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Benefit ride for Mark Wannamaker

Sandy Run Community Center, Bunky’s, Country Tavern, Breakaway’s and The Barn plan a benefit ride for Mark Wannamaker Saturday, May 15. $15 for one rider and $20 for a couple. Registration … more

Will SC gain 7th seat in Congress?

South Carolina’s growth to 5.27 million in 10 years may mean another seat in Congress. Georgia and North Carolina are already expected to gain 1 seat each. Texas is expected to gain 3 new … more

Fort’s Pond photos needed

If you have photos of Fort’s Pond when there was a wooden bridge across the spillway, or if you remember this bridge, please contact Frank Shumpert at the IGA Corporate Offices. Pelion … more

A shocking story

These, as Thomas Paine famously wrote more than 250 years ago, are the times that try men’s souls. Women’s, too. Despite the covid pandemic, I had a small test myself the other day. I got to … more

Senate passes heartbeat abortion bill

The SC Senate passed 30- 13 a bill to ban almost all abortions last Thursday. It now heads to the House where it passed easily in past years. Gov. Henry McMaster has said he will sign it. … more

OUR GUARD’S CRITICAL ROLE IN THE PANDEMIC

You may not know this because they work quietly and without fan fare. Our SC National Guard – many of them your neighbors in Lexington County – have been supplying covid-19 relief across the … more

Be wary of covid, ID theft scams

Now that vaccines are a reality, the FDA is again warning the public about covid-19 related scams. The agency worries that misleading products may keep Americans from seeking treatment or getting … more

Your most memorable Christmas

All of us have memorable Christmas stories. We bet you have a great one, too. Each year we invite readers like you to share your story with other readers. Please keep your story to 250 … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

At the Big Dogs Association convention, I heard some people jokes. Men think a girl’s dream is to find the perfect man. No. Girl’s dream of eating anything and not getting fat. The way … more

Make it a safe Thanksgiving

M ove over, Mr. Traditional Turkey. You are not the focus this year. Our focus is on safety from covid-19 as families and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. This is all part of our “new … more

We must end regulated monopolies

If you were told you could operate a business with no competition, you would want to know what the catch is. The catch is that it would have to be a regulated monopoly. What’s more, you could … more

How Santee Cooper failed its customers

An asset like Santee Cooper should benefit its owners and customers. Those owners are state taxpayers. Those customers are Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative members who buy its power. … more

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

River Bluff girls’ tennis coach Brian Lim with Liyan Zhu who won her 100th and 101st career match. PHOTO | WWW.RIVERBLUFFATHLETICS.COM more

SCISA TEAMS OPEN PLAY

Northside Christian Academy’s Jake Daniel (3) and Brayden Ross (1) team up for the tackle on Andrew Jackson Academy quarterback Clay Brunson. High school football kicked off in Lexington County … more

VOTE FOR H.S. FOOTBALL EDITION COVER

This is the last week for voting on the 2020 Lexington County Chronicle High School Football Preview Edition. The special tabloid will feature profiles, pictures, rosters and schedules of all 15 … more

A snap of a spring salad

This is an easy spring salad that I was first served years ago at a church luncheon in Charleston. I have made it ever since. The ingredients are easy to find and the flavors are interesting and … more

Collard greens well cooked are a Southerner’s treat

T he soft rain raps on the car as we drive into the Lexington County countryside. We pass many acres of fields, either being harvested or newly planted. There are so many shades of green it would be … more

Staying sober during a pandemic

What happens to those struggling with substance abuse or misuse during a pandemic? Due to social distancing and COVID-19 prevention, not everyone will be able to get the help they need. That’s … more

Experts: voting machine hacks not a big concern

Were you worried about tampering for Saturday’s Democratic Primary? Election tampering has been a topic of discussion since before the 2016 election. Claims of foreign intervention and … more

food and fun

A TASTE OF LAKE MURRAY: Mar. 5, 6:30 pm, Double-Tree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia. Tickets $75 per person. Visit www.tasteoflakemurray.com or call 782-5940. Proceeds support 4th of July … more

Chapin 10-U team to become Blowfish

LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH The Lexington County Blowfish are headed to Chapin. That’s right. The Lexington County Blowfish have partnered with a Lexington County … more

Ronald “Ronnie” Fraser Buff Sr.,

72, of West Columbia died Nov. 28, 2019. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Irmo High School leadership group serving community

Irmo High School International School for the Arts Student Ambassador Anthony Washington walks outside during recess at Irmo Middle School and immediately draws a crowd of students wanting to talk to … more

Aleshia Michelle Doub Owens,

34, of West Columbia died Oct. 11, 2019. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Former county council chair passes away

Lexington County Councilman and Chairman Bill Banning passed away last Friday morning. Banning represented the residents of District 8 in West Columbia for 16 years. During his tenure, … more
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