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GIMME 5 !

Only 7 teams in SC High School League football history have won 4 consecutive titles. As of this past Friday, Dutch Fork stands alone as the only 5-time defending champion. Through a … more

Swansea chief’s final farewell

Swansea’s Chief of Police Clif Hayes retired last Friday. Friends and family celebrated his years in law en forcement at the Swansea Police Department Oct. 9. Many of Chief Hayes’ Law … 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

Who’s new at Pelion Elementary

Pelion Elementary Principal Debbie Poole welcome back students and staff to the new school year. Pelion Elementary welcomes the following new staff members: Breanna Robinson, 3K; Chrissy Larkin, 2nd … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Reader Beth Shealy submitted these jokes. If you like ‘em, blame me. If you don’t, blame Beth. Quarantine has turned us into dogs. We roam the house looking for food. We are told “no” if … more

NEWS IN BRIEF

Boater held in 2 river deaths Newberry Police have arrested a man for the deaths of 2 Lexington County boaters. Dylan Yancey Steele, 26, is charged with 2 counts of DUI water device … more

DEATH NOTICES

Roy E. Amick Sr., 90, of Irmo died July 6, 2020. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home was in charge. Etta Evelyn Walker Bailey, 80, of West Columbia died July 6, 2020. Thompson Funeral Home was in … more

MTC freezes tuition through end of year

Good news for Midlands Tech students. Tuition will not be increased this year. Provost Barrie Kirk announced the freeze during a virtual town hall for students yesterday. “We know … more

$6+ million in scholarships

Pelion High scholarships totaled $6,698,928 as of May 21. An outstanding number for many outstanding students. Ruritan scholarship recipients are Whitney Craft, Sommer Lucas, Lee Padgett, and … more

Lexington pitching coach heads to Spring Valley

A longtime Lexington High School baseball assistant will lead another Midlands program next spring. Wildcats’ pitching coach Robert Hendrix was named the new head baseball coach at Spring … more

S.C. American Legion hoping to hold state tournament in summer

Add American Legion World Series and 8 Regionals to the list of cancellations due to covid-19. The decision was announced April 7 by the Americanism Commission, in consultation with National … more

Library to celebrate St. Pat’s Day

G et ready for Saint Patrick’s Day with the Tween Extreme program at the Gilbert-Summit Branch Library. There will be a Lucky Charms scavenger hunt March 12 at 4 pm. Participants will hunt for … more

Santee Cooper warns of utility scam

Have you gotten a call from a Santee Cooper rep demanding payment on a pre-paid card? That’s a trick question. If you’ve gotten a call like that, it wasn’t from Santee Cooper or … more

A good ol’ boy goes travelin’

Former SC Chief Deputy Attorney General and a retired Judge of the SC Court of Appeals Bert Goolsby recommends “Norwood,” a novel by Charles Portis. The last time I checked, a new, paperback … more

Coming Attractions

Our new Coming Attractions section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me at 803-348-0243 or email … more

Library begins winter reading programs

Around gilbert & summit Our Gilbert-Summit Branch Library invites you to join its new 2020 Winter Reading program. The programs include age groups from early literacy to … more

Brooks named WC Mayor pro tem

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA West Columbia City Council elected Jimmy Brooks for a two-year term as Mayor pro tempore to serve in the absence of Mayor Tem … more

River Bluff’s Jesse Hollins wins Class 5A singles title

S.C. HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS 5A GIRLS INDIVIDUAL TENNIS FINALS Since enrolling at River Bluff High School this past summer, tennis player Jesse Hollins has made the most out … more

To charge or not to charge?

Talking Points You may want to think twice before putting Christmas on a credit card this year. A WalletHub study found 35 million Americans still have credit card debt from … more

The making of a champion

GOLF Lexington High junior golfer Karlee Vardas won the S.C. High School League Class 5A individual championship in a 2-hole playoff on Oct. 28 at Mid-Carolina Club in … more

Trike race celebrities sighted

Max your metabolism

health wanted Do you feel overweight or have less energy? If so, let’s max your metabolism. A metabolic fast provides your body with nutrients to stimulate your … more

Quotes from abraham lincoln

“Stand with anybody that stands RIGHT. Stand with him while he is right and PART with him when he goes wrong.” “I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I … more

Enjoy a summer road trip

Koon's Watch Before school starts back up, many families will enjoy a summer road trip. With the option of the mountains, beach, amusement parks and more within a short … more

Chronicle Country teams featured in TV games

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL It’s the first of 2 television appearances for the Silver Foxes, both at home. On Oct. 11, it will play host to River Bluff in a Region 5-5A contest as … more
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