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Museums team up for special program

Do you believe in witches, hexes, spells and superstitions? Many in Lexington County believe in them or have heard stories about them from parents and grandparents. The Cayce Museum and … more

Wild bird survey needs your help

W ant to help the SC Department of Natural Resources in its Summer Wild Turkey and Quail Survey from now till August 29? If you spend a significant amount of time in the outdoors, travel roads … more

5 hurt in Lake Murray boat crash

At least 5 were hurt in boat crash on Lake Murray Friday night. One boat was damaged and the other sank, WLTX-TV reported Saturday afternoon. The South Carolina Department of Natural … more

Tupelo Grove, National Tax open

The Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of side-by-side businesses last week. Tupulo Grove Events and National Tax Service North Main share a building at 1004 … more

SC is center of golf world

This weeks PGA Tour event is in Charlotte, NC, just 90 minutes away at Quail Hollow Country Club. In 2 weeks, the 2nd major of the season, the PGA Championship, will be played at Kiawah Island. … more

Hypocrites

Former Georgia star Herschel Walker thinks Major League Baseball is sad. The Heisman Trophy winner thinks MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has not read Georgia’s voting rules. Georgia’s … more

FBI investigates Gilbert man

James Patrick Giannakos, Jr. of Gilbert has been charged with threatening a former Assistant United States Attorney, her family, and associates. According to documents filed with the court, the … more

What goes on at the Statehouse

The 124th SC General Assembly session began this week and I was there. As a freshman citizen lawmaker. I’m discovering what really goes on underneath the dome and thought you’d be … more

Looking toward the future

I was honored this week to take my 3rd oath of office to serve as your sheriff. Because of the current covid-related conditions, I did so in a small, private ceremony with family, friends and … more

DUTCH FORK VS. TL HANNA CLASS 5A STATE FINAL

The Dutch Fork cheerleaders perform with their white paunchos as the rain fell at Charlie W. Johnson during the Class 5A title game. PHOTO | WWW.GOFLASHWIN.COM Dutch Fork wide receiver Antonio … more

DOING GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

This is Debee Early with Aliya, Wyatt, and Alek Neely. Wyatt organized a fundraising walk in the Whiteford neighborhood to raise money for Smile Train, a cleft palate charity to provide free cleft … more

$75 million for lawyers at issue again

A 2nd lawsuit has challenged a $75 million payment to 2 area law firms. Former SC Common Cause head John Crangle and the SC Public Interest Foundation are suing to stop Attorney General Alan … more

Swansea teleconferencing — again

The Quail was flying last week. The 1st stop was a special called Town of Swansea budget public hearing on teleconferencing. Swansea is still the only town in the area not meeting in person. No … more

Covid-19 cases, deaths plummet

Early detection, better science and improved covid-19 care are paying off. Our county covid-19 fatality rate was 8 deaths over the last 7 days. Only 3 deaths were reported Sunday, and … more

Birthday fun with golf

This week, I traveled to Highlands, NC to celebrate my wife Valerie’s birthday. We were guests of Lou and Linda Kay Miller at the Old Edwards Inn and Country Club. We arrived this past Tuesday … more

Nephron plans $215M expansion

AROUND TOWN LINDA: 467-0334 ChuCk: 348-0243 lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation plans to expand operations in Lexington County. The West … more

What a real father does

Tomorrow, June 19 will be the 110th anniversary of the first Father’s Day in America. The annual day set aside to honor dads was first established in Spokane, Washington in 1910, and was the … more

Chambers create business safety pledge

Local Chambers of Commerce have created an incentive for businesses to safely re-open after the covid-19 shutdown. Lexington Chamber President and CEO Otis Rawl, Columbia Chamber President Carl … more

Correcting the Westinghouse story

Your article about Westinghouse woes is an example of reporting important information but not being completely accurate. You have published many pieces about Westinghouse and more than twice you … more

Retired coach remembers 2 star opponents

Bailey Harris has coached against many talented players and teams. The retired Lexington High School boys’ basketball coach has the distinction of coaching against 2 future NBA Hall of Famers. … more

Need to upgrade your cell phone?

H ow long does technology last? Last week I answered part of reader Linda Sinclair’s question. When do you need to upgrade your cell? If you listened to Apple, you’d buy a new phone every … more

The State’s owners file for bankruptcy

McClatchy, the publisher of The State newspaper, has filed for bankruptcy. The Sacramento, CA-based publisher is saddled with $794 million in debt. McClatchy said The State and its 29 other … more

3 more favorite destinations we recommend to you

Macleod and Jerry Bellune are often asked about their favorite places. Here are 3 they love and would visit again. MacLeod’s travels as an Air Force brat took her all over the … more

Harvest Hope Food Bank

Community Outreach: The Foundation, on behalf of Lexington Medical Center, presented Harvest Hope Food Bank with funds to support the expansion of their Diabetic Food pantries at … more

Foreign spies use your chat app

TECH TALK Many of us are wary of the way companies and apps use and misuse our private information. Facebook and Twitter are common offenders. Last week the New York Times … more
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