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Marcia S. Porcel,

of Lexington, died Jan. 3, 2020. Woodridge Funeral Home was in charge. more

Attorney General reviews regulator’s email

A Public Service Commissioner’s emails are under legal review. Commissioner Tom Ervin corresponded privately with environmentalists about a solar energy case that is pending before the PSC. … more
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It’s time to wear your ‘ugly sweater’

Around ChApin & irmo Holiday “ugly sweaters” are now in high fashion! On December 21, you can wear yous to the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party in Chapin on Beaufort … more
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Champions for a 15th time

The Chapin High School competitive cheer team repeated as S.C. High School League Class 5A champion this past Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. The Lady Eagles edged out Lower State champion Lexington … more

Now is the best time to sell your home

Local real estate agents are hungry. Lexington County home owners are hanging onto their homes longer. This gives them fewer homes they can sell. “I hear complaints that there is … more
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A promise to children to eradicate a killer

conquering polio Do millennials even know what polio is? It’s an insidious disease that attacks and paralyzes children. Rotarians decided in 1985 to promise the … more
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Wells Fargo employees unable to find work

Some Wells Fargo Bank employees nationally are finding it hard to get a job. The employees were fired after it was found they were opening accounts for customers without their knowledge and … more

Power-packed lunchbox ideas

Packing and prepping wholesome lunches doesn’t have to be a chore. You can kick health into high gear this school year with new ideas to make creative, nutrient-rich meals. Fit to satisfy various … more
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Your gas taxes aren’t patching local pot holes

Gas Tax Watch Some taxpayers feel they were misled about the state’s gas tax increase. They were told the money was to repair crumbling roads and bridges. On its … more
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Good news for Tony’s Pizza fans

AROUND TOWN Johnny Anderson plans to reopen the Original Tony’s Pizza tomorrow, July 19. He will open at 1505 Charleston Highway in the Granby Village shopping center for … more

Storm downed trees, left 31,000 homes in dark

Saturday’s storm put out the lights in 31,000 Lexington County homes. It left another 22,000 in the dark in Columbia and Richland County. The storm snapped trees and killed at least one person in … more

The daddy with the sick boy

The Outdoor Dreams Foundation takes sick kids fishing and hunting. The adventures take place all year, but in May, there’s a fishing tournament and cook out. This year I manned the weigh-in … more
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Art on State draws big crowd

With the beautiful view of the city skyline as a backdrop, artists painted on the street Friday at West Columbia’s Art on State. After rain much of the day, the clouds cleared in time for a … more
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DEATH NOTICES

Carolyn Elizabeth McSwain Bagley, 82, of West Columbia died April 8, 2019. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. Janelle Roof “Nell” Brown, 92, of Lexington died April 11, 2019. Shives … more

Jimmy Koosa is back in golf

GOLF April opens the most spectacular spring golf season on earth. The Masters held at Augusta National Golf Club just 60 miles away helps amplify the celebration. The … more

District 1 attendance zones won’t change yet

Meadown Glen Middle school attendance lines will remain the same for now. Lexington County School District 1 Board of Trustees decided Feb. 19, to postpone redrawing the attendance zone until … more

Mom is the best caddy

While watching the “Winter Tour” Competitive divisions of Pitner Orthodontics, Jerman Personal Service, and Kleen Sites at LinRick this past Sunday, memories of caddying for my children in this … more

Chapin inducts 2 to Hall of Fame

Around ChApin & irmo If you gave out personal Hall of Fame awards, who would be on your list? I would give one award to my ballet teacher, Donna Lewis, founding … more
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Dominion pledges $30M

Plans to help ratepayers, business community Special to the Chronicle Dominion Energy will invest up to $30 million in the community over 5 years. That’s in addition to $1.3 … more

SCE&G lawyers dragging out hearings

our readers write Given time constraints with so many witnesses during the 3-week Public Service Commission hearings into SC Electric & Gas rates, a main concern by the chair seems … more

What’s next for Nikki Haley?

Former Lexington resident Nikki Haley is used to surprising people. When she announced her run for the state House of Representative, she faced the longest-serving member, Larry Koon of … more
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Autism program robbed taxpayers of $8.8 million

Early Autism Project, Inc. (“EAP”) has paid the United States $8,833,615 to resolve a False Claims Act investigation. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina … more

Don’t be bamboozled by Bitcoin

AROUND TOWN Been thinking about investing in Bitcoin? One expert tracked it. He found that an investor who bought Bitcoin at $17,549 last December and held it until this … more
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Blowfish help celebrate Lexington youth’s granted “Wish”

JUSTIN HALL The Lexington County Blowfish, Make-A-Wish Columbia and State Credit Union partnered to grant the wish of 12-year-old Brayden Sox. On July 26, during … more
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Chamber welcomes new members

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