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James D. Miles Jr.

James D. Miles Jr., 78, of Swansea died May 2, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

ONLY 2 CAN G0

For most of the season, 3 of the top 5 boys soccer teams in Class 5A have resided in Region 5-5A. Both Chapin and River Bluff have taken turns at the top spot, while Lexington has remained in … more

River Bluff soccer teams rank number 1 in polls

There’s a lot to “chomp” about in Gator Nation these days. Still basking in the glow of the boys’ basketball team’s state championship, River Bluff High School has 2 title contenders … more

Genesis

The little newspaper you’re reading had an incredible genesis to become, after 150 years, what I believe is the oldest successful business in Lexington County. Our friend Tom Ledbetter found this … more

Library scholarships available

Friends of the South Congaree-Pine Ridge Library is offering scholarships to high school seniors. The Friends honor Carol B. Clark, the first branch librarian manager, by naming a scholarship in … more

The deep freeze inauguration disaster

For the 59th time since 1789, the United States is marking the inauguration of a new president. The tradition dates back to George Washington, with rituals that developed and evolved over time. … more

Beamer close to completing staff

The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved the contracts of 8 assistants named to new University of South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer’s staff. A total of 4 … more

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

Who’s best for start-up businesses?

Lexington County and SC are great places to start a business. Local survey respondents say they have even more to be optimistic about. 84% claim this is a great place to launch a business … more

Shane Beamer is new USC head coach

Shane Beamer, considered to be one of the rising stars among coaches in college football, was named the University of South Carolina’s 36th head football coach, Director of Athletics Ray Tanner … more

What does DHEC have to hide?

Little Suzie comes home and tells you her teacher did not come to school that day. Your best friend has a daughter in Suzie’s class. She calls and asks if you knew several teachers at the … more

Honoring those who honor 9/11 heroes

F or 5 years on patriotic holidays, Lorne and Kim White of Gilbert have painted 2 large rocks at Keisler Road and US 378 near Lexington. For Independence, Veterans and Memorial Days, they painted … more

MTC pioneers new class teaching

The area’s largest technical college is pioneering real-time instruction during the pandemic. Midlands Technical College last week announced details of its highly-revised course delivery. … more

Brainwashing kids

Let me ask you a few more questions this week: What do your children tell you about what they are learning in their college classes? How much of it may be about leftist political philosophy and the … more

Woods, waters and flowers

A botanical superstar lives in the South. It’s exquisite and periled, in that much of its habitat lies beneath lakes. As status goes, the rocky shoals spider lily is a national plant of … more

Congratulate the Class of 2020

This year’s graduation is different for our seniors in the Gilbert High Class of 2020 due to the corona virus. We pray you all will be safe and your futures will be blessed. GHS graduation … more

Covid-19 disrupts title defenses for local teams

The Lexington softball and Dutch Fork baseball teams won SC High School League Class 5A titles on the same day nearly a year ago. Both teams entered this year aiming to repeat as state … more

3 new cases of corona virus in Lexington County

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is investigating 45 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.  This brings the total number statewide to 125 … more

Raymond Randolph “Randy” Colburn

Raymond Randolph “Randy” Colburn, 60, of Lexington died Feb. 15, 2020. Napier Funeral Home of Graniteville was in charge. more

Annie Shumpert Jackson,

100, of Cayce died Feb. 4, 2020. Blizzard Funeral Home was in charge. more

Winning friends

the editor talks with you MacLeod and I like old movies. Some we have seen more than once. We sit side by side on the couch. If her hands are cold, I warm them. We … more

Are you a master gardener?

Do you enjoying working in your yard and garden? Want to learn more about what to plant and how? Consider becoming a Master Gardener through Clemson University Extension Programs. … more

The sad ballad of Moses Corley

Down South Down South We all cross paths with a person we can’t forget. And so, a man by the beautiful name of Moses Corley lingers in my mind. If every life is a … more

Lexington 2 teachers recognized

A philanthropic organization has presented 3 District 2 teachers with $350 Amazon gifts cards. Each teacher was selected by their principals for House of Raeford’s FLOCK and chosen because of … more
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