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Local hiker faces a new challenge

Alison Rauch plans to climb Sassafras Mountain, South Carolina’s tallest. In the Trailblaze Challenge 2.0, she must complete the first hike to do the second. It’s harder with 2,500 more feet … more

Memories of an MIA loved one

our reADERS WRITE I really enjoy the Chronicle and look forward to every issue. I wanted to say thank you to your editor for his service in Korea. I headed up several 50th … more

Dignity, honor, respect

lexington yesterday Wars and leaving home bound for foreign countries have a tendency to tug at our heartstrings. If you have ever been to Arlington Cemetery outside … more

Play ball in Belize

Belize youth baseball team members were excited to see Sybil and Ralph Jarrells of West Columbia. They were bringing baseball equipment from Lexington County for the kids in Toledo District. … more

Cardboard candy bar makes us think

HOLY COW! HISTORY This column is, admittedly, different than most. Blame progress. I don’t like “new & improved” anything; I’m a fan of “old & worse.” … more

Coaches named to All-Star Game

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL This year’s Touchstone Energy North-South All-Star football game in Myrtle Beach will have heavy Chronicle Country representation on 1 side. … more

Martha S. Ward

FAIRVIEW—Mrs . Martha Sue Padgett Ward, 79, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Mrs. Ward is the wife of James Dozier “J. D.” Ward who have been married 61 years. … more

How qualified are state regulator nominees?

State lawmakers are likely to fill a Public Service Commission seat with an insider. After nearly 18 months of delays, lawmakers are ready to fill a $107,822 commission seat with either: … more

Combatting cold and flu season

When temperatures drop, the risk for illness, such as colds and the flu, rises. Each year, millions of Americans suffer from symptoms ranging from coughing, sneezing and congestion to aches, fevers … more

Grandmother made Christmas special

Grandma’s Christmas tree was always decorated with construction paper circles and long silver icicles. She had a paper bag for each grandchild under the tree containing a chocolate covered … more

Dutch Fork administrator arrested on drug charges

Dutch Fork High Assistant Principal Floyd White, 29, was arrested last Thursday for possession with intent to distribute marijuana; PWID cocaine; possession of schedule 4 narcotic – Xanax; and … more

3 reasons to exercise over the holidays

It’s easy to forget about exercising this time of year. As we enter the holiday season, our schedules fill up even more with extra social events, shopping, preparing the house for guests, etc. … more

Cayce mayor, council members face no opposition

There is an election in Cayce this year, but only the incumbents are running. The seat for mayor and 2 of Cayce’s 4 county council seats are up for re-election. Cayce Mayor Elise Partin … more

The best time of year

GOLF This is the time of year to play golf, so make your plans now and just go play. Some reading this may have regrets about not getting started playing the game … more

Tiger Woods is back

GOLF While watching this past week’s Fedex Championship, the commentators had a brief exchange about the influence of Tiger Woods on golf interest. “When Tiger plays, he … more

Firefighters rescue disabled homeowner, dog

Lexington County firefighters entered a burning home to rescue a disabled homeowner and her dog Monday. The fire was reported just before 10 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of Colony Lakes Drive. … more

‘No, the brakes aren’t fixed…’

HOLY COW! HISTORY Americans were saddened by the recent tragedy on Tablerock Lake outside Branson, Mo. An amphibious duck, a six-wheeled craft that travels on both land … more

What do you like?

Do you love a book you would want others to read and enjoy as you have? Join us in the Book Club by sending Jerry Bellune your own recommended books for other readers. Please send him a … more

What caused Vanessa Biery’s death?

An autopsy of Vanessa Biery, wife of Dr. Adam Lazzarini, is not yet complete. According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, the official autopsy May 3 at MUSC in Charleston found no … more

Eggs recalled at local groceries

Attention, Walmart, Food Lion and Publix shoppers. Check the brand of eggs you bought recently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 35 cases of salmonella in South Carolina … more

Special election results:

• Pelion Town Council-Roger Hoover (5 out of 5 votes) • Mayor of Town of Summit- David W. Reese (74 out of 123 votes) more

Girl Scouts Need Your Help

Girl Scout Troop 3375 is reaching out to our community for your help. Christian Gary Wilson, spokesperson for Troop 3375, said the girls are collecting a variety of items for their Veterans Christmas … more

Philip Mitchell Brown

Philip Mitchell Brown, 52, of Lexington died Sept. 25, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Masonic lodges reopening

F or those of you who are Masons, it’s been a long wait for their lodges to reopen. The Quail is a Mason member of a local lodge. He has received a list of lodges in the area that have … more

Rob Reynolds

Rob Reynolds, 80, of Chapin died Aug. 26, 2021. The SC Cremation Society was in charge. more
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