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Free home repairs

Cherokee Presbyterian Church of Gilbert is sponsoring a home repair mission in Lexington County in coordination with Group Mission Trips June 20-26. The home repairs are free to qualified … more

What critics don’t like about our new flag

Does our state flag’s palmetto tree look like a toilet bowl brush? Apparently some critics of the new flag design think so. According to Sen. Ronnie Cromer, the non-paid study committee … more

D5 reverts to hybrid learning

After 3 high schools were forced to shutdown lastweek due to staffing shortages, Lexington-Richland 5 agreed revert to hybrid learning for grades 7-12. Students in grades 7-12 would return to a … more

Can Gamecocks end season with a win?

The strangest season in college football history is coming to a close. The University of South Carolina is having their worst season since 1999 and will close things out Saturday with Kentucky … more

Mail ballots expected to cause confusion

Could poorly marked ovals or boxes on mail ballots change election results? Due to covid-19, more voters in Lexington County and elsewhere are expected to vote by mail. Marking and mailing … more

Highway 79: A historic route

Driving north on Highway 79 you see beautiful country in a region rich with history, yet a tad poor. Yet, it’s a sumptuous feast, this short highway that parallels the Georgia-South Carolina … more

Our churches begin reopening

As covid-19 conditions in the county change, our local houses of worship are adjusting and reopening. Lexington Church of God is restarting their Wednesday evening Bible studies and soon their Kids … more

Break-in or let-in?

Here’s some surprising news about vehicle break-ins. Did you know that 85% of broken-into cars in 2019 were left unlocked? While there’s no surefire way to prevent car breakins, but … more

Zoo now open with advance reservations

Riverbanks Zoo has reopened but you need to make a reservation. Reservations must be made in advance with timed entry for social distancing. Your tickets are sent by email and can be … more

The pull of beauty

Over the last 5 years, I’ve developed 2 traditions I plan to never break. Come March and come May, I drop everything and head to three places so beautiful they compel me to visit them. Hence, … more

NOW 55 DAYS AWAY

The Lexington County Blowfish season was supposed to begin on Thursday, May 28. However, the corona virus pandemic that has cancelled and postponed numerous events throughout the season has … more

C2C Gun Shop

C2C Gun Shop held a grand opening April r Lexington Guns and 11 at the former Lexington Guns and Shooting Range on Hwy 378 in Lexington. Owner Gus Mallios and General Manager Chris Koufus have a wide … more

HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

BASEBALL PHOTO | WWW.GOFLASHWIN.COM Chapin pitcher and University of South Carolina signee Cade Austin struck out 9 batters in 6 innings in 7-0 victory over Dutch Fork on March 9. CHRONICLE … more

Charles Raymond “Deacon Chuck” DiRusso, 82, of Wes

Charles Raymond “Deacon Chuck” DiRusso, 82, of West Columbia died Feb. 25, 2020. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

A ‘deplorable’ speaks her mind

Saluda broad Don’t you love it when newspaper readers speak their minds? This thank you note appeared in a local (not this one) newspaper about one of its liberal columnists. It … more

Chronicle poll

Have you received a scam phone call claiming your social security number has been suspended? Latest poll results: Is $193.5 million a fair settlement to investors of SCE&G’s failed $9 … more

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

‘Shrimp and Grits’ was just ordinary in the ‘old days’

Entertaining with THE CHARLESTON SILVER LADY Everything Old is New Again is a saying that many of us are familiar with. I have learned this is especially true with … more

New assault on human traffickers

State officials are working with the hospitality industry to fight human trafficking. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the Human Trafficking Task Force and the SC Restaurant and Lodging … more

Bus may soon run from here to Columbia

Lexington County riders may be able to take the bus to Columbia next month. A year-long trial service will be available Wednesday only starting sometime in December, according to a COMET … more

Chronicle Country teams open playoff runs

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL The road to a state championship will take a different path for Gray Collegiate this year. After wrapping up another Region 3-2A title to improve … more

Make a nice casserole for supper

Cookin’ with THE CHRONICLE Oh my goodness! Let’s eat some shrimp! Yum! This recipe is great, because you can make it ahead and enjoy for several days. You may add other … more

A more ‘mature’ Etienne bodes well for Clemson

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Clemson running back Travis Etienne staked his case to be in the conversation for the nation’s top individual prize, the Heisman Trophy, with his … more

Who’s guilty of cheating the ratepayers?

The court settlement promised to SC Electric & Gas ratepayers amounts to pennies on the dollar. That’s insulting. The culprits in this fiasco are: • The Public Service Commission … more

COACHES CORNER: Blowfish season ends Saturday

JUSTIN HALL The Lexington County Blowfish continued their second half slide this past week, picking up just one win. Injuries have been the key storyline since the … more
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