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Mental health help

Lexington Medical Center Foundation ha received a grant from the Duke Endowmen to increase access to mental health care. The grant will establish a comprehensive and coordinated system of care … more

Kathryn “Kathy” (Williams) Wilson

Kathryn “Kathy” (Williams) Wilson 67, of Lexington died June 8, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Why a union lost Amazon vote

You would think union leaders would be smarter than this. If you are to try to represent Amazon workers, you couldn’t pick a worse spot to do it than Alabama. Alabama, like South … more
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Have they patched your potholes yet?

State officials claim they patched 39.9% of Lexington County’s potholes in 2020. That leaves 60.1% still unpatched. 32 counties fell below the 50% completion rate as of Feb. 28. … more
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Gilbert man may plead to making threats

A Gilbert man is expected to plead guilty to making threatening phone calls to a former federal prosecutor. James Giannakos Jr. also has been linked to the riots at the US Capitol in January. … more
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What you don’t know about our judges

If ethics complaints are filed against local judges, you may never learn about it. That’s because SC Supreme Court rules ensure secrecy. Misconduct proceedings against judges become … more
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Looking toward the future

I was honored this week to take my 3rd oath of office to serve as your sheriff. Because of the current covid-related conditions, I did so in a small, private ceremony with family, friends and … more
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Clemson falls for the 1st time to Ohio State

Clemson’s 125th season of college football came to a close on New Year’s Day as the 2nd-ranked Tigers fell to Ohio State in the Allstate Sugar Bowl by a score of 49-28 on Saturday night. Clemson … more
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By George, it’s Thanksgiving again

We have much to thank George Washington for. He agreed to take command of the Continental Army, an impossible task, leading untrained farmers and shop keepers against the greatest, most … more

Local schools honor veterans

This week Gilbert Middle School honored our veterans on Veterans Day. GMS students submitted forms and pictures with veterans’ names wrote essays on what Veterans Day means to them. … more
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Trying times for family reunions

Time for family reunions has been on the skids. Summer and fall reunions have had tough choices to make this year. “Do we meet, do we postpone, or cancel until next year”. Wait too late and … more
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Tell it like it is

Your headlines about covid-19 continue to say, “Lexington County schools infected.” Actually, schools are not infected. Just like they are not infected with flu, whooping cough, head lice, … more

Honest mover returns wallet

A large yellow truck drove up to my house on Cardinal Drive in West Columbia Saturday afternoon. Herve Givbbons and his wife Joann said they found a wallet and it had our address on the ID. The … more
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Lessons learned at the DMV

I embarked on an adventure to the local DMV to get my Real ID and my 16-year-old to take the written test for his driver’s permit. The employees at the DMV in Irmo deserve congratulations on their … more
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Paddling the Mississippi for mental health

“Where are you going?” “Where did you start?” “Couldn’t you find anyone to go with you?” These were some of the questions I encountered on a 2,350-mile kayak trip down … more
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SC remembers Charleston church shooting victims

It has been 5 years since white supremacist Dylann Roof opened fire killing 9 Black church members at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston June 17, 2015. “Five years ago, we lost 9 beautiful souls … more

West Columbia Police seek suspect in attempted murder

The West Columbia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Kerrie Alyssa Spires and Robert Lee Raines of Parkwood Drive in West Columbia. Both individuals have warrants for … more

Community donates medical supplies

Dr. Lachin Hatemi of Veritas Health Group has been a valuable resource. He helps keep our readers up to date on the pandemic. They were one of the first medical practices to test for … more
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Be wary of new virus scams

Federal Economic Impact Payments will go out the next few weeks. The US Attorney’s Office warned Lexington County taxpayers to be alert to: • Possible scams relating to these payments. … more
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Meals on Wheels still delivered daily

O ur daily lives have changed dramatically because of the corona virus outbreak. Disruptions to everyday life have included empty restaurants, stores, gyms, school closings, libraries, social … more
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Business license tax bill has friends, foes

Why should you care about a bill to reform how businesses are taxed? Because a business license tax reform bill may lower what your town receives in tax revenue and cripple services you now … more
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Divided Methodists plan new denomination

The United Methodist Church is officially facing a divorce. An independent mediation team of bishops and Methodist traditionalist, centrist and progressive members drafted a proposed separation … more
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Blowfish announce staffing changes

Lexington County Blowfish co-owner Bill Shanahan announced general manager Theo Bacot has accepted a position with Learfield IMG Sports. Bacot has taken on the role as Manager of Business … more
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Veteran-owned firm honored

AROUND TOWN We feel honored when we see our veterans gain special recognition. Boyer Commercial Construction has received the US Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold … more
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$5,000 to fund financial aid program

The Midlands Technical College Foundation received a $5,000 gift from Synovus that will support the Foundation’s Bridging the Gap Fund. The fund provides financial assistance to students who … more
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