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Keep pets safe this Halloween

Halloween isn’t just for humans; four-legged friends have plenty of opportunity to get in on the fun, too. It’s important to take some pet precautions that allow the whole family to enjoy the … more

We almost lost Teddy to a trolley

HOLY COW! HISTORY Mark Powell is on family leave. This column is reprinted from 2016. L osing a president in office is a national … more

We welcome your letters

Letters to the editor give Chronicle readers a way to raise concerns. Our deadline for letters is 3 p.m. Friday. Send them to JerryBellune@yahoo.com more

Lawmakers say governor broke state law

Rifts between governors and senators is nothing new in South Carolina. Even between Republican governors and senators. Remember Gov. Mark Sanford’s baiting the GOPcontrolled Senate? … more

Chapin installs new Legion Officers

The American Legion Auxiliary, Chapin Unit 193 installed its new officers for the 2018/2019 year June 14th at American Legion Post 193 in Chapin. The installation was performed by Christy Rucker, … more

Learn how reading ‘rocks’ at the library

AROUND PELION Chad Crews will present “Reading ROCKS” on June 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pelion Branch Library. With a hilarious combination of magic, music, storytelling, … more

McMaster signs 9 bills to combat SC opioid abuse

South Carolina has nine new laws to help combat opioid addiction. Gov. Henry McMaster signed the bills into law last week. “We’re making great progress, but this is only the beginning … more

Have protesters taken grievances too far?

OUR READERS WRITE In my English class we have been talking about how students like us can help make a difference. I have been wondering over the past few weeks if protests go too … more

LEXINGTON COUNTY CHRONICLE PLAYERS 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 … more

Collards, BBQ and fun in Gaston

The Town of Gaston held their Annual Collard Festival and parade last Saturday, Oct. 2 on the grounds behind Town Hall. Large crowds came out throughout the day wanting Collards and BBQ and to enjoy … more

Lexington-based sting targets predators

More than a dozen law enforcement agencies have worked together on a month-long operation targeting adults accused of contacting children online for sexual activity. Seventeen men have been … more

GILBERT VS. AIRPORT VOLLEYBALL

The Airport player with the 2-handed return against Gilbert this past Monday. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE Gilbert’s Shelby Hancock with the diving save against Airport. The Lady Indians won … more

PRESEASON HS FOOTBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Batesburg-Leesville’s Gavin Parrish with the tackle of the Lexington player during this past Thursday’s scrimmage at Lexington High School. Lexington’s Caleb Warren with the run against … more

The dogs’ lives

W e do apologize but we need to interrupt this commercial for breaking news: Scoop and Gypsy have returned from a forest romp with the publisher and she reports both did their business. That is … more

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES

Ed Bennet, Benjamin Bennett, Sanders Bennett, Gary Baker, and Hugh Gunter raise the flags to full staff at noon Monday at the Lexington Veterans Memorial. “The Fallen But Not Forgotten” … more

Major Phillip Aven Stone

Major Phillip Aven Stone, 82, USMC (Ret), of Irmo died May 8, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

OUR ‘HOME TEAM’

Since arriving from Columbia in 2014, the Blowfish baseball team have embraced its role as Lexington County’s “home team”. Under local owners Vicki and Bill Shanahan, the team has not been … more

SPRING HEAT

The Eagles of Chapin High are back atop the “perch” of SC High School boys soccer. After a 2-week stay at number 2, Chapin returned to the top spot in the SC High School Soccer Coaches … more

Don’t feed babies in the house

Dinner, the big meal of the day in the antebellum period, was what we now call lunch. Lexington County residents also ate breakfast and supper. For breakfast, many would eat hot breads, cereals, … more

Cabbie foils robbery, kidnapping attempt

A resourceful, unidentified cab driver helped Lexington County deputies stop a crime. As a result, a Myrtle Beach teen is accused of trying to rob and kidnap the cab driver last Thursday. … more

Runners honor fallen friends

SAFE runners continue day 3 of a 7-day running and cycling marathon. The group SAFE Lexington, which stands for “streets are for everyone,” formed last spring after Lexington County runners John … more

The value of a ‘Tool Box’

Dustin Johnson now has a green champions jacket with The Masters’ Trophy to go along with a number 1 world golf ranking. It doesn’t get any better. He will enjoy this holiday season unlike … more

STRONGER SPES 2020-2021 TOGETHER

Sandhills Primary Elementary is continuing to learn despite social distancing, masks, and new protocols for keeping everyone safe. New technology, new resources, and a lot of planning has helped … more

Local hunters bag 13-foot gator in Lake Moultrie

Angelo Tager couldn’t help but show off photos of a prize 13-foot alligator. Alligators of that length have been weighed at up to 700 pounds. Tager said that he and his wife Crystal Nunn … more
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