lived longer and experienced more than they. Covid-19 reminds me of polio that I dealt with when I went into nursing in … more
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Go West, young Harmans

On Aug. 21, 1927, Dallas Harman wrote his cousin Godfrey in Lexington about celebrating Grandpa Godfrey’s 82nd birthday on Aug. 16 in Richards, TX. There wasn’t a Harmon (note spelling with … more
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Youth has defending champions still successful

When River Bluff girls’ tennis head coach Brian Lim started the brand-new tennis season, he knew it would be different. The defending Class 5A champions have had to adhere to new guidelines … more
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Governor reopens nursing home visits

Gov. Henry McMaster aims to let families visit nursing homes in Lexington County and elsewhere. Residents of SC’s 194 nursing homes and 507 assisted living facilities will be able to visit … more
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Thompson named Big South Woman of the Year

Lexington High School alumnus and recent Presbyterian College graduate Katie Thompson is a candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. The school’s 1st nominee for the award, to be … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

“It’s just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up for a living.” – Muhammad Ali Why are there no Knock Knock Jokes about freedom? Because freedom … more
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Derby postponed, not cancelled

T he first Saturday in May will be different this year. The world won’t stop what it’s doing and focus its attention on a dirt track in south Louisville. The mint juleps won’t flow, the … more
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What I didn’t learn in school

I am truly thankful for the public school education I received in the ’60s and ’70s. That includes my college and postgraduate education. But all that education did not prepare me for … more
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4 new judges to cost $2.1M

Chief Justice, Governor did not seek more 10 SC House members who are lawyers aim to create 4 more court seats. The House Ways and Means Committee passed a $32.3 billion spending plan for … more
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lessons/training

For the Love of Roses: Jan. 29, 1 pm at Lexington County Library Irmo Branch, 6251 St Andrews Rd, Columbia. The Master Gardeners take the mystery out of growing beautiful roses for your garden. Learn … more

PICTURES FROM TOUCHSTONE ENERGY COOPERATIVES ALL-STAR BOWL

Ronald “Ronnie” Fraser Buff Sr.,

72, of West Columbia died Nov. 28, 2019. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Lexington 2 students get perfect scores

14 elementary and middle school students in Lexington 2 received the highest achievable scores on the most recent SC READY Math Tests. Here are the students: CAYCE ELEMENTARY … more
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James H. Pound Sr.,

86, of Cayce died Oct. 15, 2019. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Opioid epidemic fuels hepatitis A outbreaks

Here’s good news and bad on the health front. The bad news is that hepatitis A outbreaks are erupting across the US. The virus has been concentrated in states hard hit by the opioid … more
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Housing worth $44.7B here

AROUND TOWN South Carolina is the 9th fastest growing state in the nation. That’s the finding of a recent report by Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., Research … more
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Council honors American Legion

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY American Legion Post 7 and Auxiliary was honored August 27 by Lexington County Council on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Post 7 Commander … more
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Senator’s son-in-law faces SLED probe

Ex-state transportation official John Hardee can’t seem to escape trouble. After receiving a slap on the wrist on federal evidence tampering charges: • Hardee was jailed Monday after … more
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An osprey’s view of the coast

Down South Down South My family and I spent last week at the beach. We had a great time hitting seafood places and tourist traps. You know, places where folks buy overpriced … more

Harpootlian goes after his colleagues

Dick Harpootlian is making waves as a senator the way he did as a prosecutor. Attorneys for Harpootlian, who represents Irmo, want the Senate Republican Caucus to turn over its fundraising and … more
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