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West Columbia Tree Lighting Friday

Get ready for the sights and sounds of Christmas. West Columbia is hosting the 14th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm, Friday at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West … more

How to listen to podcasts

TECH TALK Last week I talked about podcasts -- a modern take on talk radio. If you wondered how you can listen to podcasts, this is for you! The short answer is, it depends … more

Voters face many choices on crowded Nov. 6 ballots

Lexington County voters will go to the polls Tuesday Nov. 6. This is parts 2 and 3 in a voter awareness series by Mark Bellune. Attack ads heat up race for Sen. Courson’s seat … more

Peanut Party lists some events

Around pelion The Pelion Peanut Party will hold its first Car and Bike Show November 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Judging begins at noon. This event will be at Pelion Middle School and … more

Cater to the clients of your heart’s desire

The Chronicle’s Business blog A few years ago, I was surprised to see a new gasoline station on a rural road two miles from the nearest highway. It sat there with not a neighbor in … more

Brookland-Cayce, Airport renew 2-game regular season series

Two high school football teams very familiar with each other play at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Airport plays host in West Columbia to Brookland-Cayce. It’s the first of two meetings between the two … more

Peanut Party moves to November

Around pelion The Pelion Peanut Party will be Nov. 2-3 this year. Visit Face-book “Pelion Peanut Party” for updates. The festival will feature entertainment, a carnival. … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

More Stupid Questions Q: What do you call a bee that lives in America? A: USB Q: How do you make a tissue dance? A: Put a bogey in it. Q: Why didn’t the skeleton … more

B-L High awards ‘Heart of the Panther’

AROUND BATESBURGLEESVILLE Batesburg-Leesville High School Principal Sonya Bryant awarded the first-ever “Heart of the Panther” statue to graduating senior Hallie Keisler … more

All-Star, All-State lists heavy in Chronicle Country talent

SOFTBALL The S.C. Baseball Coaches Association’s Baseball All-Star Classic taking place May 21-23 at Lexington High School will feature 12 Chronicle Country players. … more

ELIZABETH HARMAN CADDELL

Funeral services for Elizabeth “Beth” Harman Caddell, 90, were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Jason T. Antley and Rev. Dr. … more

Halloween Events Scheduled

H alloween is coming this Sunday night, Oct. 31, and there are several safe and fun activities that are available for the “little Quails” to attend. In Swansea, the Police Department is … more

Embattled SC elections chief resigns

South Carolina’s controversial elections director has resigned. Marci Andino came under fire early in her tenure for buying an expensive electronic voting system from an out-of-state … more

RECOGNITION

Lexington High School held an Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past Friday at Wildcat Stadium during halftime of the football game between the host team and Irmo. The newly enshrined … more

Woman arrested for exploitation of vulnerable adult

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson Friday announced that Karyn Howard, 46, of Lexington was arrested for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and Breach of Trust with fraudulent intent, value … more

Harvey Davis Harrelson Sr.

Harvey Davis Harrelson Sr., 97, of Chapin died Aug. 20, 2021. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

Virginia Wise

Virginia Wise, 91, of West Columbia died June 29, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Library June Book Club begins

T he Gilbert-Summit Branch Library invites you to their June book club. Beginning Thursday, June 24, 5:30 - 6:30, members will discuss a chosen book. Members may choose the book they wish to … more

Veterans laid to rest

Imagine what it might be like to die unheralded and alone. That was a sad end of life for US Army veteran PFC John J. Schaedel and Air Force veteran AMN Bernie B. Brewer Lexington County … more

A gift suggestion

Do you know someone trying to find their way in life? Give them Jerry Bellune’s inspiring e-book, “Your Life’s Great Purpose.” It’s been updated with new stories and a bonus chapter. … more

Politicizing the high court

Expanding the Supreme Court is a terrible idea. I strongly oppose this proposal and will vote against it should it come up for a vote. “I cannot say it better than 2 liberal members of the court, … more

Green jacket ‘on demand’

It’s the week of The Masters. Dustin Johnson has a chance to repeat then slip the green jacket on himself. Without hesitation, the #1 ranked player in the world is not just one of my … more

Saving lives from drug addiction, prison

All of us suffer our share of bumps and bruises in life. But if you think you’ve had it hard, wait until you hear what Patricia England has survived. At 8 years old she started to sneak her … more

Springdale park reopens

The park is open and ready for visitors. Renovations to Felton C. Benton Park in Springdale are complete. Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said the park reopened Monday. The park is beside … more

Have you received your shot yet?

Are you a health care giver or know someone who is? If you have not had your vaccine yet, now is the time to do it. Vaccinations for Phase 1a are to continue to Feb. 1 for: • … more
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