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It takes a village

They say it takes a village to raise a child. That was true in my case. Each year when Mother’s Day rolls around I don’t celebrate just one strong woman who helped shape me – I celebrate … more
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Lex 2 students join Myrdis Walker Scholars Program

Sixty-two Lexington Two students were inducted into the Myrdis Walker Scholars program in February. The program recognizes African-American students in eighth through 12th grades who have … more

Give blood at Red Bank UMC Monday

Around rEd BAnK The Red Cross is experiencing critically low levels of blood supply.Monday you have an opportunity to help alleviate that issue by giving blood at Red Bank … more
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Chamber opposes higher rates for small businesses

A business group has fought SC Electric and Gas efforts to charge customers $5 billion for its abandoned nuclear project. SC Small Business Chamber CEO Frank Knapp intervened in the Public … more

Ruritan celebrates holiday with meal

Around pelion Wishing everyone a very blessed and Merry Christmas! The Pelion Ruritan recently celebrated Christmas with a catered meal by Sweet … more
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Light bites for healthier holidays

For those who are always on the go leading up to the holidays, the season can feel more like madness than merrymaking. From planning get-togethers to building out a perfect menu for the events, there … more
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SCANA hid bonuses in rate hike requests

Greed is like chickens. It continues to come home to roost at Lexington County-based SCANA Corporation. SCANA is expected to give its investors more dismal earnings reports about its 3rd quarter … more

County ranks in top 5 for business

Lexington County is one of the best in the state for business, a recent study shows. The investment website SmartAsset ranked Lexington County 5th best for Gross Domestic Product growth in SC. … more
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FALL SPORTS

What would you do if facing a killer?

Many teenagers spend their summers working, hanging with friends or playing video games. SC Association of Law Enforcement Explorers members spend their vacations preparing for a law enforcement … more
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Save the date

Save the date for the 10th Annual Women’s Night Out on Tuesday, October 16. Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women’s Night Out is a yearly awareness and educational event to highlight … more

Celebrate Peach Fest’s 60th anniversary

around gilbert & SUMMIT Simply put, the Lexington County July 4th Peach Festival, “it’s just what we do,” said Shelba Derrick Howard, Lexington County Peach … more
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We Care in Chapin needs food

AROUND CHAPIN AND IRMO Hunger is still a problem in the summer months, and We Care in Chap-in’s inventory has reached low levels. Collection bins are located at the Chapin … more
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Seven sister roses

lexington yesterday As a Southerner, you may remember admiring what’s growing in a friend’s garden. And, of course, your friend would give you a cutting you can root. In the south, … more

Watch out for fleas and heartworms

Last month I talked about ticks and the many problems they can cause. This month the discussion turns to fleas and heart-worms and our pets. I’ll start with those pesky little fleas who … more

LEXINGTON COUNTY CHRONICLE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

(Each week, the Lexington County Chronicle will recognize top athletes from Chronicle Country based on the recommendations from coaches and their accomplishments. Any recommendations, along with the … more

The Chronicle Will Be Honest, Accurate And Invested in Lexington County

“We don’t go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.” These words — from the late, great Helen … more
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Museum offers a look at brickmaking

Brickmaking is an important part of the Cayce area history all the way back to Colonial times. Guignard Brickworks is one of the oldest brick factories in the United States and still attracts … more
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Law enforcement working leads in 1986 kidnapping case

The FBI and the State Law Enforcement Division have joined Lexington County deputies to assist in the ongoing search for a girl reported missing more than 35 years ago. Members of an FBI unit … more

Cecil Raymond Browder Sr.

Cecil Raymond Browder Sr., 94, of Lexington died Aug. 25, 2021. Thompson Funenral Home was in charge. more

LEMONADE WITH THE LAW

Lexington Police Patrolman 1st Class Lewis Black of Bravo Shift of the department’s Patrol Division took a few minutes over the weekend to support Kate’s neighborhood lemonade stand. He thanks … more

Sally Elizabeth Neeley Ballington

Sally Elizabeth Neeley Ballington, 85, of Lexington died June 29, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Coroner: 3 people die in separate crashes in Leesville

A 22-year-old Leesville man died Monday night in a single vehicle crash. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said the crash happen in the 800 block of Rock N Creek Road, Leesville, at … more

No returns for taxpayers

SC senators plan to spend more than $1.2 billion in surplus taxes and fees. None of it will be refunded to taxpayers. Instead, senators would: • Spend $4.2 million on its own needs. … more
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Blame politicians, not just developers

Lexington County has deteriorated thanks to so many subdivisions thrown up too quickly without rhyme or reason. We don’t have enough emergency services to handle the explosion, and roads … more
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