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Create loving messages for customers

Our friend Bill Edmonds checked into a hotel and found a message in his room. “Sure, life can be messy. That’s why I’m here. Don’t worry about a thing. Just make yourself at home, have … more

Neil Manhar Patel

Neil Manhar Patel, 38, of Irmo died March 19, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Dora Christine Eargle

Dora Christine Eargle, 81, of West Columbia died Feb. 17, 2021. more

Polar Plunge is Saturday

Take the plunge! The South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is raising money with a Polar Plunge in Lexington Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Topspin Racquet & Swim Club. … more

Are you ready to get shot?

New Year 2021 rolls in with lots of hope that a “shot in the arm” will end pandemic 2020. As vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and others roll out, recipients rush to receive this magical cure. … more

Protect your cards from skimming

Have you heard of payment card skimming? This type theft involves thieves stealing your credit or debit card information. Thieves mount a special device on a card reader. When you make a … more

DID YOU KNOW

Honey never spoils. A cat spends most of its life sleeping. Australia is the only continent without an active volcano. A majority of plant life is in the ocean. Spiders are not … more

Nuke debacle cost MCEC customers

Santee Cooper and SC taxpayers are paying millions to former executives. Former Santee Cooper CEO Lonnie Carter received a golden parachute with his retirement in 2017. In addition to … more

Boeing may move all 787 operations to SC

Aerospace giant Boeing may move all 787 Dreamliner liner production to South Carolina. That may be good news for Lexington County residents who work for Boeing or its suppliers. 787 … more

Coming Attractions

O ur 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

Basketball in ‘ksession’

Former University of South Carolina point guard Khadijah Sessions huddles up with the 30 boys and girls attending her 3-day basketball camp. The “Ksessions Basketball Camp” took place July 7-9 at … more

West Columbia church feeds city workers

A West Columbia church gave back to the city’s essential workers last Friday. Brookland United Methodist Church prepared boxed lunches for City of West Columbia essential personnel. … more

You may lose unemployment $$

People refusing to return to work could lose unemployment benefits here. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce said anyone who refuses to return to work or accept an offer of … more

How Washington can fix the problem

Poor guidelines left some small businesses out of the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program loan program. Yet millions of small businesses in our state and across the country were unable to … more

Serve while playing family games

T reat your family to this during your self-isolation. It is a favorite of any Mexican food lover. It will serve about 10 people. If we ever get back to normal, you can serve it at a party. more

Lexington plans to widen North Lake Drive

The 3rd phase to improve Lexington’s North Lake Corridor is set to begin this spring. Phase III includes corridor Improvements from existing Dreher Street to N. Lake at Sunset Boulevard. It … more

Doodling in the dust

H omes perch on rock piers in a land called Abandonment. But as that Elton John song goes, they’re still standing. Now modern homes with closed-in crawl spaces look more together, but they … more

Convent Baptist to host concert

Around pelion Jeff and Sheri Easter will be in concert at Convent Baptist Church February 23 at 6 pm. Everyone is invited to hear this talented duo in song. … more

SMiling faces, beautiful places

Lexington 4 students from Frances Mack Intermediate, Swansea High School and Swansea High Freshman Academy took part in the Palmetto Pride Cleanup Blitz Jan. 20. In only 2 hours, 177 volunteers … more

The Midlands’ best trails

Over the past 5 years, hiking has become my favorite activity. In 2015, my grandpa Chuck McCurry and I visited Colleton State Park near Walterboro. After a short 1/2 mile hike down to the Edisto … more

DOWN TO 1

THURSDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK There were 5 Lexington County/ town of Irmo teams looking to advance to their respective state semifinals Friday night. For the 4th … more

Tammy Seibert (Pearson),

of Lexington died Nov. 6, 2019. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Absentee voting opens in area

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA Absentee Voting in Lexington County is now open. Election day is Nov. 5, for several municipalities, including West Columbia and … more

Fall is time to visit museums

Liesha hUffstetLer liesha.huffstetler@gmail.com The fall sports season is in full swing. Halloween and Thanksgiving are quickly approaching with Christmas coming quicker than I … more

Has tech paid off in our public schools?

Lexington County schools have invested millions of dollars in technology. Yet parents, taxpayers and public officials are raising questions about the money spent on personal technology in public … more
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