Lauren Svensen, APRN, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner, recently opened Spirit Primary Care in Murraywood Centre. The health clinic is designed for adults that are in need of affordable healthcare. The direct primary care method offers an affordable membership fee of $75 per month and patients may visit the clinicContinue Reading
Open Letter Did you know you can see your work history online all the way back to your first job? Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your Social Security benefits. We keep track of your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve earned overContinue Reading
A former correctional officer at the Lexington County Detention Center has been charged with malicious injury to property for her alleged role in damaging a woman’s car and home in June. Dominique Simone Morton, 28, is charged with two counts of malicious injury to personal property, according to arrest warrants.Continue Reading
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Congaree National Park is increasing access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemicContinue Reading
After receiving final approval from the South Carolina Commerce Department, The Big Red Barn Retreat has announced the 3rd Annual Summer Jam concert presented by Sonic DriveIn. The concert will be held on September 18 from 7 – 10:30 pm at the Palmetto Citizens Amphitheater at Doko Meadows Park inContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement on voting against the USPS Fairness Act: “Although I did vote for the Republican motion to recommit with instructions, I ultimately voted against the USPS Fairness Act. It is disappointing that House Democrats refused to work with Republicans and instead put forward a partisanContinue Reading
Saying Thank you and Goodbye to a True Irmo Gentleman Randy Jones was a private and modest man who asked for no ‘hoopla’ upon his death. He just wanted to fade away, unnoticed. After a fierce and brutal battle with cancer, Randy’s body has finally said goodbye to his Soul.Continue Reading
By CT McDonald There is a new baseball championship team based here in the midlands, and its home is west of the Saluda River in Lexington County. West Columbia Post 79 won the South Carolina American League Baseball Summer League (SCALBSL) state championship in a four-team tournament of finalistContinue Reading
Letter to Editor What has the Town Council been smoking to approve this kind of buffoonery? A virtual Okrastrut that is going to cost an estimated $43,700? Really. And what exactly do we get for the money? An event that nobody is going to attend. How exactly do you haveContinue Reading
Dominion Energy South Carolina has filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina an application requesting an overall 7.75 percent increase to its retail electric rates. The requested adjustment equates to an increase of less than 1 percent per year for the typical customer since base rates were lastContinue Reading
Central Carolina Community Foundation invites Richland and Lexington County residents to join a community-focused, conversation-based initiative by hosting a virtual or socially distanced gathering during On the Table. Previously a day of conversations, On the Table has been expanded to a full week, October 4-10. Register to be a hostContinue Reading