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Can transgender boys compete in girls’ sports?

Lexington County parents may have reservations about President Joe Biden’s latest executive order. The President said he wants to end “discrimination” based on sex. This includes … more
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Do we really need a hate crimes law?

At the risk of setting off the perpetually offended, I have to say I have never been a fan of hate crime laws. The intent is fine but reality never measures up to the vision. The benefits called … more

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO AREA EVENTS To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to … more

Registration underway for basketball camps at Northside Baptist Church

Northside Baptist Church will once again hold its basketball league at their gym for 2nd through 5th graders. Registration has started and runs through Saturday. Teams will practice at the … more
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Research: We’re among least engaged politically

You may think you are politically astute and involved. As a Chronicle reader, you probably are. But researchers found many South Carolinians are not like you. Just 3 weeks before … more
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Plutonium plant neighbors want $600M

7 counties are suing for $600 million won in a federal lawsuit settlement. The counties near the Savannah River Site say they are entitled to the money. They contend they have been the most … more
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Alacia’s creamed chipped beef

Alacia Caughman Quinton of Caughman’s Meat Plant shared this with us. You, too, will thank her after you try it. Now that the weather is cooler, your family will welcome SOS, as they call … more
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Mayor elected to Municipal Association Board

Batesburg-Leesville Mayor Lancer Shull has been elected to the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Board of Directors. The 18-member board of elected and appointed officials sets policy … more

Lexington kayaker raises $7,000

John Wellens of Lexington is halfway through paddling the Mighty Mississippi River. He began his 2,350-mile journey 26 days ago at the river’s headwaters deep in Minnesota. Now he has paddled … more
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Will your insurance cover riot damage?

Businesses, homes and cars vandalized are covered by most insurance policies. With few exceptions, auto, business and homeowner insurance policies cover property damage caused by such incidents, … more

Don’t throw out your stimulus $$

Don’t throw away that junk mail — or you might throw away your stimulus payment. The US Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service began sending out Economic Impact Payments as … more
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Girl Scout donates to hospital

On Friday, May 1, the Lexington Medical Center Foundation received a donation from Calahan Moore, a local Girl Scout representing Troop 1639 and a 5th grade student at Pleasant Hill Elementary … more

Santee Cooper trips on its own lies

F riends, we can’t make this stuff up. Santee Cooper executives, like those at SC Electric & Gas, have lied all along. Last week state lawmakers caught them red-handed. Santee Cooper has … more

Correctional officer stabbed inmate

Jarrell Boyan, 29, of Columbia, was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to deprivation of rights under color of law. On Oct. 6, 2016, Boyan was working as a Lieutenant … more

Learn how to use new technology

Around pelion Pelion Library’s technology training for ages 18 and up is Feb. 26 at 10:30 am. You must register to attend. Preschool story time is Feb. 26 at 11 am for … more
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Should government run health research?

Washington watch House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Lower Drug Costs Now Act (HR3) imposes strict price controls, taxes, and regulations on biopharmaceutical companies. The … more
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Camp Hoover preceded Camp David

MARK POWELL’S HOLY COW! HISTORY President Trump loves spending time at Mara-Lago, his luxury Florida estate. He’s less fond of Camp David, the … more

Pleasant Hill completes undefeated season with 26-0 victory

LEXINGTON X MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP In the 1st Lexington 10 Middle School football championship played this past Monday, the Pleasant Hill Cougars took home the … more
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Record breaking employment here

AROUND TOWN LINDA: 467-0334 ChuCk: 348-0243 South Carolina is setting employment records. Lexington County is helping it do that. Statewide, unemployment dropped to … more
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The NFL Century

The Sports Grouch Unless you’re as old as Lester Townsend, you don’t remember pro football’s earliest days. Happy 111th birthday, Lester. Believe it or not, I wasn’t … 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

New restrictions for deer hunters

Lexington County deer hunters may need to change their tactics. South Carolina has banned the use of natural deer lures and attractants, SCDNR announced last week. The new regulation makes … more

DEATH NOTICES

William Bill” Wallace Altman Jr., 83, of West Columbia died June 21, 2019. David L. Amick Sr., 80, of Spring-dale died July 13, 2019. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. … more

Murderer may ‘off’ himself in prison

markbellune@yahoo.com A convicted mass murderer has told his father he may kill himself in prison. An audio of Tim Jones, Jr., from jail speaking with his father and stepmother had … more
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Late rally ends Lady Gators’ playoff run

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER The dreams of a perfect state championship season ended Monday in The Swamp for River Bluff girls’ soccer. The nationally 11th-ranked Lady Gators … more
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