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The Tunnel to Towers story

Who was Stephen Gerard Siller and what did he do on Sept. 11, 2001? Siller was the youngest of 7 children born to Mae and George Siller. At age 8, he lost his father and 18 months later his … more

The Wiz closes his restaurant

The owner of popular Wiz’s Eatery in Batesburg-Leesville has closed his doors after 32 years. Former mayor Jim “Wiz” Wiszowaty said he will retire and sell the property. Wiszowaty has … more
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Perry leaving Airport baseball for Chanticleers

The past decade was very productive at Airport High School for head baseball coach Tim Perry. In 10 seasons, the Eagles won 4 region titles, 4 district 4, 2 Lower State titles and were twice … more
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Care givers

A ll across Lexington County hundreds of people are engaged in care giving. You know who they are: Nurses, doctors and medical technicians at Lexington Medical Center, physicians practices and … more
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Saturday morning around 6:30 am

Saturday morning around 6:30 am, Lexington County firefighters responded to a mobile home fire on Bub Shumpert Road in the Pelion area. Upon arrival, crews found a single-wide mobile home with fire … more

Is there a famine in your future?

If you have a yard, I encourage you to plow under your grass and plant potatoes. You are going to need them. The Biden-Harris administration is determined to destroy all American business and … more
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What building backers believe

Is rapid development destroying Lexington County’s charm? Supporters of the 6-month building moratorium say the uncontrolled development has made the county unsafe. Developers built over … more
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Election officials defend actions

The covid pandemic made the 2020 election challenging in handling the voting. In defense of criticism from Sen. Shane Massey, Chris Whitmire of the State Elections Commission said they aimed to … more
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Marshall Monroe Buff

Marshall Monroe Buff, 86, son of the late Leonard Hobson Buff, Sr. and Eliza Gunter Buff, died unexpectedly on January 19, 2021, while on vacation in Florida. He was born November 22, 1934, and was a … more

Lexington Police Department

Lexington Police Department Victim Advocate Dee Cochran patrols Main Street at the Blowfish Shamrock Parade Mar. 13. LPD posted on its Twitter page, “This can be a serious job but it’s good to … more

Fish Wrapper Fan

Betty Rish is a busy lady who rarely has time to fish. But she reads the Fish Wrapper cover to cover each week. She says she doesn’t want to miss a thing. Mrs. Betty is one of more than … more

Strong link exists between USC baseball, Blowfish

From the beginning of the then-Columbia Blowfish in the summer of 2006, the South Carolina Gamecocks have had at least 2 members of their team suit up in the navy and white for all 15 seasons. … more
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2020’s wins, losses

This year has been unlike any year in recent history. As a country, we have experienced trying times in 2020. My prayers are with all families impacted by these trying times. I am grateful that … more
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Irmo thwarts Grinch

This little Christmas season story should warm your heart. A Ginch hit Fusco’s Market at 2900 Dreher Shoals Road in Irmo. What he (or she) stole were books. Yes. Books. “We … more
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Bees sweetened ancestors’ lives

Although often overlooked, bees were an important part of life in the 19th century in Lexington County and the Dutch Fork. Many farms around the county had beehives or bee gums on their property. … more
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Eggnog goes with cake

No beverage is more associated with holiday cocktail parties than eggnog, which is a beloved beverage come the holiday season. While it’s acceptable to purchase store-bought eggnog and dress … more

More radioactive plutonium headed our way?

Federal officials aren’t publicly admitting they plan to dump more plutonium in SC. A local public interest group, Savannah River Site Watch, says this includes 35 metric tons of plutonium for … more
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School for the Deaf’s outstanding senior

Ashley Moss was recognized as the School for the Deaf’s Outstanding Senior. While in school, Ashley earned numerous sports awards. She was known for good sportsmanship and earned the Female … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

We spend the first 12 months of our children’s lives teaching them to walk and talk and the next 12 telling them to sit down and shut up.” – Phyllis Diller You know what I love about world … more
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My covid-19 discoveries

I enjoy free time and strolls in the woods behind my house. Around the yard, I have found odd objects, oyster shells, match box cars, old brick, spoons and forks and a lego or two. I even discovered … more
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The continuing response to covid-19

Numerous actions have been taken to address the crisis caused by the spread of the new coronavirus: • Gov. McMaster issued a “home or work” executive order effective April 8. It requires … more
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2019-2020 ALL-CHRONICLE COUNTRY BOYS BASKETBALL 1ST TEAM

2ND TEAM Chase McDuffie (Gray Collegiate), C.J. Washington (Irmo), Jalen Jennings (White Knoll), Adin Daniels (Lexington) and Josh Cranshaw (River Bluff) COACH - Tim Whipple (Irmo - … more

High school offers home workout tips

Worried about getting out of shape while you’re sitting around the house with the kids who are out of school from the coronavirus outbreak? White Knoll High School’s head athletic trainer … more
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Jess B. Mayes,

Jess B. Mayes, 86, of Chapin died Feb. 22, 2020. Whitaker Funeral Home was in charge. more

Windows Defender malfunctioning?

TECH TALK Tech-Savvy Chronicle reader Elizabeth Lindler called me last week. She got to the Windows Update screen from the 1/23 column and was able to install the critical … more
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