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Fire Prevention Week at Frances Mack Intermediate School

Frances Mack Intermediate School (FMIS) took part in Fire Prevention Week October 6-12. The National Fire Protection Association’s theme this year is, “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and … more

Harriett Harman Kaiser,

76, of Gilbert died Sept. 24, 2019. more

County firefighter killed on duty

Lexington County Fire Service Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum was fatally struck by a semi-truck while responding to a motor-vehicle collision last Friday. Quattlebaum’s unit was dispatched to … more
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Gaston, Columbia students threaten schools

2 more Lexington County schools were threatened less than a week apart. An 8th grader at Sandhills Middle School in Gaston is charged with threatening a student and carrying a knife to school … more
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Health experts: ‘Vaping’ dangerous

Vaping may be a threat to your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently stated that e-cigarettes expose users to little-known substances. The CDC says the product is … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

Don’t worry about what people think, they don’t do it very often. Teacher: George Washington not only chopped down his father’s cherry tree, but also admitted doing it. Now, do you know … more
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Beware those kissing bugs

health wanted Last week I covered about how to cure bees, wasps and hornet stings. This week and next you will see more about other insects to be wary of while you are … more

Have Opinions?

We welcome your letters Letters to the editor give Chronicle readers a way to raise concerns. Our deadline for letters is 2 pm Friday. Send them to Chronicleletter@gmail.com . more

The horrible waste of war

Itook a walk along the historic coast of Normandy in the country of France. It was a lovely day for strolling along the seashore. Men were sleeping on the sand, some of them sleeping forever. … more
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Gilbert baseball coach seeks to add 3rd state title to career milestones

SPRING PLAYOFFS Certain numbers carry a memory, while others carry significance. In baseball, that number may be 755, or 3,000. The number 4,256 means the world to … more
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Keeping everyone safe on the road

Koon's Watch The month of April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The goal of the month is to spread the message about the dangers of distracted driving, and to … more

Prices falling on household goods

Food, gas and health care prices will be lower this year. The overall price of groceries is expected to rise slightly in 2019, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Price Outlook reported … more
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Malfunction junction plan finally underway

The SC Department of Transportation is moving on its top state interstate priority. The Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Improvement Project is now accepting qualification statements … more
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Chamber recognizes student entrepreneur

Taylor Jackson is many things at Brookland-Cayce High School. She’s a member of the Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, a Bearcat Ambassador and a varsity volleyball player. Now, … more
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Two ‘gentle’ men shaped my life

BEHIND THE MIKE Over the years, I have written about the many heroes of mine that have shaped and molded my life. Two such men were William Moses and Joseph Bedenbaugh, a … more
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SC Electric & Gas: 2018 in Retrospect

Looking back on 10 years of fruitless nuclear effort, one thing seems clear: SC Electric & Gas, its owners at Lexington County-based SCANA Corp., its partners at Santee Cooper and its … more
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Clemson, South Carolina learn bowl destinations

COLLEGE SIGNINGS The College Football Playoff and the Goodyear Cotton Bowl announced this past Sunday the 2nd-seeded Clemson Tigers will face the third-seeded Notre Dame … more
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Chronicle Book Club

Linda Maguire, author of the mystery “The Principal,” recommends reading David Baldacci’s semi-autobiographical “Wish You Well” for Thansgiving. Linda is a retired Lexington teacher who … more

Christmas crafts on sale Sept. 29

Around gilbert & summit It’s time for the annual Gilbert-Summit Senior Center craft fundraiser. For several months, the crafters have been making beautiful crafts to sell. … more

Where to get help for your business

Starting a business can be intimidating. That’s the observation of Earl Gregorich, a certified business adviser with the SC Small Business Administration. He spoke at the recent Greater … more
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Carrier brings 150 jobs to county

AROUND TOWN Air Wisconsin, a regional carrier for United operating as United Express, has announced plans to locate their newest flight crew base at Columbia Metropolitan … more
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We pay highest US electric rates

Feeling the impact of soaring temperatures on your ever-increasing electric bill? You’re not alone. An online WalletHub study revealed US energy costs between 5% and 22% of families’ … more
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Feeling perplexed in your empty nest?

LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE Ten years ago I took my best friend on a Jamaican vacation. As single mothers with three kids each, you can imagine how glad we were for the trip. … more
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Man sentenced to 40 years for murders of U.S. service members

Joseph Elijah Mills, a 27 year old Newberry County man,  was sentenced last week to 40 years,  without the possibility of parole,  for the murders of Charles Allen Judge … more
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