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Leonard Metzler Coward Sr.

Leonard Metzler Coward Sr., 100, of West Columbia died May 31, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

The price of slanted news

Has political slanting of news cost the misinformation media its credibility even at the US Supreme Court? Perhaps so. Eric Robinson of the UofSC Journalism School reports a new study in the NC … more

3 wanted in fraud scheme

Lexington County deputies have arrested 3 people, while 3 others are wanted for using stolen and forged checks and fraudulent bank accounts. David Alan Payton, 20, Joshua Keith Shanklin, 25, and … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

My writers say to share these jokes with your wife. What did God say after creating Adam? “I know I can do much better. How are men like beer bottles? There’s not muchfrom the neck up. … more
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Holy Cow! History coming your way

There’s something I like about January. A new year, a new month, a new beginning. Which makes this the perfect time to relaunch Holy Cow! History, your weekly dose of quirky, fun, … more

What a year

I don’t need to tell you 2020 was the whackiest of many years in sports. Should a college team that only played 6 games have been picked for the national title playoff games? Or should a … more

Wagener Fire Department disbanded

The Wagener Fire Department has been disbanded and its officers and volunteers removed. In an emergency meeting Nov. 12, Mayor Mike Miller and the Council disbanded the department. … more
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Where to do your early Christmas shopping

The 10th annual Christmas Craft Show & Holiday Market will move to the State Farmers Market this year. This free 9 am - 4 pm Saturday, Nov. 14, event is hosted by the Midlands Crafter’s … more
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Volunteers needed for clean-up day

Pelion Mayor Frank Shumpert has requested a clean-up day Nov. 7 at the walking trail. Volunteers are needed. Please meet at the playground at 8 am. A drive-through Trunk or Treat will be at the … more
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Poached pears a pleasure

This large, 3-lobed, heavy glass dish was crafted for serving fall fruits. You can see pears and apples highlighted and the recesses in the reverse of the glass that are highlighted with silver … more
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River Bluff postpones varsity football start

The Lexington-River Bluff football rivalry has taken a backseat to covid-19. Lexington District 1 confirmed next week’s opener in The Swamp had been postponed to Nov. 6. Lexington was … more
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How to update Netgear or Linksys

Keep your home internet up-to-date for the best security and performance with an updated router. Use these instructions to update your Netgear or Linksys router from any device. IMPORTANT: … more
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Happy birthday to the museum

The Lexington County Museum recently celebrated a milestone – its 50th birthday on August 1. ! The dedication ceremony August 1, 1970, featured a demonstration by the SC Light Dragoon’s … more
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Unsung heroes who keep us safe

You hear a lot in the news about the pandemic heroes: EMTs, doctors, nurses, law enforcement and other 1st responders. But there’s a group that you rarely hear about. That’s probably because they … more

Luce celebrates 11 years in business

Luce Italian restaurant in Lexington is turning 11. The Lexington Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center and Luce Italian Restaurant held a ribbon cutting on June 11 to celebrate 11 years in … more
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There’s more to the name Dismal Trail

D eep in the rugged mountains of South Carolina sits the hardest trail in the state, the Dismal Trail. The name sure is fitting. The trail drops 1,500 feet into one of the deepest, darkest, yet … more

Thanking Harry Hampton

F all 1980, a St. Andrews Columbia office park known as Dutch Plaza teems with activity. We’re packing up files, desks, magazines, and more and moving the South Carolina Wildlife and Marine … more
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Feds crack down on fake CV cures

Have you seen supposed “cures” for the new strain of corona virus online? Don’t fall for them. They’re all fake. The US Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug … more
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Harris has front seat for state finals

Bailey Harris won 637 games and 2 state boys’ basketball titles as Lexington High School head coach. Yet Friday’s Class 5A final at Colonial Life Arena between 3-time defending champion … more
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Jet-setting PSC compromised

Junior blowfish No one has yet accused Public Service Commissioners of any wrongdoing. But 4 commissioners over 5 years accepted more than $90,000 in trips and … more
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Museum plans gala, murder mystery tour

The Lexington County Museum plans several exciting events in early 2020. The 1st is another of the museum’s free “Murders and Mysteries” walking tours of Lexington. It will start … more
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A Christmas surprise too big for our tree

I was 7 years old. My siblings and I only got toys at Christmas time, but that year we got something extra special, a surprise we did not anticipate. 2 weeks before Christmas, we tramped … more
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Harold Ricard,

95, of Leesville died Nov. 22, 2019. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Cayce students thank law enforcement

Cayce Elementary students had a special surprise for police officers and firefighters Sept. 20. Students with the school’s Service Club hand-colored about 100 bags and stuffed them with … more
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Rocking the Georgia Pines, pt. 2

Down South Editor’s Note: See the full story in the Sept./October South Carolina Wildlife. Back home, I picked beggar lice off my jeans for days. … more
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