Congressman Joe Wilson Op-Ed September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. As a father of achildhood cancer survivor, I know first-hand the hardships and sadnesssurrounding a family affected by cancer. This is one of the reasons Ihave worked in Congress for those affected by this terrible disease. I voted in favorContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested a Pelion man accused of murder in connection to a shooting death last month. William David House, 33, is charged with murder, according to an arrest warrant. The victim has not been positively identified, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. “Detectives have determined HouseContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington-Richland District 5 students must get back into a regular 5-day school week.That was the message of a large group of protestors, mostly parents and students, who showed up at Monday’s board meeting. A group estimated at around 100 stood outside the building with protest signs and chantsContinue Reading
Major League Fishing (MLF) and FLW recently announced the 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit schedule, will kick off February 11, 2021 at Lake Okeechobee in Florida, and wrap up August 1, 2021 at the St. Lawrence River in New York. The 26th season of FLW’s top professional circuit will featureContinue Reading
Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza and good times in a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. Under Kelly and Brian Glynn’s ownership, the Columbia classic has reached a major milestone few local restaurants achieve. The original Village Idiot Pizza location has become a fixture in Five Points.Continue Reading
Beginning September 9 all Lexington County School District One students can receive free breakfast and lunch. The United States Department of Agriculture approved Lexington District One’s free food program for all students until December 31. All AA and BB students can receive free breakfast and lunch at school on theirContinue Reading
Saturday morning participants for the Justin Pepper 5K: Walk, Run, Ruck began to file into the parking lot of Palmetto Bone & Joint in Chapin for the third annual run hosted by The Justin Pepper Foundation. This year, things were a little different. Physical therapists, from Drayer Physical Therapy checkedContinue Reading
The Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation recently received a $1,500 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to assist students in need. The grant is very timely, as many of students’ families have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and have been unable to work dueContinue Reading
Secretary of State Mark Hammond joins Richland County Sheriff, SLED, and Homeland Security in Counterfeit Merchandise Raid on NewImageSC. South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the seizure of over $300,000.00 in counterfeit merchandise in Richland County. This seizure followed a six-month investigation by local, state and federalContinue Reading
American Legion Riders Sandy Run Post 156 will host the 1st Annual Bike show & Bar-B-Q in Gaston on November 14, 2020. Registration for bikes will begin at 10 am. The event is scheduled for 10 am -3 pm. There will be door prizes, bike judges, and 50/50 raffles. MusicContinue Reading