Stories
15891 results total, viewing 5976 - 6000

March blows in lots of events

M arch brings many enjoyable opportunities you won’t want to miss. This Saturday, March 7, is Shuckin’ on the Shoals Festival at Saluda Shoals Park East. From 9 am to 2 pm you may shuck your … more

Center celebrates 25 years protecting kids

It’s a job that shouldn’t have to exist. Advocating on behalf of children who have experienced violence or abuse is a devastating necessity. We in Lexington County are lucky to have the … more

3 more favorite destinations we recommend to you

Macleod and Jerry Bellune are often asked about their favorite places. Here are 3 they love and would visit again. MacLeod’s travels as an Air Force brat took her all over the … more

Build a Bear

In December the Foundation accepted 40 donated Build-A-Bears from Shotokan Karate Centers. These bears were provided for families and children who visited the Lexington Medical Center Emergency … more

We ended the year with a wedding

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY How was your Christmas? Ours was a bit different this year. All the holiday celebrations this year extended into the weekend with a family wedding. … more

go!

Your weekly Guide to Area Events Commercial/Paid Events: We offer opportunities for promoters of paid ticket events to advertise in GO! listings and … more

Johnson speaks at Prayer Breakfast

LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH Former MLB pitcher and Lexington County Blowfish head coach Jonathan Johnson was the guest speaker at the annual Lexington Mayor’s Prayer … more

Memorial gardens opens with upgrades

Chuck.lexchron@gmail.com Celestial Memorial Gardens is newly remodeled and back open. The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of commerce held a ribbon cutting Oct. 10 at 3111 Delree St. … more

It’s probably a scam

Koon's Watch It happens all the time. You get a phone call claiming to be a business that says you have an unpaid balance. But instead of asking you to pay in cash, they … more

Breaking barriers

the editor talks with you Imagine for a minute that you have flaming red hair, bright green eyes, fair skin and freckles. That’s quite an attractive package with one catch. … more

State diabetes rate to jump 38%

South Carolina is on track to become 10th worst for diabetes in the nation. A new study projects 16.6% of the state’s population will have the disease by 2030. That’s an increase of … more

COACHES CORNER: Blowfish remain hot in 2nd half

JUSTIN HALL The second-half surge continued for the Lexington County Blowfish this past week. After falling at home to the Savannah Bananas on Wednesday, the Blowfish … more

Brookland-Cayce ‘Diva’ Lynn Summer to retire

Lynn Summer has spent 25 years as a teacher at Brookland-Cayce High School. She is retiring at the end of this school year. “I’m at a good place,” said Summer. “I’m just ready.” … more

Congaree Elementary students create community garden

There was a bit of morning chill in the air, but the Congaree Elementary fourth-graders in Janette Babcock’s class didn’t seem to notice. That’s because, after months of waiting for … more

Music/Theater

Anniversary Concert: Mar. 1, 7 pm at Reid Chapel AME Church, 704 Gabriel St, Columbia. Join Reid Chapel AME Church and V.V. Reid School as they celebrate 65 and 66 years. See Roy & Revelation and … more

LEXINGTON

Cayce, West Columbia plan festivities

West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Kinetic Derby Day will be Saturday, April 27. Later that day, Cayce will host the Soiree on State. The West Columbia City Council has agreed to allow Richard … more

Lawmakers: Education will be job #1 in 2019

Reforming public education will be the state’s top priority this year. That is according to state lawmakers who spoke at a SC Press Association legislative workshop in Columbia last week. … more

Inaugural All-Star Game to feature numerous local head coaches, players

The high school football season officially wraps up this weekend in Chronicle Country. The first-ever Columbia Metro Bowl featuring All-Star players from 38 Midlands schools will be at 2 pm Saturday … more

Brookland-Cayce face major road test in #1 Hartsville

Brookland-Cayce head football coach Rusty Charpia said his team will ready to play at top-seeded Hartsville on Friday. It did take a couple days to recover from the Bearcats’ 31-30 win over … more

What’s an old house worth?

Carole Rothstein is a most interesting lady. I spoke with her about her immaculately restored 218-year-old house on Bush River Road. Her house is a historical treasure to Lexington County … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Below is real letter sent to Barclays Bank customers. We thought you might get a kick out of it. It was shared in a Malwarebytes Newsletter. Dear costumer, Many of our bank costumers … more

Gunny

the editor talks with you The toughest editor I ever worked for was a former US Marine gunnery sergeant named John Robert King. At times I thought his mama should have named … more

Who spends most lobbying at statehouse?

The price of Statehouse lobbying influence is high. It rose to $10.2 million in this year’s session. With the future of SCANA on the line, you might think prospective buyer Dominion … more
« Prev | 1 237 | 238 | 239 | 240 | 241 | 242 | 243 636 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.