Hattie’s View: Homeless, bum or hobo?
2019-08-07
Today’s unemployed and homeless folks gather in certain areas and form communities called tent cities. The population of those homeless is growing and many mayContinue Reading
Little change in Lexington 2 enrollment
2019-08-07
By Al Dozier Enrollment projections for the 2019-2020 School Year show Lexington District 2 continuing at the same level. According to preliminary figures released toContinue Reading
Dining on the Dam sets 2020 date
2019-08-07
The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting Dining on the Dam April 5 next year from 4 pm to 8 pm. AtContinue Reading
Greater focus on financial literacy will help young people get ahead
2019-08-07
Most of us probably remember learning things in high school that we rarely if ever use as adults – like how to calculate the areaContinue Reading
Smokey Bear celebrates 75 years
2019-08-07
Since 1944, Smokey Bear has taught millions of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. Come celebrate Smokey Bear as he turns 75 this Friday,Continue Reading
Shop Road extension opens to traffic
2019-08-07
Shop Road Extension is now open to motorists from Pineview Road to Longwood Road. The new four-lane divided highway runs about a mile and crossesContinue Reading
Man steals West Columbia Police car
2019-08-06
The West Columbia Police Department recently responded to a Burglary in progress on White Avenue in West Columbia. When Officers arrived on scene, the suspectContinue Reading
Lexington One’s George Wham earns honors
2019-08-06
River Bluff High Co-Head Athletic Trainer George S. Wham, ED.D. won multiple honors for promoting health and safety among student athletes. The National Athletic Trainers’Continue Reading
Local educators complete global certification
2019-08-06
Educators from multiple schools recently earned their National Geographic Educator Certification, helping them teach from a global perspective. Newly certified staff include Gilbert High’s JenniferContinue Reading
Lexington Two selected for eLearning program
2019-08-06
Lexington Two has been approved to use eLearning days for school make-up days, one of 10 additional districts approved to participate in the 2019-20 schoolContinue Reading
New restaurant set to open
2019-08-06
Columbia chef and restaurateur Kristian Niemi has announced plans to open a rooftop restaurant and bar atop the Brookland development overlooking the Congaree River. “WhenContinue Reading