Have you seen Steel Magnolias? You must go. Being presented at our Villages Square Theatre, it is most entertaining in Southern content and classic local expressions.

Set in Truvy’s old fashioned “Beauty Shop,” Director Jeffrey Sigley says: “Everyone has a favorite play and Steel Magnolias seems to be a the top of many people’s list.

“These 6 women are sweet on the outside but strong inside.”

The show will on Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets at www.villagesquaretheatre.com

The cast includes Tracy Hionis, Kari Tilghman, Gayle Stewart, Hannah Williamson, Debra Kiser and Kathy Hartzog

Production staff: Linda Brochin, Ruby Shaw, Angelique McCoig, Trish Reeves, Michael Carter, Tracie Languein, Bill German, Eliza Spence, Joanne Shaw, Jacob Ryan, Ruby Shaw, Mark DiNovo, Roger Hanna, Troy Fite, Kim German and Linda Brochin.

We remember original theater greats George Boozer, Barbara & Sonny Bise, David Swicegood, Frank Williams, Gatch and Macaulay families, Virginia Roof, Debra Leopard, Margaret Elks, Stan DeHoff and donors Murray Price and Sue Wingard.

A full house heard Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis of Fort Jackson speak at the Lexington Chamber breakfast Sept. 14. Sponsor for the breakfast was Jeff Howle.

Chamber chair Mike White opened with the invocation by Pastor Ross Kellis of Waters Edge Church. Chamber CEO Angelle LaBorde recognized Sen. Ronnie Cromer, Rep. RJ May, town Councilman Steve Baker, and Ron Williams, Byron Thomas of Congressman Joe Wilson’s office and her colleagues from the Columbia Chamber Carl Blackstone and Susan Vaughn McPherson.

Gen. Michaelis said the delta variant is attacking his 10,000 trainees and 3,500 soldiers. The fort needs about 200 employees, in public works and dining. He is working to keep wages competitive to recruit talent,

Ambassadors of the month were Ben Fuller of First Citizens Bank and Joel Merrill of Flagship Design.

Ann Bull reports: Nan and Don Aull said the Ice House crowd prevailed over rain and the Embers were fantastic. This week’s free concert is by Sol Fusion at 6:30.

Congratulations to Robin & Robert Grant on the birth of their granddaughter, Carrie Ruth Thornburg. Carrie’s parents are Morgan and William and big sister Mary.

Happy Birthday: Mollie Sharpe, Brent Caughman, Billy Coleman, Robin Grant, Karen Tingen, Anne Smith, Bryce Holdman, Darrell Roland, Chris Bagnall, Joann Whitehead, Bobbie Gregory, Bailey Slice Parker, Jo Mayer, Ramona Steele, Lu Bickley, Gerald Ives, Jack Bernard, Michelle Black, Tiffany Glover, Craig Harmon, Courtney McInnis, Charlie Steele, Jordan Crapps, Laura Dicker, Aulston Marchant, Jodi McFarland, Kelley Mintz, Anna Claire Cox, Loryn Shealy, Maureen Garis, Jerri Wingard, Abigail Brewer, James Connelly, David Swygert, Brent Caughman, Ruth Arndt, Michael DiMartino, Thomas Flitter, Catherine Jeffcoat, Gregg Mills, Glenn Roberson, Heather Weaver, Sandra Brandt, Charles Rice II, Pastor Jason Antley, Madilyn Burgess, Grayson Carter, Karen Spiker, Martin Taylor, Brenda Bruner, Bert Davis, Evelyn Rickenbaker, Ron Marse, Don Tinman, Woody Woodlife, Sabra Denny, Beth Carrigg, Darlene Walker, Noah Madsen, Lisa Kempf, Mary Townhill, Chuch Dickson, Audrey Boyette, Jeff Prickett, Riley Prickett, Barbara W Davis, Joe Cribb, Patty Giancola, Becky Hipp and Sally Plowden.

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