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Let’s just call it politics, not science

Last month, the Centers for Disease Control issued new guidance for Americans who have had both shots. It’s safe, the CDC said, for those fully vaccinated against covid-19 to resume activities … more
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Don’t get in a pinch!

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. How do you plan to celebrate? Some celebrations may still look a bit different from years past. However you choose to spend the day, we hope you … more
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What’s new at the cat sanctuary

Avalo Cat Sanctuary near Wagener has finished another huge enclosure for all of its outside felines. It has plenty of ledges built in for the cats to rest on and enjoy the sun, a large play area and … more
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Irmo High teacher honored

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has honored Irmo High’s Sarah Ostergaard. She was named the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December. “Ms. … more

SPORTS IN 2021

THE RETURN OF SPRING SPORTS The Lexington High School baseball team winning the 2020 Naturchem Invitational was among the final sporting events for the 2019- 20 school year to take place before … 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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Building businesses on the river

The River District Association has opened a new location at 803 Meeting St. in West Columbia. The association is a nonprofit organization that will promote the growth and viability of small and … more
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Dealing with harsh reality

Why do most of us watch sports? I submit it is not at all because we are fans but because we want to escape all the noise, be it political, covid-19 or racial unrest. We want peace and quiet. … more
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Volunteers clean up cemetery

A huge thanks to the Pelion Ruritan and American Legion Post 101 for their hard work to clear tree branches from the fence at the Oaklawn Cemetery. 24 people with clippers, pruners, trash bags and … more
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Interstate project to take 15 years, cost $1.6B

Things at malfunction junction are going to get worse before they get better. Construction on the Carolina Crossroads Project is scheduled to begin next year. The 14-mile corridor where … more
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Julie’s hope

Julie Thiel was my dear sweet sister-in-law and an iron-man triathlete. She was constantly working out, running, biking, swimming and excelling both in competition and professionally in her career. … more
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Am unexpected fireworks show

We said goodbye to our 24-year-old stove last week. It departed from its long appliance life with a short but powerful, bright fireworks show in the oven. The heating element had just had … more
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New Chapin school to open fall of 2021

Construction of a new Chapin elementary school is on schedule. That’s the assessment of Lexington-Richland District 5 officials. Trustees were updated on progress on Amicks Ferry Road at … more

Forecast for the return of golf

Pro golf resumes this week, hallelujah. One of the more popular topics is what will the restart look like. Here is my forecast. Because golf is extraordinary compared to other sports, … more
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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
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County combats corona virus

An employee at the Sunset Blvd. Walmart in Lexington attempts to help a shopper find cleaning supplies amid empty shelves. The corona virus scare has driven consumers to buy and hoard extra supplies. … more

Santee Cooper suit aims for $520M pay day

By Jerry Bellune JerryBellune@yahoo.com Lawyers for Santee Cooper ratepayers are looking for a $182 million pay day. That’s their possible share of a $520 million settlement Santee Cooper … more
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Lexington community to get face lift

Habitat for Humanity plans to revitalize a Lexington neighborhood. They announced plans to build new homes in the Hill Community which sits behind the LMC Urgent Care and medical offices in … more
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Pelion farm grows greens to feed America

If collards, kale, mustard or turnip greens appear on your table, chances are they were grown by Midlands-based farm WPRawl. The Pelion-based farm is one of the nation’s largest … more
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Santa never forgets

Many years ago I spent Christmas Eve in Copenhagen’s Kastrup Airport. Heavy snow and ice delayed my flight to New York. Several children on the delayed flight many hours before had been … more
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Harold Ricard,

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

go!

EVENTS Blood Drive: Oct. 28, 2-7 pm at St. David Lutheran Church, Family Life Center, 132 Saint David’s Church Rd, West Columbia 29170. All donors in Oct. will be entered for a … more

Hope Lutheran Church will host a worship service in Irmo October 6.

It will be at the Palmetto Health amphitheater at the Community Park of Irmo, at 7473 Church Street. There will be an all-ages worship service at 11 am, a free picnic, and games at the pavilion. We … more

Will Santee Cooper play by the rules?

nuclear fiscaco afyertrmath Afew months ago, state lawmakers made a good business decision to solicit bids to buy or manage Santee Cooper. This might help lawmakers see how … more
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Remember when...

Reader Ann Watkins remembers when the 1940s courthouse was across the street from where the “old courthouse” is now. Email your “Remember When” to rose.lexchron@gmail.com more
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