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Farming school gets back to its roots

Down South Down South This the last part in a 3 part series. John de la Howe School was long a beacon of hope for orphans. In its fields, forests, … more
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Avoid Social Security scams

Online and in “real life” it can be difficult to tell what sources are credible and who means you harm. Millions of Americans rely on Social Security. Because of this scammers target those who … more
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Confused by the new Sunset blvd traffic light?

West Columbia drivers say they are confused by a new Sunset Boulevard traffic light. They say they are unsure of how to proceed when the lights are flashing red. Drivers should treat the … more
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B-C High renovations to cost $7.5 million

Brookland-Cayce High School renovations will be capped at $7.5 million. The guaranteed maximum price is $7,519,197 with a 5% construction contingency of $312,586. Some of it will be paid … more
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Athlete’s parents sue for wrongful death

A River Bluff High football player’s parents are suing Lexington District 1 and other officials. Lewis Simkins’ parents, Willie and Shonda Simpkins, are not asking for money, only what … more
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Authorities step up traffic enforcement

Koon's watch You can expect to see extra law enforcement on Lexington County roadways for the next couple of months. So far in 2018, there have been 34 people killed on … more
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Eileen DeLoreto

about the world we live in. Happily married to her husband Paul for 45 years, she loved traveling and spending time with him, the beach, spending time in her yard and outside, and most of all … more

9 Cayce Neighborhood Groups Criticize Council’s Handling of Racism Accusations

Disapproval of Cayce City Council’s handling of recent accusations of racism against a city volunteer was publicly voiced on Dec. 22. At a regularly scheduled council meeting, the president of … more
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Honor breast cancer survivors and those supporting their fight

A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Yet surrounding the survivors is a circle of care — family, friends and health care providers who support, encourage and guide them along their cancer journey. … more

Congressman Joe Wilson visits southern border

Congressman Joe Wilson traveled to the Rio Grande border in Del Rio, TX, last weekend, He visited SC Army National Guard troops who are working to protect the southern border. “I was … more

Covid tightens rules

The Department for Health and Environmental Control released data last week that showed 1 in 5 people tested positive for covid-19. Due to data and the delta variant, DHEC reported more local … more

FROM LEXINGTON TO “THE SHOW”

The road to the “Show” runs through Lexington County. Such a statement rings very true when it comes to the Major League Baseball draft and the Lexington County Blowfish. Recent history has … more
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88 golfers raise $15,000

Barbara Lawson of the Lexington County Development Corp. and Haley Bowers of MB Kahn registered 88 C-WC Chamber golf tournament players at Charwood Country Club. The Lexington County Recreation … more

Alvin “Buck” Townes Carnes

Alvin “Buck” Townes Carnes, 77, of Pelion died June 10, 2021. Blizzard Funeral Home was in charge. more

A child’s stolen Oscar

Tinsel Town is winding down from celebrating itself during Sunday’s 93rd Academy Awards ceremony. Every once in a while, Hollywood produces a reallife drama where good triumphs in the end. … more

Right wing extremist pleads guilty

A Gilbert resident pleaded guilty Friday to threatening a former assistant US attorney. James Giannakos admitted he warned she could be harmed if anything happened to a right wing Proud Boys … more
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Sturkie named Lexington County administrator

Lexington County Council named Lynn Sturkie as the County of Lexington’s new administrator during Tuesday night’s council meeting. He will be paid $170,000 a year. He was making $150,000 as … more

Harry D. Briggs

Harry D. Briggs of Dunkirk, NY, 80, died March 1, 2021, at the Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the father of MaryJo Briggs-Austin of Irmo. He was born in Dunkirk … more

Who’s fooling the cyber experts?

Who can be a victim of a cyber security attack? Anyone. That’s a lesson security researchers learned the last several months. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) identified an attack … more
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LMC welcomes 1st baby of 2021

Lexington Medical Center welcomed the 1st baby of the new year, early Friday morning. Finley Cunningham was born to Amy Johnson and Erik Cunningham. Johnson’s labor began on New Year’s Eve. They … more

The best recreation sport

Let’s tee off 2021 with the reasons to place golf high on the recreational priority list. The 1st and foremost reason is it is outdoors and meets easily CDC safety guidelines. Number 2, … more
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Truck blocks traffic on ramp to I-77

A truck blocked traffic on ramp to I-77 from Charleston Highway Monday. The Cayce Department of Public Safety (CDPS) reports an overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic at the entrance to … more
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Brrrr! How our ancestors kept warm

I am not ready for the cold weather. The night the temperature dipped into the 30s, I immediately missed the month of September. As I watched the fire build in our wood stove, I wondered … more
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3 questions about the 2020 election

By now, you know most of the election outcomes Sen. Lindsey Graham fought off a well-financed Democratic challenge to win. A conservative Lexington County voter turnout gave the senator … more

Odds making

A friend of ours wants the South Carolina Gamecocks to serve as his pall bearers. ’That way they can let him down for the last time. Such gallows humor is not uncommon among … more
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