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Traffic, transit hot topics at ‘On the Table’ talks

Where do you want to live when you retire? Pete and Charlene Rockett asked themselves that question 10 years ago. They were tired of New Jersey winters at their home in Livingston, a … more

Improve performance at the office

Between the hours staring at a computer screen and the nearly constant temptation of treats in the breakroom, most offices are not known for fitness and health. However, work is where most Americans … more

Take precautions against mosquitoes

Lexington County was spared from flooding by Tropical Storm Florence. But danger has not passed. Rain-filled containers and standing water raises the risk of a familiar threat – mosquitoes. You … more

Cayce’s Heritage Day of Unity scheduled for Oct. 13

The City of Cayce and the Cayce Historical Museum will hold the Congaree Heritage Day of Unity from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Oct. 13, at the Cayce Historical Museum. The Heritage Day of Unity is … more

Backhoe rodeo west Columbia winners

Do you think you could use a backhoe to drop a hanging tennis ball into a 6-inch pipe? How about scoop an egg off a dirt mound and place it on a nest of pine straw? Or pour a drink from a two-liter … more

Santee Cooper CEO backed $8.9M bonuses

S.C. Electric & Gas ratepayers aren’t the only ones being taken for a ride. Customers who bought electricity from Santee Cooper did not know it but they helped pay $8.9 million to … more

Lexington Medical Pauses Vax Requirement, State Rep Still Calls Policies ‘Aggressive’

For now, at least, there will be no vaccine mandate for employees at Lexington Medical Center. The hospital confirmed to the Chronicle on Dec. 1 that it would no longer require employees to … more

Sylvia Smoak Monson

Sylvia Smoak Monson, 80, of Lexington died Sept. 18, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Lexington-based sting targets predators

More than a dozen law enforcement agencies have worked together on a month-long operation targeting adults accused of contacting children online for sexual activity. Seventeen men have been … more

Business school plans leadership conference

The Columbia International University School of Business plans 2 international business leadership conferences this month. The Faith-Driven Entrepreneur Live Conference will be Sept. 8 and the … more

Big government drives up prices

Oil and gas prices are up. This results from federal polices of credit expansion and electronic printing of new money. It raises nearly all commodity prices. Also, the current … more

10-year-old girl dies after fire in southern Lexington County

A 10-year-old girl died last Tuesday, June 29 in southern Lexington County after a mobile home fire. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said June 30 just before 6 pm the girl died after a … more

Lexington Post 7 hungry for summer success

A year ago, SC American Legion put a pause on its summer season. The SC American Summer League was created to provide summer baseball for those players and coaches whose spring seasons in public … more

Kirk Vincent Van Laan

Kirk Vincent Van Laan, 63, of Lexington died April 27, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Albert Patrick Thomas, M.D.

LEXINGTON – Albert Patrick Thomas, M.D., 93, died peacefully at the Dorn VA Medical Center on April 10, 2021. Albert was born in Columbia, SC on March 15, 1928, to Henry Gray Thomas, Jr. and … more

Ella Virginia Corley Scoggins

Ella Virginia Corley Scoggins, of Lexington, died April 2, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

South Carolina beauties crowned

There are 2 new queens reigning in South Carolina. Marley D’Lynn Stokes was crowned Miss South Carolina USA, and Augusta Roach was crowned Miss South Carolina Teen USA. The Palmetto state … more

Cut your taxes

Want to claim the Motor Fuel Income Tax Credit in your state tax filing? It’s time to gather your 2020 gas and vehicle maintenance receipts. More than 79,000 South More than 79,000 South … more

Irmo High teacher honored

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has honored Irmo High’s Sarah Ostergaard. She was named the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December. “Ms. … more

A couple takes the Palmetto Trail across SC

What if you could hike across South Carolina? From our coast to mountains, imagine the most fulfilling path you could possibly take. That tour, called the Palmetto Trail, will stretch 500 … more

Christmas shopping advice

How safe is it to shop in stores? You can reduce your risk but experts say you should avoid it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls holiday shopping in crowded stores a … more

Inspiration

As our days grow shorter, nights longer and weather colder, all of us need some inspiration. Here is the first of a few stories to inspire you. Nancy Gibson was born and raised in Mexico. She … more

Your power bill may rise $116 a year

Dominion Energy rate-payers need to know what a rate increase may cost. A state agency, the Office of Regulatory Staff, has a new website page showing how the request could affec your power … more

US to pay SC $600 million for nuclear dumping

Federal officials will pay $600 million to the state to settle a nuclear waste lawsuit. The Department of Energy agreed to remove the remaining 9.5 metric tons of weapons-grade plutonium at the … more

These kittens

These kittens were born under Dr. Pam Imm’s house in Lexington April 7. Pawmetto Lifeline helped get the mother spayed, and the Imm family took in the kittens to “socialize” them for adoption. … more
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