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Bank’s future leaders

First Community Bank has graduated its 2021 Leadership Institute class. The 18-month program was conducted by Dr. Keith Shah at the Columbia International University School of Business. The … more

Coach Bennett to sign books

L exington 4 Athletics Hall of Famer Coach Doug Bennett will be at the Lexington 4 Performing Arts Center 2-5 pm Sunday, May 23, signing his book “Man in the Gap,” written by Brette Simmons. … more

Rickie Harrison

Rickie Harrison, 64, of Irmo died April 21, 2021. Crescent Hills Memorial Gardens was in charge. more

Bertice P. Jeffcoat

Bertice P. Jeffcoat, 88, of West Columbia died April 17, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Kenneth “Hoyt” Bogard

Kenneth “Hoyt” Bogard, 60, of Lexington died April 2, 202. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Senator questions higher insurance costs

Lexington County senators disagree on raising government lawsuit settlements to $1 million. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey says raising the settlement ceiling from $600,000 will cost more … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

I’ll keep you out of trouble by reminding you that you need to get a gift and enchant her with some terrible Valentine jokes. What do stamps say to envelopes on Valentine’s Day? “I’m … more

West Columbia leaders optimistic with vaccine rollout

Now that 2020 has ended, local leaders are optimistic in 2021. “I’m looking forward to the new year,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. He said now that there are covid-19 vaccines … more

SC regulators turn down Dominion plan

Are once docile state regulators getting tough with Dominion Energy? Their rejection of the Lexington County-based utility’s 15-year plan suggests that. Dominion submitted its Integrated … more

DEATH NOTICES

Jack B Armstrong, 86, of Irmo died Nov. 28, 2020. The SC Cremeation Society was in charge. Esther Floyd Bennett, 80, of Lexington died Nov, 30, 2020. Morris Funeral Home was in charge. … more

A great time to play golf

For me, the winter is the starting point of the golf calendar. Thanksgiving and the Christmas Holiday season provide quite the two part kick off. This season, Dustin Johnson’s victory at The … more

South Congaree rodeo thrills crowd

The South Congaree Championship Rodeo kicked off Friday to a crowd of enthusiastic rodeo fans. After a long delay due to the pandemic, people in the stands seemed ready to enjoy the excitement … more

Coming Attractions

Our Coming Attractions section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me at 803-348-0243 or email … more

Memories of a former landmark

How many remember Hite’s Restaurant? Hite’s was an iconic landmark in Lexington. It was a place for good food and locals to gather. On Columbia Avenue last week I was shocked to see the … more

NEWS IN BRIEF

Man arrested for sex crimes against children Officers with the South Congaree Police Department have arrested Michael Dyer, 48, of South Congaree, on charges of sexual conduct with a minor. … more

Join the scam fighters

Have you heard of econsumer.gov? In 2001 the site launched with a goal to gather and share consumer complaints about international scams. It recently got an upgrade. Now data about the … more

Coming Attractions

Our Coming Attractions section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me at 803-348-0243 or email … more

Perpetual care for an abandoned cemetery

Driving south on Delree Street in West Columbia, you will see several cemeteries. Celestial Memorial Gardens entrance is regal with a long, stone structure bearing its name. A tall American flag … more

C2C Gun Shop

C2C Gun Shop held a grand opening April r Lexington Guns and 11 at the former Lexington Guns and Shooting Range on Hwy 378 in Lexington. Owner Gus Mallios and General Manager Chris Koufus have a wide … more

COVID-19’s impact on Clemson Tigers

The past week has arguably been the strangest in sports in at least a generation. Just in the past 72 hours, the NCAA canceled the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments as well as … more

William Hastings Cato,

William Hastings Cato, 98, of Batesburg-Leesville died Feb. 24, 2020. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

OLD GRUMP

Phone scammers called to tell me my Social Security account was compromised, and I could lose my benefits. I ignored them because Katie Ritchie had written the story you see on this page. It pays to … more

Thompson is enjoying her USC experience

Olivia Thompson is having the time of her life. The former Lexington High School Class 5A girls’ basketball Player of the Year is a freshman at her preferred location - the University of South … more

‘Shrimp and Grits’ was just ordinary in the ‘old days’

Entertaining with THE CHARLESTON SILVER LADY Everything Old is New Again is a saying that many of us are familiar with. I have learned this is especially true with … more

Lexington police chief honored

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green has been honored with a top state law enforcement award. US Attorney Sherri Lydon announced that Green was honored by her office, the SC Law Enforcement … more
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