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Can you believe the Beige Book?

AROUND TOWN The Federal Reserve publishes its “Beige Book” a few times a year. That’s the nickname for its “Summary of Commentary on Current Economic … more

A new church in Irmo

Church Buzz A new option will soon be available if you seek a new church home. Arise Church will launch their first worship service April 14. It is a … more

Biery autopsy leaves questions

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the autopsy results of Vanessa Biery, whose death was reported May 1, 2018. Biery died from an undetermined cause, according to the autopsy … more

Do you have a social media will?

TECH TALK Asocial media will is what it sounds like a plan for what should happen to your online accounts when you die. Google has tried to help. It created an … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Spires to be parade Grand Marshal

The Grand Marshal for the 37th annual Peanut Party Parade will be state Rep. Kit Spires, who serves our 96th District in the State House. The Pelion Peanut Party Steering … more

SCE&G wants $132 more a year from you

SC Electric & Gas aims to raise ratepayers’ bills another $132.72 a year. That’s the average SCE&G is asking the Public Service Commission to let them charge 700,000 ratepayers for … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down? It gets toad away. Q: What did the duck say when he bought lipstick? A: “Put it on my bill.” A blonde and a redhead have a … more

SCANA stock plunges after court loss

It has been a trying week for SCANA executives and their 5,877 employees. It has been an encouraging one for state lawmakers, regulators and 700,000 ratepayers of SCANA subsidiary SC Electric … more

Dominion made secret SCANA bid

Dominion Energy and SCANA secretly offered state lawmakers $300 million to approve buyout plans. That’s what Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey who represents Lexington County says happened. … more

Can politics harm your hard-won reputation?

The Chronicle’s Business blog They say in show business, “Any publicity is good as long as they use your name.” That may work in show business but it’s not the best policy … more

Riding the rails

Down South Arainy night, but not in Georgia. A woman and I were talking when far off a locomotive sounded its mournful horn. With a sigh and wistful look she said, “I’ve never ridden a … more

BC Grammar celebrates 65 years before closing

BC Grammar School No. 1 will celebrate its 65th anniversary May 24. They’ll have an assembly at 10 a.m. in the Hook Avenue school cafeteria followed by a second at 11 a.m., said instructional … more

Voting Is Important — Even When There Isn’t A Presidency at Stake

“City and municipal governments are responsible for concerns, such as police department budgeting, education reform, lower-level courts, and local infrastructure. Although the federal government … more

State treasurer protests Biden’s IRS snooping

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis opposes reporting personal bank account details to the Internal Revenue Service. He and 22 other state financial officers oppose a Biden administration proposal to … 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

It’s a Dog’s Life

This may not make you laugh but here are some Labor Day insights. According to the US Department of Labor, the average American will have 3 to 5 careers, 10 to 12 jobs and will hold each job for … more

Katherine Marie Beaver

Katherine Marie Beaver, 50, of Swansea died August 12, 2021. Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home was in charge. more

Jan Lowman Smith

Jan Lowman Smith, 62, of Chapin died July 19, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Robin Washburn Campbell

Robin Washburn Campbell, 93, of Chapin, formerly of Orangeburg, died June 14, 2021. Dukes-Harley Funeral Home was in charge. more

Lexington lieutenant named best in state

Lt. Travis Felder has been recognized by the South Carolina Jail Administrators Association as the state’s top detention supervisor. Felder serves in the Lexington County Detention Center and … more

Farm tax credits available

Agribusiness operators may qualify for tax credits that save money. Some s tax credits are nonrefundable. That means they cannot reduce tax liability below zero. Details available online at … more

Are Bradford pear trees a blight?

You can’t help but notice the beauty of Bradford pears in full bloom in Lexington County. But many homeowners do not realize that their trees can be responsible for the spread of an invasive … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Kids say cute things. Mary’s teacher asked if you were stranded on a desert island who would you like most to be with?” “Uncle Mike,” Mary said. “What’s so special about … more
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