Yard work can be fun! My machete and I have worked together to cut down all weeds that have grown up around my house, on the fence, and behind the chicken coops. All weeds should be terrified.

The tip of the day is

that a powerful downswing with a serrated edged machete works best. And work in our hot, humid August in early mornings. When the beautification of the yard is

When the beautification of the yard is finished, I can sit back and smile!

Tori Schneider, Jay Kilmartin, Wendy Orr-Svoboda, and Gina Wessinger all have birthdays coming up.

All Lexington County residents who want input in the Lexington County Comprehensive Plan, visit growwithuslexco.com

Community involvement is critical for all citizens to have a say in how their county plans growth and development.

The tax-free holiday is Aug. 9. Buy school supplies, clothes, shoes, and computers with no sales tax.

What do teens do when they are under pressure? The Dutch Fork Church youth camp will address that plus laser tag, fireworks and a Casting Crowns Concert at The Big Moe. The camp is Aug. 16- 20, at 3517 Dreher Shoals Road. For more information call, Stephen Britt at 842-696- 4937 or Stephen@dutchforkchuch.org .

Congratulations to Art of Healing Competition winners sponsored by Lexington Medical Center and Columbia Art Museum.

Irmo students Jack Ostergaard, Teagan Spearen, Reagan Taylor, Emily Himler, Haley McCabe, and Allison Wiggin of Chapin received awards for drawings, paintings, and photographs on the theme of healing.

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