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Pastor Johnnie Lee “Tilly” Tillmon

Pastor Johnnie Lee “Tilly” Tillmon, 82, of Lexington died June 16, 2021, Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home was in charge. more

HAPPENINGS WITH THE LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH

All Photos by Thomas Grant Jr. more

Senator seeks $80 million loan probe

US Sen. Tim Scott wants an investigation of Planned Parenthood affiliates’ $80 million loan. The SC Republican suspects they violated the Paycheck Protection Program’s eligibility and failed … more
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SLED charged 3 for computer crimes

Agents with the SC Law Enforcement Division arrested 3 Richland County women for creating fraudulent customer accounts to obtain property and services from Charter Communications which cost the … more

Don’t fall for this bogus scam

Business owners beware: SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond last week warned of a scam selling fake “certificates of status” to businesses. Secretary Hammond said the businesses had … more
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Car wash opens in time for spring

Allergy sufferers have a new place to rinse pollen off their vehicles. Andy’s Car Wash is officially open in Lexington on Columbia Avenue. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce helped … more
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Move out of the way!

You’ve seen one too many on the news: A first responder killed because they were struck by a car. Our emergency personnel put their lives in jeopardy every time they stop on the side of … more
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Lexington 2 staying virtual until Jan. 15

The Lexington 2 School District will continue virtualonly classes until Jan. 15, after the MLK student holiday. Students who have opted to attend in-person classes will attend school 5 days a … more
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Future power from offshore wind farms

Can we expect wind farms off the SC coast? Probably some time soon. Dominion Energy plans a $7.8 billion wind farm 27 miles off the Virginia coast. That’s far less expensive than the … more
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Cayce man charged after being shot

Lexington County deputies have arrested and charged a Cayce man who was shot in self-defense after investigators said he fired first in a Saturday night shooting. Christopher James Costello, 22, … more

Who should start at QB for Gamecocks?

It’s time for a change. The University of South Carolina got drubbed for the 2nd consecutive week this past Saturday night against Texas A&M at Williams-Brice Stadium. This team seemed … more
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Parents want schools open by Oct. 8

About 200 protesting paents crowded outside Irmo High at the District 5 board meeting. They want a return for 5 days a week, face-to-face learning. Chase Sternberg of Irmo said, “If there … more
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$316,315 in counterfeit Nikes, other goods seized

More than $300,000 worth of counterfeit merchandise has been seized at a Columbia store. An investigation into NewImageSC and its operator, Quasheda Parker of Irmo, began in March 2020, SC … more

Coastal Plain League names 8 Blowfish to 1st and 2nd teams

The Lexington County Blowfish were well-represented on the All-Coastal Plain League 1st and 2nd teams. A total of 8 players were selected, including 1st team selections team co-MVP 3rd baseman … more
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What to do about our police

Yes, law enforcement has bad apples but every other endeavor does, too. Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin had more than a dozen misconduct complaints against him before he put his knee on George … more

District 1 reschedules grad ceremonies

Lexington County School District One will reschedule the Pelion, Gilbert and White Knoll high school graduations to next week. The scheduled graduations would struggle with rainy and wet … more
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Kinetic Derby Day now Sept. 26

The City of West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day has been moved to Saturday, Sept. 26. Originally scheduled for April 25, the event was postponed due to the Governor’s corona virus … more
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Who got the PPP money?

The Payroll Protection Program loans were intended for businesses with 500 or fewer employees. Restaurants and hotels were allowed to be counted as if they were separate companies, even if owned … more
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Insurers refuse to cover forced closing losses

Lexington County small businesses forced to close won’t get much support from insurance companies. More “non-essential” stores have been ordered to close, hotels have closed due to low … more
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2019-2020 ALL-CHRONICLE COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS

2ND TEAM Jayla Jamison (Airport), Chasity Dent (Gilbert), Samira Khalil (River Bluff), McKenzie Lott (Chapin) and Lindsay Garner (Lexington) 3RD TEAM Madison Pride (Gilbert), Mallory … more

Storyteller aided SC, many states in redistricting

Friends loved Bobby Bowers for his jokes and vast repertoire of funny stories. One even dubbed him “a force of nature.” The retired SC Office of Research and Statistics direct(); 79, … more

I-26 upgrades to cost $55M

Interstate 26 improvements in Lexington and Calhoun Counties will cost taxpayers $55 million. The SC Department of Transportation Commission approved the first 2 rural interstate projects as … more

We welcome your letters

With letters to the editor, please include your name, address, and telephone number for verification. Your telephone number and address will not be published. Our letter deadline is 2 p.m. Friday. … more

Ziggy

BEHIND THE MIKE The Aun family knew him as Ziggy. He was a student at The University of South Carolina in Columbia when I met him as a child. He sold my parents their first … more

Final voting underway to determine 2020 jerseys

LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH The Lexington County Blowfish are entering the final month of its 2020 jersey contest. Voting is taking place on social media, specifically on … more
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