A landmark church in the historic Dutch Fork Area will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year. Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, located in the Springhill Community near Chapin was dedicated in 1873 with 42 founding members and led by Reverend William Alexander Houck. The church was dedicated “to the service ofContinue Reading
With the start of the school year COVID-19 cases are rising in South Carolina. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said reports of COVID-19 in adolescent emergency room visits have almost doubled over the past week; due partly to the EG.5 variant. It’s highly contagious and affects peopleContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our last article, we discussed the fascinating subject of dreaming and how restful sleep is far better than owning gold. We recently examined eight medical school and university studies by scientists and found common, documented sleep-improvement techniques. Unfortunately, one-third of Americans suffer from sleep problems whichContinue Reading
The Lexington Police Department Foundation Fall Festival will be held at the Icehouse Amphitheater and Pavilion on October 24 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event is seeking sponsorships from local businesses, restaurants, and organizations who would like to participate in the fall-themed, community-focused event. This is a ticketed eventContinue Reading
Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) and their event partners will host the third annual Lakeside Litter Sweep litter cleanup event on Lake Murray on September 16 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. KMB is seeking volunteers to clean up islands, shorelines, boat ramps, roads, and natural areas around the lake.Continue Reading
The annual Chapin Labor Day Festival and Parade is set for this holiday weekend. Saturday, September 2Justin Pepper 5K: Walk, Run, Ruck! begins at 7:00 am at Crooked Creek Park Saturday, September 2Latin Night offers authentic authentic Venezuelan food from Arepa Chef, a food drive benefiting Chapin We Care Center,Continue Reading
The SC Association of Counties (SCAC) awarded Lexington County Attorney Jeff M. Anderson the 2023 David K. Summers Jr. President’s Cup for his public service and dedication to South Carolina county government. Every year, the Association’s president recognizes a county official who has distinguished himself by service to county governmentContinue Reading
The state Department of Motor Vehicles office in Lexington has been formally renamed in honor of Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Harold “Speedy” Wilson. The SCDMV branch at 122 Park Road in Lexington became the latest of its offices to honor a recipient of theContinue Reading
Do you have a fishing rod in your garage? Or maybe even a cane pole? If so, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) invites you to join our Plishing Challenge this summer. Plishing is a combination of the Swedish phrase “plocka upp”, meaning litter pick up, and fishing. The PlishingContinue Reading
SCDOT has opened a new westbound ramp from U.S. 1 (Augusta Road) onto Interstate 20 at West Columbia in Lexington County. Following the recent construction of the new ramp, traffic was detoured off of the old loop ramp during an overnight traffic operation. The old loop lamp will remain permanentlyContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A memorial service is planned Thursday evening at Cecil Woolbright Field for a Chapin High School student-athlete who passed away at his home. The “Celebration of Life” in honor of Fabian Douglas “Tre” Ruff III, 17, will take place at 7:30 p.m. The public is invitedContinue Reading