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Irmo man charged with sex crimes Investigators with the Irmo Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested Daniel Newbanks, 43, of Irmo. He is charged with 7 counts of … more

Red Bank UMC pastor to retire

Good luck and good wishes go out to Rev. Bob Dunn of Red Bank United Methodist Church as he preaches there this Sunday for the last time. In the United Methodist church, pastors are moved from church … more
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When will we be able to reopen?

Gov. Henry McMaster is looking to his task force for a plan to reopen businesses. SC Chamber of Commerce CEO Ted Pitts and his chair, Lou Kennedy of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, met Thurday with … more
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State denies liability for road damages

Let’s say your car is damaged by a deep pot hole. What are the chances of the state paying for it? Apparently not much. Phyllis and Cecil Elliott hit a deep pothole in the dark. … more
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news in brief

Ft. Jackson soldier dies A Minnesota Army National Guard Soldier stationed at Fort Jackson died last week. Pvt. Connor J. McGurran, 19, was found unresponsive during morning wake up at … more

Beware of Social Security scam

Social Security officials need your help to help you. They have launched an online service at https://oig.ssa.gov to receive complaints of Social Security-related scams. These scams – in … more

How to beat high cost of holiday travel

Want to go to Grandma’s for Christmas? Want to take a holiday break in a warmer clime? Worried about what airline tickets could cost? If you procrastinated on booking a flight, you … more

County deputies return fire, kill suspect

 A Gaston man died after exchanging gunfire with Lexington County deputies early Friday morning. According to Coroner Fisher, Chad Willis Huggins, 28, of Gaston was pronounced dead Sept. 27 … more

Can Santee Cooper hold down its rates?

For the sake of Mid-Carolina Electric members, lets hope Santee Cooper’s new executive team knows what it’s doing. They got off to a bit of a rocky start. To prevent lawmakers selling … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Q: Did you hear about the guy who died when an axe fell on him? A: The police are calling it an axe-i-dent. Q: Did you hear about the monster with five legs? A: His trousers fit him like a glove. Q: … more
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Mid-Carolina to raise electric rates 4.17%

Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative is raising electric rates 4.17% this month. Lacy Ridgell of MCEC confirmed the Aug. 1 hike. MCEC President Bob Pauling told co-op members at their annual … more
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There’s lots to do on July 4

Around ChApin & irmo Happy July 4! Fireworks, boats, music, and peaches are some of the festivities this week! Gilbert’s Peach festival is July 4 at the Gilbert … more
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Nothing is possible without hope

BEHIND THE MIKE It occurs to me that without hope, nothing is possible in life. It is tough enough to succeed with hope in your wallet… without it, you have no … more
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Gator spotted in Cayce

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA An alligator was allegedly seen on one of the trails near Congaree Creek in Cayce, May 13. Don Vargo reported seeing the … more
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Springtime heralds outdoor events

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY Springtime has arrived in Lexington and so have lots of events. The largest crowd ever gathered at the Icehouse Amphitheater April 11 for a … more
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Do you have trouble with bureaucrats?

WASHINGTON WATCH Many people often feel they have been treated unfairly or not received an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion. This is where my office may help … more
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See lights, pull to the right

Do you know what to do when you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror? Failing to move out of the way of emergency vehicles will land you in hot water. South Carolina law states … more
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SC doctor delivers ‘son of a gun’

HOLY COW! HISTORY Every so often, history offers a story that’s so improbable there’s no way it could be true. Yet once in the proverbial blue moon, one defies the … more
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MTC honors dedicated employee, friend

One college campus found a way to honor a dear collegue and friend. Midlands Technical College has dedicated the president’s executive board room on its Beltline Campus as the Dr. Peter E. … more
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It’s the start of another happy year, we hope

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY Out with the old and in with the new! The ball drop in New York City’s Times Square brought in year 2019 on Tuesday morning. Many watched and … more
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Alex Poda has rebuilt USC-Sumter program

TENNIS Earlier this month, TopSpin held the first collegiate invitational scrimmage between the University of South Carolina Sumter and the Citadel. I had the pleasure … more

State won’t reveal corruption probe findings

State officials have denied multiple requests for investigative files on former House Speaker Bobby Harrell. The Nerve, the online newsletter of the watchdog SC Policy Council, requested release … more
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Prison too good for SCE&G executives

You may have heard a lot of the same talk we have. You–may even thought it. The sentiment is that the crooks who run SCANA and its SC Electric & Gas subsidairy should go to prison. We … more

Rhythm on the river draws largest crowd

The West Columbia River-walk Amphitheater overflowed into the parking lot. Tokyo Joe filled the air with music as the Rhythm on the River free concert series drew its largest crowd ever Friday … more
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Ciuflo to appear in local softball game

A fun event is coming to Lexington County Baseball Stadium this fall. The South Carolina Youth Diabetes Association Celebrity Softball Game will take place Oct. 20. The celebrity game … more
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