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Charity adds mobility, rebrands self

Businesses aren’t the only ones who can fill new needs and change brands. Mission Lexington is the new Lexington Interfaith Community Services name. It is intended to be more … more

Covid claims Irmo police chaplain

Billie Bright's long battle with covid ended last Saturday night. According to the Irmo Police Department, Bright had served as their chaplain since August of 2020. "There was no such thing … more

Museums team up for special program

Do you believe in witches, hexes, spells and superstitions? Many in Lexington County believe in them or have heard stories about them from parents and grandparents. The Cayce Museum and … more
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HAPPENINGS WITH THE LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH

A Lexington County family gets ready to make the “1st Pitch” call for the start of this past Saturday’s Lexington County Blowish home game. Lexington County Blowfish’s Colby Seltzer … more

13-year-old Pine Ridge boy dies after minibike crash

According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, the operator of a minibike, a 13-year-old male from the Pine Ridge community, died May 25 from injuries suffered in a minibike crash. Fisher did … more

Walter B. Hennies Jr.

Walter B. Hennies Jr., 89, of Irmo died May 14, 2021. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

The ladies of the tennis court

Outdoor sports are back and Marie Bridges reports on a post-covid tennis reunion: These fantastic ladies have played together over 2 decades at Topspin Racquet & Swim Club in Lexington. Gathering … more
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Wildcats ready for season

The 2021 High School golf season is less than a month away. Each week, the goal is to preview a local program and the Lexington Wildcats are on the tee today. Coach Brandon Smith is looking … more
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SC BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION TOP 10 RANKINGS

(BOYS) Class 5A 1. Ridge View, 2. Dorman, 3. Mauldin, 4. Blythewood, 5. Spartanburg, 6. Dutch Fork, 7. Goose Creek, 8. JF Byrnes, 9. Riverside, 10. Fort Dorchester Class 4A 1. AC … 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

Back to remote learning in January

Lexington 2 closes schools for a week All in-person Lexington 2 students will receive remote learning the 1st week back from winter break. Classes from Monday, Jan. 4, to Friday, Jan. 8, … more

GHS HOMECOMING QUEENS

Congratulations GHS 2020 Homecoming Queen Makayla Frye and her court Kailey Lastinger and Leah Kearse. GHS PHOTO VIA TWITTER more

Cats, cops and $900,000 a mile

L ast week found the Quail flying to town meetings. From cat laws in Wagener, to Gaston and Swansea police chiefs and a budget meeting in Pelion, this Quail is tired. Let’s start with … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

Reader Fred Kerr of West Columbia contributed these knee slappers. Mary and her college roomate met after many years and were comparung notes, Mary said she had been married 4 times, once to a … more
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A patriot does his duty

Thanks for the article on Army Ranger Thomas Payne. He is a patriot profoundly doing his duty. He clearly deserves the Medal of Honor and thanks of a grateful nation. With American streets on … more

Moms of Cayce homicide victims plead for help

The mothers of Khajari Brown and Isaiah Bailey are speaking for the 1st time since their sons were gunned down in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 2. The mothers are asking that anyone … more

Courage Center unveils teen addiction resource

Lexington’s Courage Center is doing even more to help those fighting substance misuse and addiction. The Recovery Community Organization has created a 12-week mentor program for young people … more
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Foundation awards scholarships

Congratulations to all the 2020 Lexington Medical Center Foundation Healthcare Scholarship awardees. The Lexington Medical Center Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be awarding … more

Middle schoolers help children’s home

Local Pleasant Hill Middle School students are making a difference. After a recent fire that destroyed the Epworth Children’s Home maintenance and supply shed, Mary Ella Harvey, Kensleigh … more
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Should our county ditch Veterans Day

I read with dismay that Lexington County Council members have approved a resolution which eliminates the observance of Veterans Day and 4 other state holidays. As an Army veteran of the … more
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Covid-19, broadband & leaders

Several years ago, SC Public Radio interviewed Nephron’s Lou Kennedy about why she decided to move her pharmaceutical manufacturing company from Florida to South Carolina. It turned out to be a … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

A wife got so mad at her husband she packed his bags and told him to get out. As he walked out she yelled, “I hope you die a long, slow, painful death.” He turned and said, “So, you want … more
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NextEra Santee Cooper bid critics are off base Proposal lacks the problems a law created for ratepayers

A s lawmakers debate Santee Cooper’s future, criticism of NextEra Energy’s offer to buy the state utility. Selling Santee Cooper to NextEra would relieve ratepayers of a crushing $6.8 … more
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The South Carolina Fire Safe Community Risk

The South Carolina Fire Safe Community Risk Reduction Program with the State Fire Marshal’s Office reviewed the do’s and don’ts of fire safety at Columbia International University last week. … more
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