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Lexington’s most wanted captured after year on run

A West Columbia man wanted since March 2017 in connection with a fatal shooting was arrested Thursday night. Kevin Lawrence Pearson, 26, is charged with murder and criminal conspiracy for his … more

District 1 School Board Special Election June 19

Voting is June 19 to fill the open Lexington District 1 school board seat left by Grady Harmon. The following candidates are on the ballot: • RutuBhonsle • DinoTeppara • BrentM. … more

Actors wave and smile

Actors wave and smile to the crowd from the float for the Central Carolina Performing Arts for the play Aladdin during the South Carolina Poultry Festival Parade in Batesburg-Leesville last … more

Our purpose:

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

Red Jewel sweet potatoes

Driving back from Charleston, I was distracted by a dusty, old pickup truck sitting on the side of the road just this side of St. Matthews. Inside were several half bushel baskets of just-dug sweet … more
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Congress’s trillion dollar sucker punch

W hat’s a “measly” trillion dollars? After reading your “Suckered by a $3.5 trillion scheme,” I found that credit card debt is approaching $1 trillion, student debt about $1.6 … more

Happy 69th anniversary

F irst Baptist Church of Gilbert is celebrating their 69th anniversary Sunday, Aug. 15 with a homecoming for former members and guests. After their 10:30 worship service a covered dish dinner will be … more
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RECOGNITION

Longtime Irmo High School boys basketball coach Tim Whipple is presented a state resolution recognizing his 40 years of service. (Standing from left) Irmo Police Chief Courtney Dennis, former … more

Lake Murray beach to reopen

Dominion Energy will reopen a Lake Murray recreation area to visitors this month on a limited capacity. Located on the Lexington side immediately south of the Lake Murray Dam, Park Site 1 has … more
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Kordel “Kord” Carson Brazell

Kordel “Kord” Carson Brazell, 56, of West Columbia died May 11, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

A LIFE-SAVING LEGACY

A framed picture of Dutch Fork High School swingman Victor Sims can be found in the Athletics Hallway located past the main office of the school. The All-State standout passed away in 2003 from … more

County covid, overdose deaths rising

235 people with covid-19 died in Lexington County in 2020. According to the Lexington County Coroner’s Office, the pandemic started in March, so the numbers are for 9 months. The death … more
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HS WRESTLING IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

River Bluff’s Ryan Felkel gets the pinfall victory in his 106-pound match against Hammond School this past Saturday. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE River Bluff’s William Rogers during his … more

Are you ready to get shot?

New Year 2021 rolls in with lots of hope that a “shot in the arm” will end pandemic 2020. As vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and others roll out, recipients rush to receive this magical cure. … more
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Chamber backs hate crime bill

The politically-powerful SC Chamber of Commerce supports a proposed hate crimes bill. It is among business groups that say the state needs a hate crimes law. Chamber CEO Ted Pitts of … more
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Lexington mask law expires

Lexington has allowed its required masks-in-public law to expire. Although other communities are extending theirs, town officials saw no reason to do it, too. “It was not discussed at the … more
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HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Gilbert’s Chidera Wilson goes up for the smash against Orangeburg-Wilkinson. It was a continuation of the Oct. 21 contest for the Region 5-3A top seed. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE The Gilbert … more

Hot leeks for cool evenings

Now that our fall weather is pleasantly cooler, we can start serving hot meals to warm us up. As a side dish, there’s nothing quite like creamed leeks to stick to your ribs. 4 large leeks … more
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Volunteers clean up cemetery

A huge thanks to the Pelion Ruritan and American Legion Post 101 for their hard work to clear tree branches from the fence at the Oaklawn Cemetery. 24 people with clippers, pruners, trash bags and … more
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What does DHEC have to hide?

Little Suzie comes home and tells you her teacher did not come to school that day. Your best friend has a daughter in Suzie’s class. She calls and asks if you knew several teachers at the … more

Coming Attractions

Our 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
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We love ghost stories

Great Aunt Annie, long buried in some graveyard up Asheville way, told me ghost stories when I was a boy. I’d sit by a hissing wood stove on a bitter night and chills gave me goosebumps, but … more
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More good news about jobs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released an impressive June jobs report. With the current economic uncertainty, it is inspiring to see this quick improvement in our economy. With 4.8 million jobs … more

NASCAR bans Confederate Flag

Since its early days in the Carolinas, the Confederate flag was visible at NASCAR tracks. The Stars & Bars battle flag dotted infield campsites and waved in grandstands. As NASCAR comes … more

Ex-Blowfish head coach organizing summer league

Columbia International University baseball head coach Jonathan Johnson is organizing a team to play a 30-game schedule on its new field in Columbia. The games will take place June 15-July 31 from 10 … more
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