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Gun rights group files for bankruptcy

Here’s troubling news for Lexington County gun owners. The National Rifle Association has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with plans to regroup in Texas. The 2nd Amendmentrights group is … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

A little more New Year’s humor, Don’t blame me. Blame my writers. Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up for the new year. Middle age is when you’re forced to. My grandparents had … more
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What critics don’t like about our new flag

Does our state flag’s palmetto tree look like a toilet bowl brush? Apparently some critics of the new flag design think so. According to Sen. Ronnie Cromer, the non-paid study committee … more
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Our Carolina Christmas traditions

C hristmas traditions in the antebellum period in Lexington County were a bit different than today’s traditions. Christmas cut-out cookies are now almost universally associated with the … more
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Food Lion to buy 2 county Bi-Lo stores

Food Lion will buy 4 area Bi-Lo stores. 1 is on Knox Abbott Drive and the other on Charleston Highway in Cayce. The other 2 are in Columbia. Other Bi-Lo stores in Lexington County will … more
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A newspaper’s birth 150 years ago

June 4, 1845 was a day of joy for the Harman family. The future founder of The Lexington Dispatch was born at his parents’ Harman Hotel on the unpaved Main Street of Lexington Courthouse. … more

Courage Center unveils new additions, services

Communal support continues to allow Lexington’s recovery community to reach more people. The Courage Center recently unveiled its new basketball court and 900-squarefoot pavilion at its 4-acre … more
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School covid-19 cases drop

Only 8 Lexington County schools this week reported covid-19 cases. That is 10 fewer than were reported last week and half as many as were reported 9 days ago. Exactly how many cases were … more
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Will mail ballots throw the election?

W e have been assured to have no concerns about mail vote tampering in Lexington County. As our Chuck McCurry reported, the County Elections Commission is on top of the situation with plenty of … more

County considers new building impact fee

Lexington County Council plans a $9 million public safety center near Gilbert. To pay for it, the council is considering a new home and business building impact fee. Backers hope revenue … more
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Historical Chapin district now official

Chapin now has a Commercial Historic District. The district’s 12 structures are in the Beaufort Street and Clark street area. They include commercial buildings built from 1901 to 1969. … more
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Need something to beat the heat?

With 90° temperatures, the Lexington Police Department offers free box fans for those in need. Operation Cool Down has been ongoing for over 10 years and continues largely from the generosity … more

The number’s game in golf

The “Golf Index” is a number used in golf that reflects a golfer’s skill level. Lately I have entered into several intriguing, but rather technical conversations on the topic of math and … more

More changes at the pump

Prepare to pay more when you fill up for your summer road trips. South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee will increase from $0.22 to $0.24 per gallon beginning July 1. The gas tax is meant … more
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Former Blowfish head coach organizing summer league

College baseball players will have an opportunity to play this season. Columbia International University baseball head coach Jonathan Johnson is organizing a team to play a 30-game schedule on … more
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The clock that killed a fiddler

T hey say Nero fiddled while Rome burned. More than 300 years ago, the man known as the Robin Hood of Scotland also memorably fiddled—under very different circumstances. Jamie MacPherson’s … more
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William “Bill or W.E.” Etheredge Harsey,

91, of Gaston died Feb. 8, 2020. Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home was in charge. more

news in brief

Lexington man charged with killing girlfriend Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend at his home Dec. 27. Brandon Lee Corder, 29, is … more

Plan to attend a church service

Around rEd BAnK Merry Christmas to all. There are many opportunities for seasonal observances at our local houses of worship to celebrate the holiday—here are a few … more
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COLLEGE SIGNINGS AT LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Should we ban cars because they kill?

saluda broad In Australia, Britain, Japan, Norway and New Zealand, governments are confiscating weapons from law-abiding citizens or buying back weapons at a cost of millions of … more

Lexington YMCA will close this December

The Lexington Family YMCA, located at 401 YMCA Road, Lexington, will open its doors for the last time on Dec. 20. The YMCA of Columbia has served the Redbank and Lexington communities through … more

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Commercial/Paid Events: We offer opportunities for promoters of paid ticket events to advertise in GO! listings and display advertising. GO! calendar entry for paid events is $50 for the first 20 … more

Fall is a time for golf

GOLF As the PGA Tour closes its 2019 season, the optimal Carolinas golf season is just opening up. That’s right. Fall is the premier time of the year to play and here’s … more

Ice cream and gospel music go together

Around rEd BAnK Do you love ice cream? How about great gospel music? This Sunday at Red Bank United Methodist Church, you can enjoy both as the RBUMC Choir presents its … more
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