Fetch! Pet Care, America’s a franchise provider of professional dog walking and in-home pet sitting services, is bringing experienced walkers and sitters to Columbia. Columbia resident Meredith Pope launched Fetch! Pet Care in August to service pet owners in Columbia, Chapin, Dentsvile, Rosewood and nearby communities. With a focus onContinue Reading
Lexington County officials are inviting and encouraging residents to participate in Testing Growth Scenarios for the county’s Grow With Us comprehensive plan. From now until September 19 Lexington County residents will be able to share their vision for the future of the county and provide feedback on how they believeContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch Rail Safety Week begins next week. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness and promote education surrounding railroad rights-of-ways and grade crossings. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department’s Traffic Division is once again participating in Operation Clear Track, coordinated by Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver, on September 21.Continue Reading
All South Federal Credit Union’s 24th annual Soldiers and Vets Charity Golf Tournament will be held October 21 at Golden Hills Golf & Country Club in Lexington. Since 1996, the tournament has raised more than $307,000 for organizations serving the military in the Midlands. The proceeds from the tournament benefitContinue Reading
The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) will be hosting Operation Fighting Spirit, Kids with Cancer Day September 18 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. The event hosts children, who have cancer or who have fought the battle and won, and their family members at the CFF facility at 2533 Airport Boulevard,Continue Reading
By Stephanie FoxNavy Office of Community Outreach Ensign Stephen Replogle, a native of Columbia, joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Replogle serves aboard USS Tripoli. “I grew up in a military family,” said Replogle. “That made me want to join the Navy. I was also seeking the thrill ofContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) will host a Lakeside Litter Sweep on Lake Murray September 18 from 9 am to noon KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, and natural areas around the lake. Volunteers are invited to end the summer with a splash by makingContinue Reading
LEXINGTON, S.C. – More than a dozen law enforcement agencies have worked together on a month-long operation targeting adults accused of contacting children online for sexual activity. Seventeen men have been arrested as part of the operation. Another man is wanted on charges stemming from messages exchanged with law enforcementContinue Reading
Capital City/Lake Murray Country has been named a TOP Southern Summer Destination of 2021. Food & Travel is an organization that reveals and discovers travel destination sites, top state parks and even the best vacation homes. “We are thrilled about this recognition! With our abundance of outdoor recreation and ourContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson, Senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, has issued the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee completed the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022: “This year’s National Defense Authorization Act reaffirms Congress’s commitment to our men and womenContinue Reading