Koon’s Watch Our patrol deputies respond to a multitude of calls for service all day, every day. With many requests, these calls can consume an entire shift. However, there’s also a need for deputies to be available on our roadways to make sure residents and visitors are obeying traffic laws,Continue Reading
Domino’s franchise-owned locations are looking to hire more than 300 new team members across 20 stores throughout the Greater Columbia area. The positions include delivery drivers, assistant managers and managers. “Domino’s works hard to serve local communities across the country and this area is no different,” said Greg Fox, aContinue Reading
The Newberry Opera House will officially raise the curtain on August 15 with Black Jacket Symphony and their tribute to Prince’s “Purple Rain” album. The Board of Directors along with the staff have been planning for reduced capacity seating, enhanced sanitation, updated concessions protocols and additional safety initiatives. • GuestsContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair October 20 and 21. Find details leading up to the event at www.scstatefair.org.“In the midst of the worst global crisis of our lifetime, we wanted to give the community something positive to look forward to,” saidContinue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott presented graduation certificates to the first class of interns with the new Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Internship Program, August 4, at RCSD headquarters. The RCSD Internship program began June 9 with an initial class of 13 interns: College andContinue Reading
It’s been 100 years since the 19th Amendment passed, which gave women the right to vote, and the South Carolina State Museum is honoring the 100th Anniversary with a new exhibit, A Voice of Her Own: South Carolina Women in Politics. To celebrate, the museum is offering free general admissionContinue Reading
Chief Terrence Green would like the Town of Lexington community to know that the Lexington Police Department actively searching for Desmond Quiana Hampton, age 18 of Lexington, South Carolina. He is wanted for his involvement in a recent armed robbery. On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Desmond Hampton,Continue Reading
By Al Dozier The Chapin Town Council made a property tax millage rate adjustment for the Tax Year but it will have a very small impact on taxpayers. The adjustment, adopted unanimously at the Aug. 4 council meeting, will increase taxesContinue Reading
River Springs principal Matt Gams announced at a ceremony held at River Springs that the 2019-2020 River Springs Teacher of the Year was kindergarten teacher Phyllis Griggs. Gams said, “I am happy to present Mrs. Griggs with this honor as she has exemplified incredible dedication to her students and toContinue Reading
Lexington-Richland School District Five will hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies in early June, implementing social distancing and other health measures for graduates and their guests. Ceremonies for Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School, Irmo High School and Spring Hill High School will be held at the district’s three highContinue Reading
Boat owners who have made the leap into investing in a better quality of life on the lake know the benefit of keeping their investment safe. Many worry about the cost of storage and maintenance for their floating source of fun. However, any concern of money and other life stressesContinue Reading