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Airport’s Lawrence worthy of more college offers

Nanders Lawrence has a had a career for the Airport High School football team record books. Known as ‘Butch’ on campus, Lawrence earned a reputation as a versatile athlete. He played at the … more
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Mission Lexington collects food, gifts

Around 20 Mission Lexington volunteers worked at the Lexington Walmart to collect donations Saturday, Dec. 7. They were collecting food, clothes, toys, toiletries and other items for the annual … more
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2 Christmas performances set for ‘Tapestry of light’ concert

The choirs from Pilgrim Lutheran Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church will jointly present Joseph Martin’s ,Tapestry of Light: A Celtic Christmas Celebration .   The first performance … more

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

B-L High School a semifinalist for Palmetto’s Finest Award

Special to the Chronicle Batesburg-Leesville High School in Lexington County School District 3 has been named as a semifinalist for the 2019-2020 Palmetto’s Finest awards. B-L High School … more

Lester W. Johnson Jr.,

74, of West Columbia died Oct. 17, 2019. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

Coming Attractions

Our new Church Buzz section allows churches, nonprofits and other organizations to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me for more … more

Town to pay Saluda polluter $7.25M

Lexington town officials feel they won their battle with a river polluter. A Lexington County jury set the price the town will pay – $7.25 million – for the former Carolina Water Company … more
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Academy receives $18,000 art grant

Busbee Creative Arts Academy has been honored for its art program. The academy received a Distinguished Arts Program grant from the SC Department of Education. This is the 3rd consecutive … more

Are you accountable?

BEHIND THE MIKE APart 1 ccountability is about character. One must have character because it is the glue that ties commitment to results. Otherwise, why bother … more
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A battle where no one died

It started between hungry men over a bunch of cows. On the morning of Nov. 16, 1781, patriot militia surprised British loyalist foragers looking for food at Tarrar Springs near Lexington. … more

It is a life well lived

BEHIND THE MIKE They sent her home to die. At 90 years of age, life does not owe anyone a refund. The natural cycle of life has an expiration date, despite all that one … more
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THE WORLD OUTDOORS: A State Park view from a Ranger

THERE ARE TWO very different ways to look at a state park, as a visitor or as a ranger. You can look at a state park as a visitor or as a ranger. For the first time, I got to see a state … more

news in brief

Former South Congaree pastor arrested for child rape A former South Congaree pastor has been charged with at least 12 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child. William Oswald, … more

Santee Cooper: No plan to pay off $4B nuke debt

Santee Cooper officials say they have no $4 billion nuclear debt recovery plan. In what some call an astonishing admission, the officials who supply electricity for Mid-Carolina Electric members … more
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State filled potholes, can’t say where

State work crews patched about 43,000 potholes from Jan. 10 to Feb. 3. This was a rough estimate during the Department of Transportation’s heavily promoted “Pothole Blitz.” DOT head … more
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Where are your gas taxes going?

we’re Gonna need a bigger bowl State transportation officials spent $1,430,657 on Lexington County road repairs last year. That sounds like a lot until you … more
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It’s Girl Scout cookie time!

Around rEd BAnK It’s Girl Scout Cookie time. Starting tomorrow scouts will canvas neighborhoods door to door taking orders for your favorite cookies. Watch out for them as … more
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H.S. BASKETBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Flock to the Block at AHS Oct. 12

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA Airport High Eagles have a treat in store. Eagles for a Cause is presenting Flock to the Block, 4-7 p.m., Oct. 12, at Airport High School. … more

SC to borrow more money

State lawmakers plan to push a massive borrowing bill next year. But they aren’t likely to talk about the huge reserves some state agencies sit on – including themselves. State agencies … more
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Arriving in Cebu ’

The Chronicle’s Mark Bellune traveled to Cebu, Philippines, recently to see a friend. He learned much of the history and culture of the nation of islands in the Pacific, living with locals for 2 … more

Lexington owner sells 93.1 The Lake

Midlands Media Group has acquired Lexington radio station WZMJ, 93.1 The Lake. Long-time Lexington resident and Lake Murray Communications founder Mike Willis is the seller. The transition … more
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Project to light dam walkway after dark

If the Dreher Shoals Dam walkway was lit, would you use it after dark? Many people say they would because it’s cooler than using it on sweltering summer days. They also like the safety … more
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Lawmakers face a sales tax test

Lawmakers performed the unexpected last week. Both House and Senate called Dominion Energy’s bluff and killed the unpopular Base Load Review Act. They also cut SC Electric & Gas rates from 18% … more
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