This week we reconvened in Columbia after a week of virtual meetings. I am glad to report much progress was made this week for our state, from improving the expediency and transparency behind the COVID-19 vaccination process, resolving the issue of Santee Cooper, to improvements in education and teacher pay,Continue Reading
Maria Aulenbacher’s first pandemic was the 1919 Spanish flu. Now 111, South Carolina’s oldest resident wants to be protected for this pandemic, which is why she and her 70-plus daughter and son-in-law all got their COVID-19 vaccines together at Prisma Health. The Upstate family received their first dose of theContinue Reading
By CT McDonald Local high school teams are nearing the end of their winter sports seasons, with many of them playing their final regular season games this week. Those with region games to make-up will wrap up their seasons soon, while others will complete it in Friday’s games. DUTCH FORKContinue Reading
School District Five is in need of additional substitute teachers for the 2020–2021 school year. The COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door to first-time substitute teachers who can support students while starting a new career path. These roles are optimal for parents, unemployed professionals and college students, or anyone whoContinue Reading
The Salvation Army of the Midlands would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks to the Midlands community for generously donating at the red kettles this past Christmas season! The Salvation Army of the Midlands Red Kettle Campaign raised a grand total of over $316,000 this past Christmas season.Continue Reading
By Al Dozier At a work session Tuesday the Irmo Town Council continued discussions on taking over Blue Granite Water services in the Irmo area. Representatives from the city of Columbia’s Water Department joined the discussion Tuesday and advised the council that they saw no problem with the town assumingContinue Reading
The newsletter on my work in Congress as the Representative for South Carolina’s Second District. Coronavirus Resources Our country is still working to recover from the pandemic and it is important to stay healthy and safe. Please continue following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to help keep you, yourContinue Reading
Seeking to maintain its proficiency in emergency services during a pandemic,when routine in-person meetings cannot be held, Civil Air Patrol's South Carolina Wing is conducting a virtual tabletop mission exercise this Saturday, January 30, using on-line collaboration resources. The exercise simulates an active incident command center, coordinating disaster relief andContinue Reading
Lexington County arrested a man Thursday after finding more than 90 pounds of marijuana in his home. Javier Ayala, 26, is charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “We received a community tip drug activity was taking place at Ayala’sContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Lexington-Richland District 5 is moving forward with its plan to return to face-to-face learning five days a week on Feb. 1 despite protest demonstrations that took place just before the Jan. 25 board meeting at Irmo High School. The district has been observing face-to-face learning four daysContinue Reading
Lexington County deputies have arrested a Lexington man accused of fatally shooting a man at a business early Sunday morning. Regin Nicreis Oakman, 26, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest reports. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Michael LewisContinue Reading