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S.C. HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS 5A competitive cheer finals

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2 more schools threatened

2 more school threats were reported last week. The 1st incident occurred Nov. 13 when a Dutch Fork Middle School student threatened to “shoot up the school and then hang himself,” according … more

PLAYOFF TIME

For 10 Chronicle Country teams, it’s now ‘Win or Go Home’. The 2nd season of the S.C. High School League playoffs officially kicks off this Friday. At least 1 Lexington County team is … more

From the halls of power to the football field

During the week, SC Chamber of Commerce President Ted Pitts deals with state power brokers. On weekends, he puts on a striped shirt as a football referee and deals with combative coaches who are … more

More hurricanes predicted this year

A below-average hurricane season was predicted, but researchers have now changed their minds. Colorado State University weather researchers now say we may see as many as 12 more storms this … more

Why are murder trial costs being hidden?

Judges and other court officials may think only nosy journalists want to see the Tim Jones trial gag order lifted. We can appreciate a judge sealing documents in the trial of a drug addicted Red … more

Red Bank council race heating up

Lexington County Council District 5 could be a hotly-contested race next year. Red Bank business owner Bobby Keisler has decided not to seek re-election but said he knew several candidates plan … more

Start your kids early in golf

GOLF I ran into T.J. Asbil last week and he said his dad recently repeated as the Senior Club Championship at the Ponderosa Club in Batesburg-Leesville. T.J., 30, … more

Sinking boat spills oil in Lake Murray

State officials reported a sinking boat spilled oil into Lake Murray last week. A 400-gallon capacity pleasure craft sank at 1060 Vansant Road in Leesville with around 100 gallons of fuel on … more

IN MEMORIUM:Former Lexington football coach passes

GREENVILLE - Jimmy Satterfield, 79, head coach of Furman University’s 1988 NCAA Division I-2A (FCS) National Championship football team and member of both Furman and South Carolina Athletic Halls … more

Be the neighbor you want to have

Koon's Watch Each of us plays an integral part in keeping our community safe, and this begins at home. You can take steps to ensure your neighborhood is a safer place to … more

Food and fun

First Responder Breakfast: Mar. 9, 8 am-12 pm at First Baptist of Lexington, 415 Barr Rd, Lexington. Join Midlands Recovery Center and Celebrate Recovery as they show appreciation for first … more

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Gators can clinch region with two road wins

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Deep concern was etched on the face of River Bluff wrestling coach Evan Moxie during his team’s home finale against Chapin on Jan. 17. The … more

Dominion’s deal done

Dominion Energy has announced it owns Lexington County-based SCANA. SCANA CEO Jimmy Addison will retire Feb. l at age 58 with an almost $10 million golden parachute. An estimated 600 … more

His generosity brought her to tears

Chronicle reader John Parrish shared this story of generosity just in time for the holidays. In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop … more

Golfers meet Challenge

GOLF _| Thanksgiving is almost here. Traditionally, I love to plant gift idea seeds. So, after recognizing some local juniors for their competitive … more

USC president will retire

LINDA SAuLS & ChuCk MCCurry AROUND TOWN President Harris Pastides announced Wednesday he will retire next year. Pastides came to USC in 1998 from University of … more

Don’t let Facebook get you fired

TECH TALK Iwrite often about the different ways that technology can harm us. Whether it’s the tech itself or hackers who can exploit vulnerabilities, there are a lot of … more

Planned Parenthood sues governor

Planned Parenthood wants a judge to overturn Gov. Henry McMaster’s order denying it Medicaid payments. The provider argues the order will deny thousands of poor women Medicaid-covered pelvic … more

More pageant winners announced

Around gilbert & summit The 2018-19 Lexington County Peach Queen pageant was held prior to the 4th of July Peach Festival in Gilbert. We want to congratulate the new … more

Always lock your car doors

Koon's watch Vehicle theft is a multi-billion-dollar crime. Stolen vehicles cost people $5.9 billion in 2016 alone. To help you keep your vehicle safe, I’d like to remind … more

Life without fathers about their fathers

Down South There’s something about being a writer that makes people confide in you. Why tell a writer, who uses life as raw material, your deepest secrets? But tell me they … more

SCANA: $180M Gaston deal done

AROUND TOWN Lexington-County based SCANA is telling investors not to worry. Its SC Electric & Gas subsidiary has just replaced 40% of the power its abandoned nuclear … more
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