Gus Manos
2025-12-24
Gus Pete Manos, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, respected public servant, veteran, and beloved restaurateur, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. HisContinue Reading
Obituary for Meredith “Frank” Long, Sunday School Teacher at Holland Avenue Baptist Church
2025-12-17
Meredith “Frank” Long ObituaryMeredith Frank Long passed peacefully into the arms of His Savior on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was the son of theContinue Reading
Ellen Jane Coffey
2025-06-16
Publisher’s note: Ellen first started writing for us in 2008 and earned a following in our newspapers reenacting the exploits of her grandmother Hattie. WeContinue Reading
John V. Furgess, Sr., Vice Chair of The COMET Board, Passes Away
2025-01-23
The COMET has announced the passing of its Vice Chair, John V. Furgess, Sr., a respected leader, advocate, and voice for the community. Furgess joinedContinue Reading
Former WIS-TV Personality Joe Pinner Passes Away
2024-09-23
Beloved former WIS-TV personality Joe Pinner has passed away, as confirmed by his family on Sunday afternoon. Pinner began his career in radio before transitioningContinue Reading
Roger Barry Weaver
2024-09-22
On August 30, 2024, Bishop Roger Barry Weaver, 74, of Lexington, South Carolina left this realm of earthly existence and entered the heavenly realm intoContinue Reading
MBM Partner and Beloved South Carolinian, Stanley L. Myers, Passes away at age 47
2023-09-29
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) Partner, Stanley Myers, has died at the age of 47. MBM Managing Partner, Christian Spradley, asked that community members turn theirContinue Reading
The Passing of Scott Malyerck: A Legacy of Dedicated Service to South Carolina and Country
2023-08-09
Columbia, SC — With profound sadness, we announce the untimely passing of Scott Malyerck, a prominent figure in South Carolina’s political landscape and a dedicatedContinue Reading
Former Mayor Bobby E. Horton passes away
2023-07-06
West Columbia has announced the passing of former Mayor Bobby E. Horton, a dedicated public servant and esteemed leader. Horton, aged 87, passed away JuneContinue Reading
Charlotte Denise Newsome Turnage
2019-07-24
Charlotte Denise Newsome Turnage, 68, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. Born in Chattanooga Tennessee, she was the eldest daughter of the late William FrankContinue Reading