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Twitter bans political ads

Lexington County politicians may not use Twitter a lot to get out the vote. But the social media platform won’t be an option after Friday, Nov. 22. By banning political advertising, Twitter hopes … more

The art of exploring golf

GOLF In the South Carolina Midlands, we have 4 distinctive beautiful seasons. Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer are extraordinary and there is no better … more

Role of officials often overlooked in prep football

Friday nights on the football field here in Lexington, the focus is on the teams, the marching bands and the cheerleaders. That is, until something goes wrong during a game. Nobody thinks … more

CPL’s 1st female ump to work in Lexington

Thursday night at Lexington County Baseball Stadium, fans will witness Coastal Plain League history. Greta Langhenry will become the first female umpire in a CPL contest at the stadium. She … more

East Point prepares students for global success

I have discovered something new and exciting in education. East Point Academy in West Columbia has a global focus. It teaches students Mandarin Chinese through language immersion. Research … more

Our Declaration of Independence

This is a good day to review our Declaration of Independence for which our forefathers gambled their lives. “IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the 13 United States of … more

Why Lucky Strike really ‘went to war’

HOLY COW! HISTORY If you are of a certain age, you’ll remember a time when smoking was everywhere. Cigarettes were as common as ants at a picnic. Wherever you … more

Verizon battles robocalls with new tech

TECH TALK Verizon hopes to stop robocalls by opening access to new technology for its subscribers. The tech, called STIR/SHAKEN, is a caller ID technology you don’t have to … more

RECOGNITION

Dist. 1 to start 3 biggest construction projects

District 1 board members will begin negotiations on its top 3 projects. Board members must choose land sites for the new: • Elementary school in the Lexington area • Elementary … more

Love our county - Don’t trash it

our readers write Lexington County Solid Waste Management department members are trying to curb littering. They handed out free tarps and flyers at all 11 of our collection and … more

go!

Commercial/Paid Events: We offer opportunities for promoters of paid ticket events to advertise in GO! listings and display advertising. GO! calendar entry for paid events is $20 for the first 20 … more

Holiday Parade of Lights Saturday evening

Lexchront@yahoo.com The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Holiday Parade of Lights has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5:30 pm due to unfavorable weather conditions. It’s the … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Autobiography is an unrivaled vehicle for telling the truth about other people. About the most originality that any writer can hope to achieve honestly is to steal with good judgment. - … more

Growth group calls for sale of Santee Cooper

Less than 50% of state residents are aware of SCANA’s failed nuclear project. That is one finding of Club for Growth research. The South Carolina group promotes economic growth through … more

What is your fate and destiny?

BEHIND THE MIKE The late James Wyman Ingram of Lexington, known by his peers and athletes as “Coach” or “Whiney,” loved to say: “Every play is designed to go … more

Does SCE&G owe you a refund?

our readers write Ijust looked at my SCE&G bill. I should be happy for the credits resulting from the “H.4375 Decrement Rider.” I am, but the company did not include a refund … more

SCANA investors to vote on top executives’ pay

SCANA investors will have a say next month in how much the top brass is paid. Because the vote is non-binding, SCANA’s board can ignore the results and pay executives what they want. The … more

Squash back-to-school stress

Heading back to school is exciting for both kids and parents, but with all the thrill and anticipation, it can be stressful. As a parent, you can approach the impending school year with a … more

District 2 names new administrators

This week Lexington 2 announced several moves within the district office. Dr. Dixon Brooks has been named Interim Director of Secondary and Dr. Frieda Bingham has been named Interim Director of … more

Witness: Cayce doctor admitted shooting

A Cayce doctor has been arrested in two deaths at his home. One was his wife, the other a friend. On May 1, Dr. Adam Marcus Lazzarini’s wife Vanessa Brooke Biery, 43, was found dead in … more

Lexington Sheriff’s Department Arrests 6 After Storage Facility Broken Into 2 Nights in a Row

The same storage facility was broken into twice in as many days last week. On Nov. 30, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of five adults and one minor following the … more

A Guide to Lexington County’s November Municipal Elections

It’s time for Lexington County to make some decisions. According to Lexington County Commission of Registration and Elections Interim Director Beth Henrick, there are 13 municipal election … more

Recovery

A re you an introvert or an extrovert? Are you shy and uncomfortable around strangers. Would you rather die than make a public presentation? Or are you the opposite? You go to a party and … more

Can your PC run Windows 11?

T o find if your computer can handle Windows 11, Microsoft has updated its hardware checker to make finding out for sure easier. The minimum system requirements have been updated, too. Beyond … more
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