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Lawyer to head national school group

A longtime Lexington 2 board member is the new president of the National School Boards Association. Beth Dickerson Branham is the 1st South Carolinian to hold the office. The NSBA … more

Got dirt? tion District

3rd-graders at Midway Elementary School got an up-close look at an important resource with a lesson from a local expert. John Oxner, district manager with the Lexington County Soil and Water … more

3 ways to protect your tax refund

That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing up for months now in hopes that they’ll be able to steal … more
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Need a stress break?

Dogs are affectionately called man’s best friend. But did you know their companionship also offers benefits for your heart health? Studies show a canine companion can help with everything from … more
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Warm up with homemade chili Sunday

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY Want to warm up on a cold January day? Try the Lexington County Chili Cook-off this Sunday, Jan. 27, from noon to 5 pm at the Icehouse … more
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Recycle your Christmas tree

Keep the Midlands Beautiful his hosting their annual Grinding of the Greens program through Jan. 10. Before recycling your trees, please: • Remove tree from the stand and/or tarp holding … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Q: Why are frogs always so happy? A: They eat what ever bugs them Q: Why do the French eat snails? A: They don’t like fast food. Q: What type of sandals do frogs wear? A: … more
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District 5 Foundation welcomes Mary Kathryne Wadford

The District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence is pleased to announce and welcome Mary Kathryne Wadford as the Foundation’s Executive Director. She joins the Foundation with 10 years of … more

Interim Police Chief named

Officer Frankie L. Neeley has been appointed Interim Police Chief of the Pine Ridge Police Department. Officer Neeley is a Military Veteran who has served in United States Marine Corps and the … more
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DEATH NOTICES

Robert Peter “Bobby” Anderson, 58, of Leesville died Aug. 31, 2018. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. George “Clyde” Backman, 81, of Lexington died Aug. 24, 2018. … more

Westinghouse drags feet on radioactive leak

Once upon a time, Westinghouse Electric was a name you could trust. No more. The bankrupt company is in trouble again and dragging its feet on cleaning up a nuclear mess. Federal … more
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The ‘paperwork’

GOLF I knew my grandma had a sense of humor from a very early age. In the only bathroom in the house, there was a picture on the wall that only contained the words, … more
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Stay alert at the pump

Koon's watch With about a month left in the summer travel season, I want to remind you to be cautious during your travels. You’re likely driving to your destination … more
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22 District 5 students recognized

Irmo Middle School’s Logan Humbert and Dutch Fork Middle’s Kaylee Chen were honored during a Duke TIP Grand Recognition ceremony at Duke University this school year. The two students … more

SCE&G denies it hid key facts

SC Electric & Gas has filed a rebuttal to regulators saying it misled no one. A state agency has accused SCE&G of misleading lawmakers and regulators in claiming it kept secret for … more
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Tigers rebound from season-opening loss with 49-3 win over SC State

5 different Tigers found the endzone and Clemson amassed 262 passing and 242 rushing yards, as the 6th ranked Tigers downed South Carolina State 49-3 this past Saturday evening inside Memorial … more
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When you were in junior high

T wo weeks ago I drove a church bus filled with middle schoolers. We went to Garden City Chapel and Retreat for a week of worship, small group Bible study, fun, and togetherness. It was a … more
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Drugs found in fake kids’ snacks

Small amounts of a mind-altering drug have been found in kids’ snacks. “Incidents in the Town of Lexington have been infrequent and in small quantities, Sgt. Cameron Mortenson of the LPD … more
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PICK THE 2021 COVER

For the 4th straight year, the Lexington County Chronicle is giving the public the following choice: Which player do you want to see appear on the front cover of the High School Football Preview … more

PRAYERS FOR FAYE

Wearing shirts for Faye in her favorite colors, first-grade teachers Morgen Sightler, left, Michele Tynes and Catherine Prosser stand at the bright pink buddy bench for Faye. The bench was recently … more

County names public information officer

Former TV news producer Jessica Imbimbo is Lexington County’s new Public Information Officer. She is originally from Tampa, FL, but has called South Carolina home for almost 10 years. She … more

Fund the Fight against cancer

Early Detection Saves Lives. Help Fund the Fight. Each year, cancer takes the lives of people we know and love. And while there is no cure for cancer today, we aren’t powerless against the … more
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New vaccine headed our way

South Carolina will receive about 41,000 doses of a 3rd highly effective vaccine this week. This will be the 1st allocation of Janssen vaccine – commonly called the Johnson & Johnson … more
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Be wary of more covid scammers

Were you targeted by a covid scam? You may be soon. The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division warns that the latest covid scammers want your information and money. What … more
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How is your child coping?

We have been in a global pandemic for almost a year now. How have your children suffered? I have 3 children, all different ages and grade levels. We’ve been doing virtual schooling. … more
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