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Lawmakers give local regulator more PSC time

A Lexington state regulator will be allowed to serve after his term expires. On their last day, lawmakers agreed in an unrecorded voice vote to try again to fill three Public Service Commission … more

Girl With Knife at Gilbert Middle, 3rd Weapon Found at Lexington District 1 Last Week

For the second time in a week, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department responded to a student with a weapon on a Lexington School District 1 campus. Per a release from the department, two … more

Joseph Everette Brown,

Joseph Everette Brown, 79, of Batesburg-Leesville died Oct. 16, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

John Wayne Seppamaki

John Wayne Seppamaki, 77, of Chapin died Sept. 23, 2021. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

Fish Hatchery Road traffic circle work underway

The SC Department of Transportation is upgrading a traffic circle at Fish Hatchery and Busbee Roads in Lexington County. Effective Sept. 10, this intersection went from “All Way” stop to a … more

Restore US unemployment benefits?

Should federal unemployment benefits be restored? Lawsuits contend ending benefits hurt workers and the SC economy. A business group wants federal unemployment benefits reinstated. SC … more

STAYING HEALTHY

New season, same problem for South Carolina high school football. The lingering cloud of covid-19 continues to present as many challenges this season as it did in 2020. It was announced … more

Backcountry Regulators’ brief ride

A lthough often overlooked today, the Regulator movement of the late 1760s had a major influence on the development of South Carolina during the era right before the Revolutionary War. The … more

The Veep who got punked

L et’s face it, we’ve all fallen for a prank at one time or another. It’s downright embarrassing to admit you were punked. Especially when you happen to be the vice president of the United … more

UPCOMING GAMES

(All games start at 7:05 pm) Thursday’s Game Lexington vs. West Columbia (at Brookland-Cayce HS) 7 pm Friday’s Game Aiken vs. Chapin/Newberry (at Newberry College) 7 … more

Senate to get rid of Santee Cooper board

Santee Cooper’s board has run up an $8 billion debt. That debt may be thrust on member owners of Mid-Carolina Electric in Lexington County and other SC electric cooperatives. SC senators … more

Did election letter invite lawsuits?

Sen. Shane Massey says State Election Commission letters invited lawsuits. In a letter to the Chronicle, Sen. Massey said that before last year’s primary, SEC Director Marci Adano asked in a … more

Scott Alan Wilhide

COLUMBIA – Scott Alan Wilhide, 59, of Columbia, SC, lost his courageous battle with ALS on March 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. Scott was born in Youngstown, OH on August 8, 1961. After … more

Nip spring allergies in the bud

Spring means flower buds and blooming trees. It can also mean sneezing, congestion, a runny nose and other bothersome symptoms. To relieve seasonal allergy symptoms, try: • Oral … 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

Holy Cow! History coming your way

There’s something I like about January. A new year, a new month, a new beginning. Which makes this the perfect time to relaunch Holy Cow! History, your weekly dose of quirky, fun, … more

5 Gamecocks named to All-SEC team

The University of South Carolina football team had 5 players selected All-SEC by the league’s 14 head coaches, the Southeastern Conference announced Dec. 22 Junior defensive lineman Kingsley … more

Google to help minority businesses

Google does more than help with online searches. The technology company plans to help SC Black and Latino small businesses. “Grow with Google,” a digital coaching program, provides … more

Did you see the Thanksgiving parade?

Did you watch the Macy’s 94th Thanksgiving Day Parade? It’s always been a “must” on this holiday. Bringing a needed festive and happy mood, it was welcomed in a year overshadowed by covid-19. … more

School covid-19 cases drop

Only 8 Lexington County schools this week reported covid-19 cases. That is 10 fewer than were reported last week and half as many as were reported 9 days ago. Exactly how many cases were … more

Newspapers don’t spread covid-19

Experts say fear of catching covid-19 from your newspaper is unfounded. Scientists and health experts have confirmed that newspapers are not transmitters of covid-19 due to the ink and their … more

Cayce enacts curfew after Columbia riots

The City of Cayce Saturday enacted a curfew after rioting across the river in Columbia. Columbia enacted a similar curfew after people and police officers were injured by rioters, stores were … more

RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Teyvon King signed to run track for Wingate University. He’s surrounded by family members and coaches at his residence. Standing are principal Luke Clamp, head boys’ track coach Cameron … more

A mother’s burden

Y ou may know this story but before Mothers Day, it bears retelling. We know little about Mary the mother of Jesus. She plays a minor role in the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. Over … more

Are you afraid of dying?

M any people are afraid of snakes and never want to even see one. But if you are not afraid of something you can look at it a little closer. That is very true when it comes to looking at … more
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