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Backhoe rodeo west Columbia winners

Do you think you could use a backhoe to drop a hanging tennis ball into a 6-inch pipe? How about scoop an egg off a dirt mound and place it on a nest of pine straw? Or pour a drink from a two-liter … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Gerda Bolton

Gerda Bolton (Lexington, 92), Belinda Robledo Perez (Leesville, 14), David Storey (Lexington, 74), David Braxton (Cayce, 67), Lois Goforth (Lexington, 72), Gwendolyn Shull (Lexington, 62), Ruth … more

Andrea “Angie” Frye Posey

Andrea “Angie” Frye Posey, 79, of Leesville died Oct. 9, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Westinghouse to pay $21M for failed nuke reactors

Westinghouse Electric’s troubles appear far from over. But a new $21.25 million agreement may help those its failed nuclear project hurt most — low-income electricity ratepayers. … more

Ruth Kudzi

Ruth Kudzia, 99, of Lexington died July 21, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

And the quilt winner is ...

Sherry Hutchings won the Henhouse Ministry Spring sale. The Hehouse quilters have started a new quilt for their Fall Sale Nov. 20. It is historical and patriotic with each panel represented by the … more

Lexington man arrested for exploiting kids

Four people have been arrested for sexually exploiting children including a Lexington man. SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced June 2 the arrest of D’Andre Lashaun Brown, 21, of … more

Man arrested in school sexual conduct case

A West Columbia man is accused of criminal sexual conduct with a Pelion Middle School student in a restroom at the school. Juston Deon Smith, 21, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a … more

Rosalin Gunter Laird

Rosalin Gunter Laird, 78, of West Columbia died May 8, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

No hate crime bill

As a resident of Lexington County and a registered voter, I urge a NO vote against the proposed hate crimes bill. My rationale is that the weaponization and escalation of language will be for some, … more

Hospital allows in-patient visitors

Lexington Medical Center has updated its visitation policies. • 1 visitor is allowed to visit in-patients in non-covid units from 8 am to noon 7 days a week. Previously, no inpatient … more

West Columbia leaders honor MLK

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was Monday. To honor Dr. King, West Columbia leaders Dr. Charles Jackson and West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle encouraged volunteer service. … more

The latest on the new virus version

A British covid variant has caused alarm because it spreads more quickly. Even if that’s true, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines should work, Department of Health and Environmental Control … more

Clemson falls for the 1st time to Ohio State

Clemson’s 125th season of college football came to a close on New Year’s Day as the 2nd-ranked Tigers fell to Ohio State in the Allstate Sugar Bowl by a score of 49-28 on Saturday night. Clemson … more

Do kids need to be vaccinated?

When will children receive covid-19 vaccines? Scientists say probably after we know more about how adults respond to the vaccines. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are for adults only. … more

GIMME 5 !

Only 7 teams in SC High School League football history have won 4 consecutive titles. As of this past Friday, Dutch Fork stands alone as the only 5-time defending champion. Through a … more

Staying focused and safe are top priorities for Tigers during bye week

C lemson head coach Dabo Swinney has always said the Tigers prepare for every opponent the exact same way. It doesn’t matter whether they are prepping for a national title game, a conference … more

Body armor for Pelion police

A t the Town Council meeting, American Legion Post 101 presented the Pelion Police Department with a check for $2,000 for new protective vests. The council cancelled the Trunk or Treat on the … more

When it has to be right

I recently took my car to get an oil change. Afterward, I was sitting at a stoplight a mile away when my car died. I had to call AAA and have it towed. The next morning I received the … more

Home sales rise, loan help coming

Covid-19 deaths and cases are falling in SC and Lexington County. Health and Environmental Control officials Tuesday announced 52 more confirmed deaths and 7 probable deaths but 54 occurred as … more

Citizen Simeon Corley

Mmy son’s last stateside duty station was in a suburb of Baltimore. On my last trip before he moved we made a day trip to Point Lookout, Maryland. This was the prisoner of war camp where … more

The greatest invention ever

W hat do you think is the greatest invention ever? This is a very subjective question, but during the lock down of our senior adult facilities I know the #1 answer to this question. Maybe you … more

Science of prayer

Each morning at 1st light, our dogs take me for a walk. While they are searching the ground for some delectable to eat, I am asking for guidance. My prayers are simple and follow the same … more

Doris Wilson Antley

Doris Wilson Antley, 76, of Leesville died Feb. 20, 2020. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more
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