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Students help fight human trafficking

The first ever Human Trafficking Youth Advocacy Summit to educate high school students was June 27. The South Carolina Office of the Attorney General, Children’s Trust of SC, and the SC … more

Vera B. Summer

LEXINGTON - Heaven received another angel on June 7, 2018 when Vera B. Summer peacefully departed her earthly ties. She was a resident at Oakleaf Village of Lexington, SC. September 19, 1924 was … more

Our purpose

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

nuke fiasco aftermath

Yes, your electric bill is going up again. You can thank the Public Service Commission, the Office of Regulatory Staff and state lawmakers who are supposed to look out for your interests.SC Electric … more
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Gilbert Council invites public

Gilbert Town Council plans 2 public hearings Monday, Oct. 11 at 7 pm at 345 Hampton St. The council will discuss and hold final readings and vote on a revised Business License Ordinance and an … more
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How to cross rivers in colonial times

I n the colonial period, ferries were the only way to cross Saxe Gotha rivers. These ferries sometimes began as informal operations but were granted official authority to collect tolls by the … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

Here’s more about where those sayings come from. • A cat nap is an expression for a short nap. This phrase is easy to figure out. It comes from the fact that cats always seem to be … more
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Jamison, Taylor receive Gatorade top sports honors

Gatorade named 2 of the Lexington Chronicle’s Athletes of the Year with top honors in their respective sports. Jayla Jamison of Airport was named Girls Track Athlete of the Year for the 3rd … more

Be wary of poison ponds

Blue-green algae is back, perhaps in your pond or Lake Murray. The deadly toxin in high concentrations can sicken pets and their owners. Dogs are more vulnerable to the toxins because of … more

James Troy Fuller

James Troy Fuller, 74, of Chapin died May 12, 2021. Moseley Funeral Service was in charge. more

It’s Ladies’ Night

Yes, that was a female on the Super Bowl field. If you watched from the comfort of home and are a Kansas City Chiefs fan, it was miserable. But, it was a great night for the ladies. You … more

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Lexington’s Zavier Measmer is guarded by Dutch Fork’s Jarvis Green during the Jan. 9 contest won by the Silver Foxes 58-53. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE Dutch Fork’s Tayah Anderson … more

What’s slowing vaccinations?

The Chronicle isn’t alone in wanting vaccine details from SC health officials. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster and Democrat Sen. Dick Harpootlian both called for an explanation of why it is … more
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2021 gas prices will stay low

Good news for Lexington County drivers: At-the-pump gas prices are expected to remain under $2 a gallon in 2021. But it’s bad news for the oil and gas industry. Wells have been … more
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Expert: end monopolies

SC utility regulators do not protect ratepayers. The Public Service Commission protects utility executives, their investors, lenders and profits. That’s the assessment of a veteran energy … more
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Make the most of your time

T he Latin phrase tempus fugit is roughly translated as “time flies.” Time is one of those irreplaceable asset. like the unsold airline ticket or hotel room. That revenue is lost forever. My … more
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You can count on this

The City of West Columbia and the Town of Springdale have been awarded a $20,000 grant to establish a financial wellness program for their mor than 250 employees. The money will provide … more
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Another capitol blunder

The Washington rhetoric surrounding energy legislation is becoming more absurd. It is claimed that the various proposed legislation is a plan that will create jobs, reliability and efficiency. … more

Moms of Cayce homicide victims plead for help

The mothers of Khajari Brown and Isaiah Bailey are speaking for the 1st time since their sons were gunned down in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 2. The mothers are asking that anyone … more

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green

Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green receives the 2019 DUI Agency of the Year award. Special Programs Manager Brent Kelly and Law Enforcement Liaison Greg Griggs of the SC Department of Public … more

Foundation receives iPad donation from Gonzalez family

On June 6, Pastor Carlos Gonzalez was admitted to Lexington Medical Center as a covid-19 patient. Shortly thereafter, he was placed on a ventilator and then in a medically induced coma. His … more

What’s ahead for public school students?

What may your child face when public schools reopen? How about busing and availability of meals at school? Can they stay home and attend classes online? Will they attend in staggered … more

County considers growth solutions

Our friends in the residential development business aren’t going to be happy with Lexington County Council. Almost 10 years ago, the council shortened setbacks on residential lots. They may … more

Vroom! Vroom! They’re back

Sports fans hungry for action on the race track were treated Sunday the Real Heroes 400 on TV from the famed Darlington Raceway. It was the first NASCAR race since March because of covid-19. It was … more
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Strawberry fields forever

D riving along a country road, I saw emerald green, low growing leaves with white flowers and spot of red hidden beneath them. This is a welcome sight to many of us. We know it is spring by the … more
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