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COLLEGE SIGNINGS

River Bluff’s Jacob Lebron (2nd to left) is joined by family members as he signs to play baseball for Newberry. Pelion wrestler Blake Bagwell is joined by parents and head coach Will Washburn … more

Our different Easter

H ow was your Easter? I think we would all agree it was different from all others. With social distancing, church services were moved to streaming with empty pews. Absent were the lovely Easter … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS AT LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Seth Butcher has signed to play football at Presbyterian College. Standing from left are assistant coaches Jay Schiedermayer and Adam Gamble, Principal Melissa Rawl and head coach Perry Woolbright. … more

Betty Wellborn Estes Wellborn Estes

Betty Wellborn Estes, 89, of Columbia (formerly of West Columbia) passed away on December 3, 2019. She donated her body to the USC School of Medicine. At her request, there was no visitation or … more

Deloris “Dee” Williams Milliken,

71, of Lexington died Jan. 4, 2020. W.B. Crumel Funeral Home was in charge. more

Senator to speak at suicide prevention meeting

Few topics are as stigmatized as suicide. Mentioning the word makes people uncomfortable. But we must talk about it. Suicide is the 2nd-leading cause of death for South Carolinians … more

What is state doing with gas tax millions?

Gas Tax Watch The state has spent $1.3 million in gas taxes on Lexington County roads. The county is one of 28 counties with less than 25% of the value of paving projects … more

Pine Ridge Halloween threat

A 12-year-old Pine Ridge Middle School student was charged Halloween day with threatening students. Police reports indicate the female student told 2 students she was going to kill them. A … more

Experts: E-cigarettes a danger to minors

Vaping in Question The vaping industry will face major challenges, an expert has predicted. “The epidemic of vaping among youth, and then this outbreak of serious … more

Shining Bright with 3 Stars

Lexington Medical Center’s cardiovascular program has earned an overall 3-star rating for heart surgery from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Historically, less than 10% of heart … more

The Harvest hosts leadership summit

Church Buzz For years, Pastor Ken Jumper and his staff at The Harvest attended a Global Leadership Summit. They found the nationally simulcast summit at Columbia … more

Is this your grocer of the future?

Don’t expect to see this kind of Lexington County shopping any time soon. Local grocers we checked have an eye on it but aren’t experimenting with it yet. Amazon, which runs a giant … more

Paper box returns

The Chronicle’s newspaper box has returned to the entrance of the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington. The box was removed on an order by Circuit Court Judge Eugene C. Griffith Jr. for … more

Virginia Anne Hendrix Daley

Virginia Anne Hendrix Daley, age 74, of Bluffton, SC, and formerly of Hardeeville, SC, died Saturday, June 8, 2019. Mrs. Daley was the widow of Willard G. “Sonny” Daley, her high school … more

What’s happening in Lexington County?

news in brief Gilbert sex offender gets 25 years for kidnapping Christopher Jody Jennings, 47, of Gilbert, pled guilty to kidnapping and assault with intent to commit … more

Mass murder trial may start Monday

A father’s trial for murdering his 5 children has been delayed by jury selection. Opening arguments in the trial of Timothy Ray Jones Jr. of Red Bank could begin Monday. Circuit Court … more

Pond may force district to buy more land than needed

A pond promises to run up the cost of a new Lexington middle school. The site is a “colossal waste of money,” said Trustee Jada Garris A Lexington 1 official denies the pond on property … more

2018-19 ALL-CHRONICLE COUNTRY HOOPS TEAM

CO-PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Danae McNeal - Swansea THE S.C. GATORADE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AVERAGED 24.5 POINTS, 12.6 REBOUNDS, 4.7 STEALS, 4.0 ASSISTS AND 3.4 BLOCKS PER GAME … more

Prevent cyberbullying

Koon's Watch In last week’s Koon’s Watch, I covered the topic of cyberbullying and how to approach the topic with the young people in your life. In the same way … more

, , , , , , BLOWFISH NEWS: Shamrock luncheon set

JUSTIN HALL At noon Wednesday, the Lexington County Blowfish held its second media luncheon in the Lexington County Baseball Stadium VIP room. It was part of a … more

Timberwolves have lots of games

Around rEd BAnK The White Knoll Timber-wolves sports teams thrive on community support and, even without football, there are plenty of games and teams in action currently. … more

Drive sober, save a life

Koon's watch The holiday season is both a joyous and stressful time for many families. There is an abundance of holiday festivities and family get-togethers, errands and … more

Foreigners occupied Cebu for centuries

The Chronicle’s Mark Bellune traveled to Cebu, Philippines recently to see an old friend from Lexington. He learned much of the history and culture of the nation of islands in the Pacific — … more

What will a Dominion takeover cost?

There are no free lunches in the electric power business. Dominion Energy wants to buy SCANA, the Lexington County-based holding company that owns SC Electric & Gas. SCE&G serves more … more

6 tips to maintain eye health

When considering making changes to positively impact your well-being, many aspects of health may jump to the forefront, from taking care of mental and emotional health to ensuring a well-maintained … more
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