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Mary Pearce

Mary Pearce, 80, of Cayce died Aug. 4, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

It’s a Dog’s Life

My editor hopes these beach jokes are funny and not too naughty for you What did the parasol say to the beach towel? I’ve got you covered! What should you eat on the beach? A sandwich. … more
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Death row lawyers go back to court

Death Row defenders never give up. Attorneys for SC inmates Brad Sigmon and Freddie Owens have asked the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals to halt their deaths by electrocution this month. The … more
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Why must kids still be masked?

I’m ticked about the way kids are being treated for not wearing masks at some of our schools. Go to Facebook Lexington Masks by Choice and take a look at the ire that has been stirred up with … more

McMaster visits C-WC Chamber

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors resumed its in-person breakfast meetings in style. Gov. Henry McMaster was the guest speaker at the February meeting at Stone River meeting … more
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Gain new customers without costs

Russell Brunson started his 1st business while in college. Now he owns 3 online businesses and probably will start several more. That’s what entrepreneurs do. Russell told MaryEllen Tribby he … more
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What critics don’t like about our new flag

Does our state flag’s palmetto tree look like a toilet bowl brush? Apparently some critics of the new flag design think so. According to Sen. Ronnie Cromer, the non-paid study committee … more
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Businesses bet on you working from home

Folgers coffee, Scott paper and Kraft Mac & Cheese don’t believe you’ll go back to the office. They are retooling factories and creating new products for you at home after the pandemic. … more
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Unemployment claims drop

Initial unemployment claims filed in South Carolina dropped by 126 from the previous week. Lexington County had 153 initial claims filed. Greenville County had a state-high 363 initial … more
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Sen. Nikki Setzler stepping down as minority leader

State Sen. Nikki Setzler, D-West Columbia, is stepping down as minority leader after 8 years. The Democrats lost 3 seats in the state Senate in last week’s elections. Setzler will not seek … more
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Retired FBI agent offers defense training

Doug Collier and his wife Traci have opened Apex Tactical Solutions to offer instruction for home defense, introduction to firearms and firearm safety and assailant awareness in Chapin. Collier … more

Lifetime achievement award

The US Minority Business Development Agency has honored a Midlands Technical College Commissioner. Diane Sumpter is the 2020 recipient of the Abe Venable Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement. … more
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Generosity

You may not know it by looking at me now but this grouchy guy was once a US Army infantry rifleman. My buddies and I carried weapons and lugged what felt like 100-pound mortar plates over rugged … more

Ann S. Taylor

LEXINGTON —Ann S. Taylor departed her earthly existence on the evening of August 18, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on October 13, 1926, and lived most of her years in Heath Springs, … more

Construction delays on Amicks Ferry Road

Amicks Ferry Road construction began this week at the site of District 5’s new elementary school in Chapin. This work will add turn lanes on Amicks Ferry Road and Lake Tide Drive in … more

An antipasto extravaganza

We love Italian antipasto and hype it up a bit. Here’s the result. 2 (6-oz) jars marinated artichoke hearts 1 (6-oz) can large pitted ripe olives 12 green bell pepper strips 10 … more
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Good times from the library

Due to the corona virus there was no Summer Reading Program for children at the Gilbert-Summit Library. However, children can enjoy video book readings, puppets and crafts each week on their Facebook … more
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Civil rights group makes police reforms, other demands

Civil rights group Empower SC has issued a 13-page list of demands. The group was created by leaders of the former I Can’t Breathe SC. The demands are: Eliminate Excessive Force … more

Blowfish announce “Southern Summer Ball Series”

Baseball fans will have plenty of Blowfish, Pancakes, Bacon and Bananas to feast upon this summer. The Lexington County Blowfish, in conjunction with the Coastal Plain League rivals the Macon … more
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Stimulus money is on the way

Have you received your stimulus payment yet? Over 80 million Americans were to receive stimulus payments last week. The US Treasury Department did not say how many of those are in SC or … more
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You won’t be evicted, for now

Those worrying about making rent this month can breath a small sigh of relief. A SC Supreme Court ruling has suspended evictions statewide. Chief Justice Donald Beatty ordered all evictions … more
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17 vie for 4 seats as commissioners

State lawmakers will fill 4 open Public Service Commission seats Feb. 5. 17 candidates will be screened for the 4 openings. Several lawmakers have said they want to be able to vote on more … more
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Freeman Andrew “Andy” Wright Jr.,

69, of West Columbia died Nov. 17, 2019. Elmwood Funeral Home was in charge. more

Fish Wrapper Fan

Betty Rish is a busy lady who rarely has time to fish. But she reads The Lake Murray Fish Wrapper cover to cover each week. She says she doesn’t want to miss a thing. Mrs. Betty is one of … more

E-cig maker forges ahead on hiring despite pressure

Juul may lose more than 75% of sales if flavored e-cigarettes are banned. That hasn’t stopped it from hiring at its plants. Juul has said little about plans to open a $125 million … more
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