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
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Curlee, a native of Winnsboro, South Carolina, is serving aboard the hospital ship USNS Comfort as part of the efforts by the U.S Navy in response to COVID-19. Comfort arrived in New York withContinue Reading
LEXINGTON TWO TO PROVIDE FREE BREAKFAST, LUNCH BAGS AT SCHOOL SITES AND BY BUS AS LONG AS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED Lexington Two will serve free breakfast and lunch weekdays, Monday through Friday, to any child in need while schools are closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Meals for youthContinue Reading
While it is imperative for local government to continue to operate during States of Emergency, it is equally imperative for local governments to take steps to minimize the need for large gatherings in order to protect public health and safety and the health and safety of local government officials andContinue Reading
In light of the current health challenge, the members of the Lexington Woman’s Club will not hold their tournament on March 30 and have decided to cancel the event for this year.Continue Reading
Featuring over 50 wines for tasting and 18 of the Midlands’ best restaurants Tasting Notes is the annual wine and food celebration to benefit the SC Philharmonic. World-class vintners and the best restaurants in Columbia set the stage for an evening of epicurean delights. We also host a large silentContinue Reading
As the Coronavirus continues to attack, it is important to stay healthy and safe. Please use the below information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to help keep you, your family, and your friends protected against this disease. SymptomsThis illness has been recorded with a spectrum of severity, fromContinue Reading
Four-Time 5A State Championship Dutch Fork High School Football Team was recognized Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Statehouse. Pictured are: Dutch Fork High School Football Team, Coach Tom Knotts, Representative Micah Caskey and Representative Chip HugginsContinue Reading