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More taxes for some in county

AROUND TOWN Batesburg-Leesville will soon pay 2% more for prepared food. The town council last week passed the increase ordinance in a 5-2 vote. The hospitality tax is … more

Ex-Lady Wildcat soccer champs face the University of South Carolina

Megan Classer and Mary Katherine Waters played for a second and final S.C. High School League title 3 months ago. Last Sunday, the two former S.C. Coaches Association of Women’s Sports Players … more
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Why did this chicken cross the road?

Around ChApin & irmo Why did the chicken cross the road?  Inquiring minds want to know. My sister’s dog crossed quite a few busy Chapin roads, wandered into … more
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A narrow escape in the Uganda raid

Chronicle Editor Emeritus Jerry Bellune shares with you his adventures in the Holy Land. The experience gave him a greater appreciation of shared U.S. and Israeli values. TJerusalem, Israel … more

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announcements: RABIES CLINIC: DHEC and The Humane Society offer a low-cost rabies clinic every Monday through Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., at The Humane Society, 121 Humane Ln, Columbia. Cost … more

NFL Nonsense

The Sports Grouch I guess I was mistaken. I thought players, coaches, even pro sports leagues were supposed to be role models for the rest of us. As my wife would say, I was … more

SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Lexington District 1 Owes Community Answers After Week of Weapons, Threats on Campus

Lexington School District 1 had a bad week coming out of Thanksgiving. On Monday, Nov. 29, Lexington County sheriff’s deputies charged a male student and a female student at White Knoll High … more

Lexington County 13-Year-Old Accused of Having Loaded Pistol in Book Bag at School

According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a student at a Lexington County middle school is accused of having a weapon in his backpack on campus on Oct. 19. In a press release, … more
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Marsh to get 2 years in prison

Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh is expected to be given 2 years in prison Thursday. Investors and Lexington County ratepayers he bilked out of billions of dollars have said the sentence should have … more
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Should Big Brother choose for you?

“Covid has taken a devastating toll on folks across the nation physically, emotionally, and economically,” the senator wrote in a message he emailed us. “As I’ve said for the past year, … more

Dominion hikes efficiency incentives

Small business owners’ most cost-effective way to cut energy costs is by making their buildings more energy efficient. I am a good example. I have used the lighting efficiency program of … more
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Virginia Wilson Hill

Virginia Wilson Hill, 97, of West Columbia died Aug. 23, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Linda and David Griffith

Linda and David Griffith enjoyed the 4th at Don and Patsy Horton’s lake home with Gail Marcum, Ruth Hughes, Courtney Watts, June Dubard and Mel Amick. more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Here are jokes to share with your kids or grandkids: • What does a cloud wear under his raincoat? Thunderwear. • 2 pickles fell onto the floor. What did one say to the other? Dill with … more
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Grandma Gatewood’s excellent adventure

I ’ve been getting in shape recently. But my progress pales compared to what a remarkable senior did nearly 70 years ago. Emma Gatewood’s life was hard. Born in Ohio in 1887, she was … more
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Katherine Marie Aaron

Katherine Marie Aaron, 61, of Gaston died April 9, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

What’s wrong with nuclear power

Nuclear industry spokesmen have flatly admitted their projects cannot be built without government financing and mandated sales. The entire industry is artificial and lacking in market support. … more

Jayla Jamison signs with South Carolina

Since age 7, Jayla Jamison has dreamed of running track and field for her hometown college the University of South Carolina. The feeling was apparently mutual for Gamecocks’ head coach Curtis … more
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Hospital celebrates Health care milestone

Lexington Medical Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. On behalf of the 7,000 employees in the hospital network, thank you for allowing us to care for you and your families over the … more
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Faye Swetlik’s family to celebrate her legacy

Lexington County will never forget: On February 10, 2020, six-year-old Faye Marie Swetlik went missing from her home in the Churchill Heights neighborhood of Cayce. Her body was found later … more
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Historic Lexington office sold

Dr. James C. Steele practiced medicine at 401 W. Main Street in Lexington for years before his death on July 1, 2018 at age of 94. Last week NAI Columbia announced that John Gregory represented … more
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What a year

I don’t need to tell you 2020 was the whackiest of many years in sports. Should a college team that only played 6 games have been picked for the national title playoff games? Or should a … more

How our ancestors bundled up

The Lexington County Museum has over 200 quilts in its collections. Many quilts feature recognizable patterns such as Irish Chain and pinwheel. Sometimes the names of these patterns vary by region … more
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The strength of self-control

We have all seen video of protestors confronting police. One particular situation was potentially explosive. The police were armed but out-numbered by angry protesters. They were … more
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