After a fire and explosion at Tin Products last week, Lexington County officials were hoping to get the plant closed. An explosion and fire at Tin Products near Lexington caused the company to shut down, at least for a few days, last week. See picture of Jane Taylor and Karen Joiner on page 1 and volunteer training story on page 3. A partial solution to traffic congestion on Highway 6 south of Lexington is on its way. See this week s newspaper for full details.
Today is a busy day for florists.
Crack sealing for the next couple weeks on SC 6 from Lake Murray Dam to Lexington. See picture on page 3. To celebrate the abundance and affordability of food in America, Frances Price of Gilbert, chairperson of the S.C. Farm Bureau Women s Committee, met with Governor Jim Hodges, recently for the official signing of a proclamation declaring February 7, as Food Check-Out Day in South Carolina. With a filling plate of chicken barbeque and plenty of talk about redistricting going on, the Lexington County Farm Bureau dinner for the legislative delegation and county elected officials met its goal of providing a time to socialize as well as discuss issues. A tea for retired educators will be held Monday, Feb. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lowman Home s Daily Life Center.