By Marilyn Thomas In 2003, Dr. Shane Conner first opened his practice to offer chiropractic treatment to the Lexington community. He soon realized that although his services were beneficial, so much more was needed to offer his patients better care. This awareness inspired him to expand his practice by hiring additional staff—a physical therapist and nurse practitioner—and together this new team, renamed “Collaborative Healthcare,” now provides even more comprehensive services for their clientele. A transplant from North Carolina, Dr. Conner moved to the Midlands after completing an undergraduate degree in audiology at East Carolina University. Following that achievement, he found…
Author: Tracy Tuten
Highlighted Events MONDAY, AUGUST 4 First Day of School for Lexington School District 1 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 First Day of School for Lexington-Richland District 5 The festivities noted for Independence Day are hosted annually, so if you are unable to attend, put them on the calendar for next year! Until then, get your colors on, join in the festivities, and let your patriotism shine. WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 “Fireworks with the Phil” Independence Day Celebration Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia, 6:30pm-9:45pm Start the Fourth early by attending the 5th Annual Orchestral Independence Celebration! This live South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra performance…
Here we are rolling right into our third year and still continuing to expand! We are so appreciative of all of our advertisers and readers who reach out every edition to let me know how much they enjoy Our Town Magazine Our advertisers are top-notch and consistently tell me of the leads they have received; our readers love the poignant and informative editorial content, and we could not be prouder of what we have created for “Our Town”. It is our “labor of love” that we plan to continue to provide. Now, in this edition, Dr. Shane Conner, chiropractor and…
By Guy Smith Ientered a school house as a first grade student in 1963; kindergarten did not exist in Pelion back in those days. Mrs. Garvin, our first grade teacher, had a reputation that preceded her. Even as six year olds we had heard from our older siblings that she was NOT warm and fuzzy, and definitely not a lady to be trifled with. They were right. I still distinctly remember what it looked like under her desk: extra shoes, empty mason jars, spider webs, and dust. As I remember, just one session of exile there was enough to set…
Before you know it, school will be back in session and summer break will be over. Along with the school schedule comes school lunches; don’t despair, we have some fresh, wonderful ideas for back-to-school lunches designed to keep your kids happy and satisfied. So, get that new lunch bag/box and fill it with love, healthy goodness, and quality nourishment the entire year. Make-Ahead Beans and Greens Quesadillas INGREDIENTS: 1 tsp. olive oil 1 c. frozen corn kernels, defrosted 1/2 c. finely chopped red bell pepper 1-15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 c. WP Rawl Farms® Kale…
Mary Ann Hutcheson Humor is Dee Dee Whitehead’s most notable and endearing characteristic. One of the common threads woven into the fabric of her life is her ability to make friends wherever she goes and stay in close touch with them throughout the years. She is an inspiration. Whitehead describes herself as a military brat. Her father was in the army, and the family’s frequent moves resulted in her attending 13 schools in 12 years. She always returned to her Eau Claire community in Columbia, where she loved what she calls her “growing up years.” Whitehead graduated from Eau Claire…
By: Jerry Grimes “At first, you remember everything. You remember the person you were, the things you knew, and did…your independence. And then you know, with absolute certainty, that you are losing it all.” — Peter, a Chapin resident with Alzheimer’s “The little things slipped away first—names, dates, why I’d walked into a room. I laughed it off at first, and blamed age or stress. But the moments of confusion grew longer. One afternoon, I got lost driving home from the grocery store, a route I’d taken for twenty years. That’s when I knew.” Those were the intimidating thoughts that…
By: Rodman Frost It’s 2025, and kids are online endlessly. It’s their world—one where they learn, play, socialize, and even shop. But buried beneath the shiny surface of media reels and gaming chats lies a dark side. The bullies. The scams. The dangers. Here’s the thing: You can’t shut the door. You can’t put the genie back in the bottle. But you can guard the gates. So, how do we keep our youth safe without confining them to a wi-fi proof bubble? Can we manage them without smothering them? Lisa Kejr with Lighthouse for Life, an organization dedicated to eradicating…
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in South Carolina with destructive winds, ten confirmed tornadoes, flooding, and widespread damage to our public utilities system and homes. South Carolina’s location, population growth, elevation, and climate change increase the probability of more damaging storms in the future. Residents should prepare for future storms and, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) emphasizes, “Preparedness is not a one-time effort.” Local preparedness veteran Duwayne Rikard of the Carolina Patriots Association, (Lt. Colonel Duwayne Rikard) is frequently asked to share information on disaster preparedness. Growing up on a farm in the 1970s…
Have you ever found yourself confused about your purpose? You’re not alone. In fact, many people wrestle with understanding what God’s will for their life is. As a Pastor I have met with many people who genuinely want to understand the direction they ought to take in life, but have a hard time figuring it out. I struggled for years wondering if I had “missed it” when my music career didn’t turn out like I thought it would. I had a definite moment where I realized that the sum total of my life was not going to be expressed in…