Koon’s Watch How many times have you glanced over at the car next to you and noticed the driver was texting or scrolling through their phone? Putting on makeup? Dipping their fries in ketchup?All facets of distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and I’m here to remind toContinue Reading
The South Carolina Autism Society (SCAS) is having their 15th Annual Strides for Autism Virtual Walk this month and the grand finale will be live April 24 from 10 – 11:30 am. You have the opportunity to rise up for autism by registering individually or as a team all month:Continue Reading
Dominion Energy opened the public boat launch on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray dam for the 2021 recreation season on Wednesday, April 7. In Dominion Energy’s ongoing response to the coronavirus, the beach and recreation area on the Lexington side of the Lake Murray dam will remain closedContinue Reading
Scott Alan Wilhide, 59, of Columbia lost his courageous battle with ALS on March 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. Scott was born in Youngstown, OH on August 8, 1961. After living in Arizona and West Virgina, his family moved to South Carolina in 1971. He graduated from Irmo HighContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson Coronavirus Resources Our country is still working to recover from the pandemic and it is important to stay healthy and safe. Please continue following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to help keep you, your family, and your friends protected against this disease. If you orContinue Reading
Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has announced beginning April 12, fares will resume for the fixed route buses and the DART paratransit services. The downtown connector, Soda Cap, will no longer be free to ride, but will be $1 for basic fare, $.50 for discount half fare andContinue Reading
Lexington County residents who have experienced financial difficulty in paying rent, mortgage and utilities as a result of COVID-19 will soon be able to seek financial relief through the County of Lexington’s LexCo CARES plan. Community Development Block Grant – CV funds, made available through the U.S. Department of HousingContinue Reading
The GROWMARK Foundation is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship program for students in the United States and Ontario, Canada, pursing two- or four-year degrees or trade school certification in an agriculture-related field. “As our business has grown and evolved, we saw a need to provide a scholarship to studentsContinue Reading
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is encouraging landowners to place their tree seedling orders while seedlings are still available and the conditions for planting remain favorable. ArborGen’s Taylor Nursery in Edgefield County has more than 900,000 seedlings left for sale at special South Carolina landowner pricing. These seedlings include bare-rootContinue Reading
If you’re a South Carolina homeowner and want to save money on your tax bill, there are tax credits that may be available. All South Carolina tax credits related to homeownership are non-refundable, meaning they cannot reduce your tax liability below zero. Each of the credits applies to specific circumstances.Continue Reading