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Middle schoolers answer ‘What Does America Mean to Me?’

Lexington District One students put their pens to paper to answer an important question for an annual contest. For the past 30 years, the Sertoma Club of Lexington invited middle school students to … more

Tours

Guided Walking Tours: Enjoy the 12,000 Year History Park on Congaree Creek. Battle of Congaree Creek Tour at 1:00 pm on Mar. 2, 16, and 30; Fort Congaree & 18th Century Trade Tour at 3:00 pm on … more

Local retailers enjoy Valentine’s Day

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY Have you remembered your Valentine on the sweetest holiday of the year? This Valentines day is predicted to be a record spending year, with … more
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Congressman backs Trump on national emergency

Congressman Joe Wilson believes President Trump will prevail in the federal shutdown. The partial shutdown began Dec. 22 after Congress failed to allocate $5 billion Trump wants for a Mexican … more
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Reflections on the year of local tennis

HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TENNIS 2018 is almost over, but throughout the year I’ve had the pleasure of covering and interviewing some great people who are involved in the Lexington … more

Prepare pets for better grooming visits

While a haircut is often the first thing that comes to mind when pet parents contemplate a visit to the groomer, those visits can involve much more than a bath and trim. Grooming is more than an … more
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Our purpose:

To make the Lexington County Chronicle & The Dispatch-News essential to our community . more

When men murder women

Football fridays back on South Carolina is a dangerous place to live – if you’re a woman. The most recent Violence Policy Center study ranked our state 6th in the nation … more
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Record night at River Bluff highlights offensive Week 0

THURSDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK Points were not at a premium among Chronicle Country teams in Week 0. The 12 teams in action averaged 27 points per game with five teams … more
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Lazy old sun has nothing to do but burn you

Have you ever been badly sun or wind burned? I mean so painful you thought with luck you might be dead by midnight? My memories of our family’s first Myrtle beach vacation are mixed. One is … more
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Your Good Health Save the date

Avery special group of donors convened May 31 in celebration of those who have made significant commitments in giving to the Foundation. On this evening, a new giving society was unveiled—the … more

Lots of ways to celebrate the 4th here

AROUND CHAPIN AND IRMO Fireworks, fun, and Independence Day celebrations will be held all over the nation, and Chapin and Irmo residents have many choices on how to … more
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Shepherd’s Center honors volunteer

AROUND LEXINGTON _ COUNTY The Shepherds’ Center of Lexington held its annual membership meeting on June 8 at Lexington United Methodist Church. Kay Mitchell, chair, called … more
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Navigate the maze

College Admissions Lisa Baghdady knows her way through the maze of college applications. She’s successfully helped her four sons. The former Dutch Fork High teacher and founder of Dutch … more
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Why can’t we deregulate electric monopolies?

THE NUCLER NIGHTMARE When a monopoly such as SC Electric & Gas appears to have complete influence over the state legislature and the state’s regulatory agency, there is little chance … more

Gray Collegiate Academy Wins First State Football Title

This past Friday night at Charlie W. Stadium was Gray Collegiate’s first trip to the Class 2A finals in the program’s 8-year history. The War Eagles made it count by defeating Silver Bluff … more
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On Oct. 20, Gov. Henry McMaster

On Oct. 20, Gov. Henry McMaster toured the Creators Wanted workforce development exhibition during its stop at Nephron Pharmaceuticals’ headquarters in West Columbia. The touring effort from the … more

Food helps hospital workers

During this covid-19 surge, community support means more than ever to weary Lexington Medical Center health care workers. If you would like to donate snacks, drinks, care items, or hot meals to … more

Will the government take your money?

I continue hearing concern about what happened in Cyprus and Greece. Their government reached into their banks seizing or freezing – not much difference – then “taxing the rich.” All of this … more

Covid surge forces new hospital visiting hours

Lexington Medical Center has updated its visiting policies due to increased covid cases. The new policies effective The new policies effective Monday are: • At Emergency Department and … more

Say goodbye to old Gilbert High

H undreds of graduates and visitors attended the open tour of the old Gilbert High last weekend. The building was originally a grammar school in 1952. In 1980 the building was refurbished for … more
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Pelion man drives cross country to meet his heroes

The baffling disappearance of a Pelion man has ended happily. When Zach Hook vanished from his Pelion home in early May, his parents feared the worst may have happened to their son. But … more
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Icehouse concerts are back

Sister Hazel will play a show at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington Friday, June 11. The show starts at 6 pm and tickets are $28. For additional information visit https://www.eventbrite. … more
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REGION CHAMPIONS

The White Knoll girls soccer team after defeating River Bluff 1-0 in overtime to earn a share of the Region 5-5A title. PHOTO | WWW.NANCYMAYERPHOTOGRAPHY.COM The Region 5-5A co-champion and top … more

Chapin looks to reclaim undefended title

Last season’s cancellation due to covid-19 was a double whammy for Chapin girls’ lacrosse. The seniors were not only denied a final season, but also the opportunity to defend a long-sought … more
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