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SCANA brass under pressure

SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh was under “enormous pressure” to keep fooling regulators all was well. Sources who knew Marsh believe he was pressed to paint a rosy picture while a $10 billion nuclear … more

Who reads the Chronicle

As Savannah River Watch director and a close observer of SC utilities and their rates, Tom Clements turns to the Lexington County Chronicle for the latest, fair and accurate news. “Reporting … more

Chamber CEO announces new look

Changes are coming to the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. New Chamber CEO Tim James told the Chronicle one of his major goals is to make the Chamber more … more

West Columbia reopens parks, playgrounds

The City of West Columbia has opened all citymaintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the pandemic. Social distancing measures are required. Parks are located at: … more

Masked Marvel goes shopping

The Chronicle’s Around Gilbert & Summit columnist Wayne Augustine went shopping for toilet paper where his wife Val snapped this shot of him. She did not say whether they found toilet paper. … more

Calling all photographers

The City of Cayce is accepting photos for the annual Cayce Citizens Calendar. The photographs should feature locations in Cayce or Cayce residents but the contest is open to photographers from all … more

B-L suspends school food program

Lexington County School District 3 in Batesburg-Leesville is suspending its Student Feeding Program for the next 2 weeks. The district discovered someone working with the program has tested … more

State lawmakers need to get serious about school reform

South Carolina has a centuries-long history of inequalities and injustices, Some have been corrected. Some plague us today. Our education system punishes students in poverty and the numbers show … more

The Foundation would like to thank our Board members who have concluded their commitment to the Board.

Lou Kennedy – President, Nephron Pharmaceuticals 2017-2020 S Lyman Whitehead – Retired 2011-2020 Huey Long – Retired 2008-2020 more

Durwood Graham Russell,

Durwood Graham Russell, 93, of Lexington has died. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

2 vie for open House seat

A Lexington County small business owner has thrown his hat in the ring for public office. RJ May is the 2nd Republican to announce his bid for the SC House of Representatives to fill the open … more

Capturing a solar eclipse in paint

MARK POWELL’S HOLY COW! HISTORY Afriend and I were reminiscing the other day about the big solar eclipse of 2017. Remember? It’s hard to believe … more

A view from the pew

I’ve read and reread several times the “Protocol of Reconciliation and Grace Through Separation.” It is a document created by persons intent on cutting out a number of traditional Methodist … more

A beautiful survivor

Down South It’s high noon at High Noon gift shop in Ballentine, South Carolina. I’m signing books when a lady approaches. “You write about old homes don’t … more

Medical equipment shop coming soon

Affordable Medical Equipment has been at 1538 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia since 2007. But that is going to change next year. Affordable Medical Equipment is building a new facility at … more

Lessons from the ‘Golden Bear’

GOLF Jack Nicklaus had tremendous influence on me when I got into golf and still does to this day. The first book I read cover to cover was ‘Golf My Way’. Through … more

Grant will help our most vulnerable children

A $72,000 grant will help the lives of abused and neglected Lexington County children. The Cass Elias Mc-Carter Guardian ad Litem Program has been awarded a $72,185 Branding Campaign grant from … more

Poisoning is a pet emergency

This month begins a series of how to render first aid to your pet. Information about poisoning by ingestion or topical exposure can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association … more

Our military widows deserve a tax break

Washington watch We maintain the strongest military in the world. Our freedoms, liberty and the greatness of this country are secured by brave men and women who serve. … more

Day trips highlight September for seniors

Around gilbert & summit September has been a busy month for the members of the Gilbert-Summit Senior Center. Director Donna Neel said the members have enjoyed many … more

Lexington woman sentenced for felony DUI

Catherine L. Crumley, 55, of West Columbia, was sentenced Friday following a guilty plea to Felony DUI resulting in death. Circuit Court Judge De-Andrea G. Benjamin sentenced Crumley to 21 years … more

Five reasons Clemson will return to playoffs

ZACH LENTZ The Clemson Tigers are coming off the greatest football season in college football history. They captured their 2nd national title in the last 3 seasons and … more

Why care about your local newspaper

The 4th estate You may be amazed by the times I hear, “You still work at a newspaper?” That is usually spoken in a solemn, apologetic manner, like the speaker wanted to … more

Madison Branum - a rising star

GOLF Madison Branum, a rising sophomore at Indiana State University, won the Columbia City Women’s Championship. It was not was easy, however, for the Class of 2018 … more

Batesburg-Leesville grad signs with NFL’s Patriots

The football journey of Dontrelle Inman has taken him from one championship team to another. He won a Class 2A title at Batesburg-Leesville in 2005. After graduating from the University of … more
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