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Chief financial officer to retire

Lexington District 1 Chief Financial Officer John Butler plans to retire June 30. A Certified Public Accountant and Lexington High graduate, Butler led the district through 2 bond referendums … more

Randall Scott Frye

WHITMIRE—Randall Scott Frye, 55, of Laurens, passed away peacefully on November 30th at Greenville Memorial Hospital.   Randall was born at Wallace Thomson Hospital to Eleanor and Oscar Frye … more

DEATH NOTICES

Mary Jane Burkett Adams, 81, of West Columbia died Nov. 24, 2018. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. Katie D. Maddock Bruce, 81, of Lexington died Nov. 23, 2018. Woodridge Funeral Home … more

Irmo debates lawn parking law

Parking tickets are nothing new – until they’re issued on your property. The Irmo Council adopted a law Jan. 16 to fine residents for parking on their lawns. It went into effect Aug. 1. … more

Investigators raid Juul HQ

Federal investigators concerned about teen addiction have raided a major vaping company. The Food and Drug Administration made a surprise inspection of Juul Labs in San Francisco last week. … more

Enjoying the feline golden years

This article ran on Oct. 19, 2017. Ginger is on vacation. This month I am going to talk about changes that occur as our kitty cats get older. Older cats experience bodily changes, … more

Mobility workshops for seniors, those with disabilities

The South Carolina Department of Transportation Office of Public Transit will hold 4 workshops for current subrecipients, and agencies/ entities seeking to become eligible subrecipients. The … more

GETTING READY

Kids can eat free as part of Seamless Summers meals program

Lexington 2 and Sodexo have announced hours and locations for this summer’s federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious meals through the months when youth are out of … more

Pelion Ruritan, veterans celebrate Memorial Day

Over 300 guests joined the Pelion Ruritan Club members at their annual Memorial Day service. Each year, a large crowd gathers at the Veterans Memorial in Pelion to remember those who made the … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Get Ready for the New Year

How was your Christmas? Ours was wonderful, with family gathered at daughter Sally’s house. There was the usual tradition of wrapped presents under the tree, poinsettias about, and the dinner … more

Batesburg-Lessville High Instructor Named Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year

The state Association of School Administrators announced Nov. 19 that Era Roberts, assistant principal for instruction at Batesburg-Leesville High School, has been selected as the state’s Secondary … more

Harvest Hope launches Halloween food drive

Harvest Hope Food Bank is kicking off a “It’s Scary to be Hungry” food drive to help Lexington County children. Non-perishable food can be dropped off at: • Mattress Firm, 368-A … more

Irene Jackson

Irene Jackson, 63, of West Columbia died Sept. September 25, 2021. The SC Cremation Society was in charge. more

Carolyn Sease Hunt

Carolyn Sease Hunt, 92, of Chapin died Sept. 15, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

CHEERING RETURN OF FOOTBALL

The Lexington High cheerleaders pull for the varsity football team during a contest with West Florence Friday. More coverage, Pages B1-3. WWW.LEXINGTONWILDCATS.COM) more

Howard C. Powell

Howard C. Powell, Jr., 74, of West Columbia died June 25, 2021. Caughman=Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Taylor, Coach Burnett earn top local honors

2021 ALL-CHRONICLE COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAMS 1ST TEAM (Infielders) Ashby Vining (Gilbert) Joseph Parker (Gilbert) John Allen Forrester (Airport) Corbin Wright … more

Senate OKs open carry firearms bill

SC senators have approved 28-16 a bill to allow open carrying of firearms. Those who would be allowed to carry a weapon openly must: • Have concealed weapons permits. • Undergo … more

What next for your covid protection?

Have you had your 2nd Pfizer vaccine dose? You will likely need a 3rd shot in 12 months, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said. And you may need an annual covid-19 vaccine just like a flu shot, he … more

Former Blowfish leading UofSC baseball

Former Lexington County Blowfish players continue to pay dividends for the University of South Carolina. The received solid pitching from the former Blowfish duo of Will Sanders and Brett Kerry … more

Triple-digit overdose deaths spur community action

Lexington County residents faced not 1, but 2 epidemics last year. Along with the covid-19 pandemic, the county battled a major rise in drug overdoses. By the end of 2020, there were over … more

Lawmaker: Why does Dominion oppose experts?

Dominion Energy wants to stop solar power experts from testifying at a state regulatory hearing. But that effort to limit comments didn’t go over well with Rep. Micah Caskey of West Columbia. … more

Local football great Willie Scott dies

Former University of South Carolina and NFL tight end Willie Scott passed away Monday. A native of Newberry, the 61-year-old reportedly had experienced health problems in recent years and was in … more
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