The latest covid data shows SC is doing better than the rest of the world. Chronicle reader and author Jay Schabacker has compiled these numbers. They show, among other data, that SC's … more

Lexington County and SC deaths remain fortunately low although case rates are high. No covid deaths were reported in the county Thursday. SC reported 11 confirmed and 4 … more

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who died in  a collision. The accident occurred about 1:45 pm Dec. 23 in the 3400 block of US 321 (Charleston Highway) … more

One person is dead and three others injured in a 4-vehicle crash near the State Farmer's Market Wednesday afternoon. The person died after a car went airborn and landed on top of another, said … more

Irmo Fire crews along with area fire crews rescued 6 people in an Irmo apartment fire Wednesday. Two children were dropped by their mother from the 3rd story and were caught by … more

Expanded covid-19 testing is paying off. The number of new cases may be intimidating but early detection can save lives. SC health officials reported 210 new Lexington County cases … more

All in-person Lexington 2 students will receive remote learning the 1st week back from winter break. Classes from Monday, Jan. 4, to Friday, Jan. 8, will be remote for pre-K-12. … more

By Jerry Bellune JerryBellune@yahoo.com It's no secret that state officials are collecting millions of dollars in gas tax money. And it's no secret that they have little to show … more

SC health officials reported 15 confirmed covid deaths Tuesday. None were in Lexington or Richland counties. It was the lowest fatality count in 8 days. The state's case count remains … more

Grandma will get covid vaccine – if she wants it. All Moderna vaccine for South Carolina will go to long-term care facilities until all their residents have had an opportunity to be vaccinated, … more