Lexington County to ask voters for an increase in sales tax
2022-06-14
By Al Dozier Lexington County Council approved a penny sales tax that would fund millions in road improvements and bring some relief to the congestedContinue Reading
‘Operation: Cool Down’ provides fans to beat the Heat
2022-06-14
With temperatures expected to hit triple digits this week and into the coming weeks, Chief Terrence Green would like to remind the Town of LexingtonContinue Reading
Hattie’s View: When Doctors Made House Calls
2022-06-13
When I was a child most Doctors still made house calls, similar to Doc Adams on Gunsmoke, they not only knew ‘you’ and where youContinue Reading
West Columbia passes first reading of new budget with tax increase
2022-06-13
by Terry Ward West Columbia City Council passed first reading of the city’s 2022-2023 budget, Tuesday (June 7.) There was some opposition to a taxContinue Reading
Ag + Art Tour June 11 – 12
2022-06-08
Lexington and Richland County have joined efforts and are now hosting the annual Ag + Art Tour together June 11 – 12. The Ag +Continue Reading
Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival
2022-06-06
Reggaetronic Lake Murray Music Festival was held on Saturday, June 4 at Spence Island. The boat tie-up music festival is in its 9th year providingContinue Reading
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program Offering $25 Vouchers to Low-Income Senior Citizens
2022-06-06
The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program offering $25 vouchers to low-income seniors living in Richland County starts Monday, June 6. Seniors must qualify for theContinue Reading
West Columbia’s proposed $21 million budget reflects increase in demand for city services
2022-06-06
By Terry Ward The City of West Columbia has released some details of its proposed 2023 budget. The total budget is $21,015,000. It includes aContinue Reading
SC Phil Chamber Crawl: River Rat Brewery
2022-05-31
After our last Chamber Crawl event SOLD OUT, we’re heading to Downtown Columbia to the fun and entertaining environs of River Rat Brewery – homeContinue Reading
Coffer dams to be built on the Congaree River to remove tar, Civil War artifact discovery is possible
2022-05-31
By Terry Ward The process to clean up the coal tar in the Congaree River has begun. Dominion Energy has contracted a company to buildContinue Reading
Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration will light up the sky on July 2nd
2022-05-27
Time to get in the patriotic spirit and celebrate America’s birthday on Lake Murray! Now in its 34th year, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country RegionalContinue Reading