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Lexington County Man Gets 13 Years for Selling Heroin Mixed With Fentanyl

A Lexington County man was sentenced to 13 years on Oct. 28 for trafficking heroin mixed with fentanyl. Gilbert Lewis, 33, of Gilbert pled guilty to the charges before Chief Administrative Judge … more
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Caroline Derrenbacher Swicegood

Caroline Derrenbacher Swicegood, 83, of West Columbia died Oct. 13, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Pick your pumpkin the right way

T he weather fell right in with the 1st day of fall Sept. 22. What a refreshing change to feel a cooler crisper air and a sign of changing seasons. Pumpkins and mums are dotting the countryside … more
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“Chronic Knee Pain Helped With Amazing New Technique.”

I’m going to ask you a simple question... “Are you interested in helping getting rid of your knee pain?” Do you think that you’d be open to doing something that would really … more

Emma Bowers Watton

Emma Bowers Watton, of Gaston, died Aug. 6, 2021. more

FLIPPING 4 THE BLOWFISH

Ella Froedge of the Distinguished Young Women of South Carolina does a full flip before making the 1st pitch prior to the July 23 game between the Lexington County Blowfish and Savannah Bananas. … more

Robert Joseph “Bob” McNish

Robert Joseph “Bob” McNish, 99, of West Columbia died June 16, 2021, Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

An Italian fantasy in Lexington

Looking for a quiet get-a-way in town? Unbelievable is this hidden gem, The Villa at 15 Taylor Circle, Lexington. It’s tucked away off the beaten path. For almost 2 decades. owners Rebecca and … more
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The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation recently awarded Deputy Andrew Chaves based on his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty at Saxe Gotha Elementary School. Chaves found a … more

Tax return rejection scam

Have you filed your 2020 taxes yet? If not, that’s okay. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service extended the federal income tax filing due date to May 17. After you file, don’t … more
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Road officials sit on our gas tax dollars

In a single year, surplus gas-tax-hike revenues grew by more than a quarter of a billion dollars, or 50%, to $752 million. We repeatedly have pointed out the growing reserve that the Department … more
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DEATH NOTICES

James Frank Algar, 93, of Lexington died Jan. 25, 2021. James R. Bazemore, 82, of Pelion died Jan. 31, 2021. Caughman-Harman funeral Home was in charge. Carol Smith Burner, 92, of Lexington … more

Are you ready to get shot?

New Year 2021 rolls in with lots of hope that a “shot in the arm” will end pandemic 2020. As vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and others roll out, recipients rush to receive this magical cure. … more
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Daisy’s post-Christmas report

Brrrr! It’s cold! Santa not only brought gifts but also North Pole air and brisk wind. Christmas day was the coldest day of the year. Families had to scramble and adjust plans from garage or … more
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5 STRAIGHT TITLES FOR DUTCH FORK

The Dutch Fork football team celebrates after receiving the SC High School League Class 5A plaque for a state-record 5th consecutive year this past Friday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium after a 28-6 … more

Nature’s engineers

Back when I worked in wildlife cinematography, I tried to film the beavers on an old woodland pond back home. I’d get up before dark and hide in bushes. I never shot one frame of them. … more
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Media discredit Hunter Biden reports

Chronicle reader Tim Houghtaling writes from Florida: On Oct. 23, 2020, Foreign Policy’s James Palmer broke the news “they” were out to get Hunter Biden. He quoted NBC News Now about “a … more

Chronicle Country teams vie for SC High School League titles

The SC High School League cross-country state championships will take Thursday and Friday at the Sandhill Research and Educational Center in Columbia. It kicks off Thursday with the Class 3A … more
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Gilbert, Lexington win Lower State titles

It was business as usual Monday for 1 Lexington School District 1 golfer team and a historic time for another. Lexington High School rolled to victory at the SC High School League Class 5A Lower … more
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Strength and conditioning

September Major Golf Championships are wonderful. The 2020 US Open was extraordinary and fun. The final round featured 2 of the most interesting players in the game today. Their styles and … more
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UofSC students spike covid-19 cases

University of South Carolina students’ return has had an alarming effect. Columbia covid-19 cases climbed dramatically to 1,083 in the last 7 days. 404 cases Saturday and 193 Sunday were … more
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How free are we?

M ost of us seniors have had it in our minds for many years that America is THE “land of the free.” Apparently, the rest of the world does not think so. I was shocked when I googled the … more
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Bears, stories and food keep us happy

W hat are you doing to pass the time with kids doing school work from home and many of you not working? Several activities are making the rounds in local neighborhoods. The Regency Square … more
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DEATH NOTICES

Jason Watha Ballington, Jr., 93, of West Columbia passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. Jeannie Elizabeth Wynne Burkett, 68, of West Columbia died March 15, 2020. … more

Kids with nothing to do

The Belize Baseball project is not about collecting baseball equipment. Yet collecting baseball equipment is necessary for the kids to play. Belize Baseball is about giving Latin American … more
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