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Never give up

The pessimists say Tiger Woods will never play pro golf again. They either forget Tiger’s will or ignore the lesson of another golfing great, Ben Hogan. Tiger was asked at the 2018 Masters in … more

The farm’s smelliest place

The kitchen in the 19th century was often the busiest, hottest and sometimes, smelliest place on a farm or plantation. In rural areas, kitchens were usually separated from the main house due to … more

Stimulus bill bails out billionaires

The new “stimulus” bill contains a lot of giveaways for renewable energy. Wind and solar generation projects are huge tax shelters for Wall Street billionaires The bill extends the … more

Take care of your dollars in 2021

A business broker friend congratulated us on our financial management during the 2020 pandemic. He said we did not lose near as much money as many other small businesses. We appreciate his … more

Ex-cop charged with raping girl

A former Greenville County deputy who was fired in 2019 after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge is now accused of sexually assaulting a teen girl and soliciting sexual images from her, … more

How to get high email open rates

Have you heard marketers or bloggers brag about the high number of addresses on their email lists? A blogger said he had more than 5 million. Wonder how many actually open his emails? What does it … more

The Chapin High School

The Chapin High School football team makes its entrance onto Cecil Woolbright Field for its Oct. 30 game against Irmo. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE more

CRUNCH TIME

The public high school football season started just 4 weeks ago. With 3 weeks remaining, its now headed into the home stretch for post-season. This year, the final 3 games are critical as … more

Mr. Clifford’s wild turkey heaven

Driving a country road last week, I spied two wild turkeys. They resurrected Childhood, Georgia, where I worked for a grocer, Clifford M. Goolsby. Each spring The Lincoln Journal ran a … more

Are you ready for pro sports here?

Gov. Henry McMaster stands ready to roll out the red carpet. With Sunday’s Darlington 400’s success, professional sports are being considered in reopening our economy. At its most … more

Memory care community opening soon

Despite the covid-19 crisis, Westminster Memory Care is optimistic about opening its doors. The new facility is on Park Rd. at Old Cherokee Rd. in Lexington. The community is built … more

Chop shop busted

Lexington County deputies have arrested a man charged in connection to the operation of an alleged chop shop near Pelion. Stephen Johnson Craft II, 41, is charged with 2 counts of removing or … more

Gov. wants $45M to fight corona virus

SC Gov. Henry McMaster wants to use $45 million in tax money in response to the COVID-19 virus. McMaster requested Mar. 12 that the South Carolina General Assembly pass a joint resolution to … more

In the running

Lexington businessman Johnny Jeffcoat announced he is running to represent District 6 on Lexington County Council. The district includes Chapin and parts of Irmo and Lexington. Jeffcoat … more

Taking care of your diabetes

Ihave been living with Type 1 diabetes for most of my life. I have made every mistake in the book and learned from them, which helps me better serve my clients as a diabetes educator. When … more

Tom Knotts named National H.S. Football Coach of the Year

Dutch Fork High School varsity football coach and athletic director Tom Knotts was named the 2019 National High School Football Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Football Coach of the Year. … more

A Christmas blessing

the editor talks with you In the fall of 1982, a few caring people wanted to do something for the poor. What could they do to help them at this most blessed time of … more

CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL

Standing from left - Tyler Teal (baseball - Presbyterian), Chris Veach (baseball - Presbyterian) and Drew Calhoun (baseball - Furman). Seated from left - Cade Austin (baseball - South Carolina), … more

Don’t release this fish

If you catch a Northern snakehead fish in South Carolina, kill it immediately. Do not release it back into the water. The SC Department of Natural Resources officials has issued this … more

Elwood “Woody” John Duernberger Jr.,

75, of Irmo died Oct. 16, 2019. more

Lillian Evelyn Crist Williams

Lillian Evelyn Crist Williams, 90, of Victor, WV, passed away early Thursday morning, October 3, 2019 at the Glasgow Health & Rehab Center. Born on May 2, 1929, near Charleston, she was the … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher entered Plymouth Church one Sunday and foundseveral letters awaiting him. He opened one and found it contained the single word “Fool.” Quietly and with becomming … more

Judges: Check should have halted Roof

The families of Dylann Roof’s victims will get their day in court after all. A federal appeals court has reinstated their lawsuit over a faulty background check that let the former Lexington … more

West Columbia starts ‘cool project’

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA The City of West Columbia is collecting plastic bottles to be used in a surprise new, cool project. The bottles being … more

Our state’s many endangered places of worship

Lexington County Library System Director Kelly Poole this month recommends Book Club readers consider “Sacred Spaces.” SC author Bill Fitzpatrick’s photographic tour of our state’s many … more
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