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OLD GRUMP

It’s too late for me but some of you younger whipper snappers might apply for a Statehouse job. If you read Rick Brundrett’s story, you’ll see they pay REALLLLY well. more

Officers to receive hurricane recovery help

A police officer’s job can’t be put on hold when disaster strikes. They work through the worst conditions to help others. The Police Benevolent Foundation and the Southern States Police … more

Chronicle poll

Has SCDOT spent your gas tax increase money wisely over the last year? Last week’s poll results: Should the PSC approve another $399 million in SCE&G rate increases? Yes 4% No 96% … more

School athletics gearing up

School is almost here, which means that high school athletics are also kicking off. If you’re a White Knoll Timberwolves fan, consider joining the Booster Club this year. Do it before Aug. 22 … more
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Cayce-WC Chamber conducts business expo

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce attracted more visitors to its Business Expo this year. “The first hour we had more people come through this year than we had the whole time … more
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Chick-fil-A to demolish and rebuild

Lexington’s oldest Chickfil-A will be torn down and replaced with a state-of-the-art store. Owner Michael Tucker said Chick-fil-A and the Town of Lexington worked with him to allow him to … more
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Santee Cooper wants co-ops to pay for nuclear fiasco

Santee Cooper wants to dig deep into Mid-Carolina Electric members’ pockets. The taxpayer-owned company provides power to the Lexington-based cooperative and others across SC. It is … more
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news in brief

4 charged in March shooting death Three Columbia men and a juvenile have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Peachtree Place apartments parking lot. Correy Brown, 21, and … more

DEATH NOTICES

Lucille Baille, 101, of Sandy Run has died. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. Edward Evan “Rusty” Bass, 77, of Chapin died May 16, 2018. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. … more

Lexington Beer Garden Wins Church Challenge Against Alcohol Permit

The months-long fight between Navy Yard on Main, the proposed beer garden looking to move in at 102 W Main Street in Lexington, and St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, which sits just behind the beer … more
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Thomas Alexander Baker,

Thomas Alexander Baker, 81, of West Columbia died Oct. 10, 2021. Shives Funeral Home was in charge. more

Step back into high school history

T ommy Hood is organizing a 2nd tour of the former Gilbert High building 5:30 to 6:30 pm Friday, Oct. 22. Hood asks former GHS alumni, teachers and staff to tell others about the event. If you … more
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Francis Marion Sturkie

Francis Marion Sturkie, 80, of Gaston died Oct. 28, 2021. Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home was in charge. more

Where to get business help online

The Delta variant, vaccines, mask mandates and covid booster shots have cast a cloud of uncertainty over SC small businesses. 73% of small business owners say they are confident they can stay … more
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When the Army Took Back the Medal of Honor

D isplaying heroism worthy of receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor is hard. Having that distinction taken away from you is even harder. A century ago, the U.S. Army told almost 1,000 aging … more
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Golfing while on the mend

“Nothing went according to plan but we had fun” is what Wesley, my grown middle child, said with a wide smile Saturday afternoon after our inaugural outing featuring his 2 1/2 year-old daughter, … more
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County leads SC in employment

Lexington County unemployment fell from 3.3% in April to 2.7% in May, the state’s lowest. Unemployment rates fell in every SC county from April to May as more businesses reopened and people … more
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Patricia Furtick Hutto

Patricia Furtick Hutto, 85, of West Columbia died June 8, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

They give us hope

Just as President Ronald Reagan did 37 years ago with a presidential proclamation, I’m encouraging you in this edition of Koon’s Watch to recognize the contributions of the correctional officers … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

Reader Richard Jackson asks if he is getting to that age when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it? He was in a shoe store that sells only shoes, nothing … more
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Gilbert High’s Dani Stroud in running for state prize

State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised Gilbert High School Teacher Dani Stroud last week with news that she has been selected as 1 of 5 finalists for the South Carolina Teacher of … more

The Big Cheese visits the White House

H ow do you express your appreciation to the president? Folks in one town devised a unique gift—which carried malodorous consequences. Here’s how it all started. Thomas Jefferson had … more

What are our judges hiding?

House speaker Jay Lucas wants a constitutional amendment to add 2 more Supreme Court justices. He also is sponsoring a bill to keep lawmakers in control of electing judges. Lawmakers pick … more
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Coming Attractions

Our Coming Attractions section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me at 803-348-0243 or email … more
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2021 Goals & Predictions

Now that we have made it through the historic 2020 year, it’s time to move on to 2021. This year looks to be more promising medically speaking than last year and this virus will be under control by … more
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