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A veterans' night of remembrance

By Jerry Bellune and Mark Bellune JerryBellune@yahoo.com The table was set ... right behind home plate. It was small and round covered with a white cloth, set with tableware, … more

District 2 teachers, support staff of the year

AIRPORT HIGH Teacher of the Year: Vicki Stilwell Support Staff of the Year: Merry Nichols BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH Teacher of the Year: Ryan Van Omen Support Staff … more

OLD GRUMP _|

State lawmakers are putting watchdogs on Mid-Carolina Electric and 19 other co-ops because Tri-County board members got greedy. A few rotten apples spoiled the barrel. more

Attend Saturday night church

Church Buzz Church worship services are for Sunday and Wednesday, right? Not if you work on Sundays and Wednesdays. Many people miss out on regular worship services … more

SPRING SUCCESSES

Chapin girls’ lacrosse team members Paige Maylath, Abigail Walsh, Angel Tisdale, Jordan Green, Regan Finn, Sadie Salazar and Riley Floyd following the 28-0 win over Chapin to wrap up an undefeated … more

Differences divide local Methodists

leave the church. The other pledges to remain and fight for their views. Pastor Jody Flowers of Chapin UMC wrote, “Embracing the Word of God as our ‘true rule and guide for faith and … more

Scouts begin 2019 meetings

Around gilbert & summit Gilbert Boy Scout Pack 60 will begin its annual service project, “Scouting for Food,” this weekend. The dens will go to area … more

State improves human trafficking response

Human trafficking is the 2nd largest crime worldwide. It falls just behind drug trafficking and is tied with arms dealing. It’s often referred to as modern day slavery. Human … more

Did you have a good 2018?

Got milk? Maybe not

AROUND TOWN Is your business struggling? Maybe not making the profit margins you desire? Take heart. You could be in the milk business. That gallon of milk you paid … more

County voters face crowded Nov. 6 ballot

All hands on deck Lexington County voters face 46 differing Nov. 6 election ballots. No matter where you live in the county, you and your neighbors will be choosing … more

Beware of price gouging

With Hurricane Florence comes price gougers. That’s the warning from SC Attorney General Alan Wilson. The state law against price gouging went into effect when Gov. Henry Mc-Master … more

Cayce needs election commissioners

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA The City of Cayce is looking for civic-minded residents interested in being involved in the election process to serve on the … more

7 candidates run for Courson seat

Voters in the August 14 primary in former Sen. John Courson’s district will have many choices. The Democrats have 3 candidates and the Republicans have 4 in the district that stretches from … more

Ex-Swansea coach to meet with school board

Nearly two weeks have passed since Gregory Wright was dismissed as Swansea High School head football coach. His attorney, J. Lewis Cromer, used a football analogy to describe the timetable for … more

Home blues

At about 1,501 a game, the Lexington County Blowfish attract more fans than some rivals. What would make the experience more enjoyable would be more home victories. Since the dramatic 8-7 … more

Governor seeks investigation for spending abuse

Gov. Henry McMaster is questioning how state officials spend tax money. The governor told Lexington Chamber of Commerce members last week that he has asked Inspector General Brian Lamkin to look … more

Will new owner be a threat to Lake Murray?

Lake Murray guides, bait shops and others are concerned about the sale of SC Electric & Gas. What can they expect if Dominion Energy buys the Lexington County-based power company and its … more

Where to Learn About Tech

Do you want to learn cybersecurity and IT skills or how to code? There are numerous free and low-cost resources online to explore. Make sure you’ve chosen the right field before spending an arm and … more

Holiday tournament heads to Lexington

Another high profile high school boys’ basketball tournament will take place in Lexington County during the Christmas holidays. The Chick-Fil-A Classic is moving this year from Columbia to the … more

Dominion hikes efficiency incentives

Small business owners’ most cost-effective way to cut energy costs is by making their buildings more energy efficient. I am a good example. I have used the lighting efficiency program of … more

MEETINGS

COMMUNICATIONS & LEADERSHIP: The Lexington County Toastmasters communications and leadership club meets online at 7:15 am each Thursday. For details, email Mary Thompson at maryemyers95@gmail.com … more

Refine your warm-up routine

Summer Golf fun for me is reporting personal golf highlights and here is one that is quite intriguing. Phil Canders, a Country Club of Lexington member, beat his age by 3 shots recently. The … more

Bikers to rally for local family

The Lexington-based Shifting Gears Motorcycle Riding Group will take to the streets to benefit Erica Bryant, a Gaston woman who is fighting Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). This Saturday, June … more
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