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Will road changes affect you?

AROUND TOWN LINDA: 467-0334 ChuCk: 348-0243 A meeting to discuss changes to Old Cherokee Road is next Thursday. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a public … more

River Bluff trainer receives national honors

RECOGNITION River Bluff High co-head Athletics Trainer George S. Wham won multiple honors for promoting health and safety among student athletes. The National Athletic … more
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Run, walk to honor our heroes

The 7th annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk is Friday, Sept. 20, at 7 pm in Columbia’s Vista. Along a picturesque course spanning the Gervais Street and … more
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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

It’s a Dog’s Life

What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh have in common? Same middle name. What did the mayonnaise say when the refrigerator door was opened? Close the door, I’m dressing. What did … more
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Irmo honored for men’s baseball

Around ChApin & irmo Sports are a big deal in the Midlands. We have many choices, football baseball, softball, tennis, rugby, basketball, archery, and we even have hockey! … more

Lady Eagles focused on winning region title

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL JUSTIN HALL Airport Lady Eagles’ softball is entering its 3rd year under head coach Anna Parker. The Eagles come into the 2019 season with a … more
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$1,000 check promise haunts Dominion deal

Some state regulators are unhappy with Dominion Energy’s advertising tactics. They say they believe Dominion advertised widely in media and mailings that they would pay the average ratepayer … more
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Lexington grad awarded top scholarship

Lexington County graduate Chien-Hsiang Huang is being rewarded for his scholastic achievements. The Duke University graduate student will receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate … more
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A chef’s artistic side

Down South Down South This is part 4 of a 5-part series. Paula Deen’s full story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine. Today, … more

Register now for Kenetic Derby in April

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA Registration is now open for the City of West Columbia’s second annual Kinetic Derby Day. The vent is scheduled for April 27. … 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
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The strange case of Elmer McCurdy

HOLY COW! HISTORY Mark Powell is on family leave. This column is reprinted from 2017. T his is the story of the strange afterlife of … more
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Utility owners get revenge, fire greedy board

The improbable became the possible last weekend. More than 1,500 Tri-County Electric owners in Lexington and 5 other counties voted 1,452-30 to fire their board and 1,322-155 to limit … more
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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

FAQ

When is it? The Festival is always held on July 4th, unless the 4th falls on a Sunday -- then the Festival will be Saturday, July 3rd. Where is it? For many years, the … 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

shrimp, shaggin’ and suds for a good cause

West Columbia Man to Be Charged for Fatal Thanksgiving Weekend Shooting, Arson

Charges are pending in a Nov. 27 shooting death, and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department credits community tips with helping them get their man. “Mark Anthony Festus Scheibler, 46, … more
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New Cayce Police Chief Sees Opportunity in Public Safety Split

Changes have come to the City of Cayce. On Oct. 4, Chris Cowan was sworn in as Cayce’s new police chief. It was the first move toward splitting up the Cayce Department of Public Safety … more
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The heart of golf is here

The high school girls golf tournament season is underway. Before recognizing postseason performance, I spoke with River Bluff head golf coach Roger Smith and here is what he had to say. … more
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What you should expect of us

Newspapers should always be honest. Fairness and accuracy is our only stock in trade, says a fellow newspaper editor. The best journalism builds communities by celebrating good deeds, … more

Where parking is no problem

Be happy you live, own a business or work in Lexington County. You could have trouble parking if you work in downtown Columbia. Researcher Crystal Baker of Colliers International told us that … more
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Betty Kaminer Keisler

Betty Kaminer Keisler, 89, of Lexington died Aug. 20, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Growing danger for SC’s teen drivers

Bad news for Mom and Dad — South Carolina ranks in the top 10 most dangerous states for teen drivers. The worst, according to WalletHub research, was Wyoming. The best was New York, … more
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