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Donna Marie Beasley

Donna Marie Beasley, 56, of Gaston died April 3, 2021. The SC Cremation Society was in charge. more

Stop uncontrolled growth

I’m writing to express my concerns about a proposed development of 120 residential housing units on Johns Creek Road between Wessinger Road and Mallard Drive. Mungo, Eastwood, Horton and … more

Lawmakers plan to spend $1.1 billion more

SC lawmakers are considering spending $1.1 billion more than they did before the pandemic. That’s a 3.7%, increase, not including billions more in federal covid relief money, much of it for … more
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The Brady bunch does it again

How was your “super-souper” weekend? Were your eyelids heavy Monday from a late night Super Bowl watch? Yes, the unstoppable Tom Brady is a legend. He took his Tampa Bay Buccaneers to … more
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Covid risks to unborn babies

H aving a little bundle of joy is such a wonderful thing. But planning baby showers and parties are a thing of the past. Since our pandemic has begun, we are limiting contact with others. … more
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OUR GUARD’S CRITICAL ROLE IN THE PANDEMIC

You may not know this because they work quietly and without fan fare. Our SC National Guard – many of them your neighbors in Lexington County – have been supplying covid-19 relief across the … more
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Let the holiday season begin

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but Christmas can also be the most trying time of the year. One of the traditions in the Aun household growing up is we never decorated anything … more
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Camels and ostriches and zebras, oh, my!

When I’m wrong, I say I’m wrong. I kept seeing posts on Facebook about a drivethru safari park in Salley, SC. Lots of excitement about that little place, but I chalked it up to families … more
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School covid-19 cases jump

20 Lexington County public schools this week reported covid-19 cases. That is 12 more than were reported last week. Exactly how many cases were found in each school has not been revealed. … more
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Mission Lexington receives $5,000

Mission Lexington has been awarded $5,000 from United Way of the Midlands. The money came from the Covid-19 Response Fund to Support Community Impact Partners in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, … more
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District 5 board election

Thanks for mentioning the Facebook group Learn About Your D5 School Board in the Chronicle. We have quit endorsing candidates. No doubt we seek fresh blood for the Lexington Richland 5 school board, … more

High court suspends no-knock police raids

The SC Supreme Court has banned surprise noknock police warrants. The court told magistrates temporarily to suspend them due to danger to the public and police. Lexington County Sheriff Jay … more
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Junkyard beauty

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. It’s true. We live in a throwaway society, and junkyard junkies seek bargains. Making use of discards is frugal. My late Uncle Joe found … more
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West Columbia church feeds hospice workers

West Columbia’s Brookland United Methodist Church honored some special people last week. “Hospice workers go into peoples’ homes to provide ‘end-of-life’ care,” said Mark Payne, … more
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Virus Q & A

Chronicle and Fish Wrapper readers have called or emailed questions about the covid-19 pandemic. Experts at the SC Health & Environmental Control Department have graciously answered them. … more

Sports Science

Althought the sports scene is in hiatus, I thought you might be interested in some science. Sports science, that is. If you play sports, you may have been lucky enough to feel the hot hand. … more

William Rhett Bush

William Rhett Bush, 86, of West Columbia died Feb. 24, 2020. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Our jet-setting regulators

Did you think the Public Disservice Commissioners were doofuses? Gullible crackers who could be easily bamboozled by every utility they are supposed to regulate? No, that’s not the case. … more
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Gas taxes roll in but no roads fixed

No paving projects were completed in December with gas taxes in 37 counties. Yet the state had nearly $500 million in cash for those projects. The total value of completed projects and … more
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Gilbert building towards winning a Class 3A title

Motivated best describes this year’s Gilbert High School wrestling team. A year after claiming the school’s 1st Class 3A Lower State title, the Indians have set their goal to win the state … more
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Beware dangerous phone chargers

TECH TALK It has happened to all of us. You’re out and about and realize your phone is running low. It’s especially common when you’re traveling. Airport waiting … more
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Born too soon

health wanted March 24, 2014 will always be meaningful to me. That was the day my son Noah was born 6 weeks premature. He weighed 5 lbs., 4 oz. His birth was a much … more
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Does your teen have a sexual disease?

The odds of catching a sexually transmitted disease are high in South Carolina. In North Carolina and Georgia, as well. All 3 states have reported more than 1,800 cases of sexually … more

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

Town Council meets today

Around pelion Pelion Town Council will meet October 10 at 6 pm. If you are interested in how the town operates, plan to attend these council meetings, which are open to the … more
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