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Body of Lexington County Man Found After Boat Abandoned in Lake Murray

The body of David “Neil” Grantham, 36, was recovered from Lake Murray late on the morning of Nov. 6, per a spokesperson for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The department posted … more
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West Columbia cyclist dies in wreck

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher is releasing the identity of the person who was killed due to a motorcycle vs. vehicle accident at the intersection of Charleston Highway and Pine Ridge Drive … more

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Richard “Rick” Dean Pruitt

Richard “Rick” Dean Pruitt, 32, of West Columbia died July 14, 2021. more

Western wildfire smoke expected here

Have you seen or smelled it yet? Health officials are cautioning Lexington County residents about smoke fronm western wildfires. SC Department of Health and Environmental Control officials … more

Evelyn Jeanette Lee

Evelyn Jeanette Lee, 92, of Gaston died June 15, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO AREA EVENTS To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to … more

These Cherrys bombed

There’s no polite way to say this, so here goes: Some entertainers are so bad, they stink. Think William Hung, whose atrocious rendition of “She Bangs” on American Idol earned … more
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Who won the Pinewood Derby?

Gilbert Scout Pack 60 held their annual Pinewood Derby last weekend. Pack 60 Scouts worked for weeks designing and making their own cars to race. The Scouts and their families look forward … more
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Watch out for your fingers

Many Lexington County residents in the 19th and early 20th centuries got molasses from sugar cane. It was either grown locally or elsewhere in the south. Sugar cane, grown in low-lying … more
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Richard Tyler Hook

LEXINGTON – Richard Tyler Hook, the son of Richard and Kristin (Wingard) Hook, passed away on January 20, 2021. Tyler was born and raised in Lexington, South Carolina and leaves a farflung … more

What’s slowing vaccinations?

The Chronicle isn’t alone in wanting vaccine details from SC health officials. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster and Democrat Sen. Dick Harpootlian both called for an explanation of why it is … more
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What illness taught me

People ask, “Has the Holy Cow History column gone away?” No. In fact, it’s returning to The Chronicle next week. But the prolonged absence deserves an explanation. For years, I … more

Ratepayers avoid $137.5M fine

Here’s some welcome news for ratepayers. Dominion Energy will have to pay a $137.5 million fraud settlement but cannot charge it to its ratepayers. Office of Regulatory Staff Director … more
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Coming Attractions

Our Coming Attractions section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me at 803-348-0243 or email … more
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Northside Christian Academy earns state runner-up in volleyball

The 2020 season will go down as an historic one for the Northside Christian Academy volleyball team. The Lady Crusaders claimed a share of the Region 2A title and made a run for their 1st ever … more
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HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Airport’s Ja’mese Corbitt with the serve versus Dreher. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE Chapin’s Olivia Brown against Mid-Carolina on Oct. 14. PHOTO | WWW.GOFLASHWIN.COM The River Bluff … more

Prove ‘em wrong

Even if you have heard this story it’s worth retelling. When South Carolina football coach Marvin Bass hired skinny little Lou Holtz as an assistant, Lou didn’t look much like the 300-pound … more

New trail to go from dam to zoo

Would you like to walk from the Lake Murray dam to Riverbanks Zoo? A proposed trail – the Lower Saluda River Greenway – would connect both. Now the Saluda Riverwalk extends from … more

Lexington County farmers adapt

You may have heard that farm crops elsewhere are rotting in the fields. Without workers and markets to sell to, farmers have little choice. Not so in Lexington County and the rest of the … more
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Online tutoring for SC students

D o you have a child or grandchild who’s out of school? The South Carolina State Library wants to help. The library is giving students, parents, and educators access to on line tutoring, … more
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State to give you $100 tax credit

Lawmakers plan to share part of their $1.8 billion surplus with you. The House agreed to refund $128 million to taxpayers in an income tax credit of $100 per tax return, Rep. Chip Huggins of … more
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SCANA execs hid facts, leading to federal charges

Federal officials say top SCANA executives lied about a nuclear report. For months, they tried to keep it secret and alter it. The author of the report was Bechtel Corp., among the … more
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Lexington County Chili Cookoff

Registration is underway for the 2020 Lexington County Cookout. The event will take place Feb. 9 at the Icehouse Amphitheater at 107 West Main St. The contest will recognize 15 to 20 gallon chili … more

LAST HURRAH

High school football’s All-Star season started this past Saturday in a familiar way. Quarterback Tyler Olenchuk’s Dutch Fork High football career ended with an overtime touchdown pass. … more
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