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a ‘real’ superhero

Rylan Rogers, 3, completes his “Home Run for Life” and is greeted by an inflated Iron Man balloon. He trotted around the Lexington County Baseball Stadium bases during this past Saturday’s … more

DEATH NOTICES

Jean Joye Barrs, 70, of Gaston has died. Blizzard Funeral Home was in charge. Ronald “Piney” Flem Bickley, 77, of Chapin has died. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. … more

The view from the top of the world

Chronicle News Editor Rose Cisneros traveled to Seattle, Washington, recently on her way to Oahu, Hawaii. She spent a full day soaking up the experiences Seattle has to offer. This is part of her … more

Duo arrested in death of 8-year-old

The death of an 8-year-old Lexington boy was “not a random act,” Lexington County authorities say. A Lexington woman and a Columbia man have been charged in connection with a home invasion … more

A resourceful lady

the editor talks with you As a girl, Marion dreamed of finding her knight in shining armor. He would take her away from demanding parents who favored her younger … more

Heartworm Awareness Month

April is National Heart-worm Awareness Month. Hopefully if you have a dog or cat, they are on a heartworm preventative. Heartworm infections have been diagnosed in all 50 states. Heartworm … more

Silver Pen Scholarship winners named

Wellmore of Lexington recently welcomed 4 winners of the Silver Pen Scholarship competition for dinner and an awards ceremony. The competition has been hosted by Wellmore’s parent company, The … more

GO!

church yard sales MOM CLUB SALE: Multiples of the Midlands spring/summer consignment sale is Mar. 16, 7 am-noon, Health and Wellness Center at Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset … more

Flowers outlast us

Down South Down South Despite all those bygone years the memory remains of having my photograph taken. That was a big deal before phones turned into cameras. Circa … more

6 firms hired for Dist. 1 construction, repairs

At its Feb. 5 meeting, the Lexington County School District 1 Board of Trustees awarded architectural services contracts to 6 firms for upcoming school building improvement projects outlined in the … more

Pelion council repeals some ordinances

Around pelion At the last Pelion Town Council meeting, the following changes were made to the town ordinances: Sec. 15.31 Discharge of Firearms – repealed … more

The gift that keeps giving

Down South Down South Christmas Day blesses us with good times with family and food. It’s a day of giving, but how many gifts, among the many, do you remember? Not … more

Springdale erects new town limit sign

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA Springdale has a new Town Limit sign on Wattling Road. Springdale Mayor Michael Bishop said town officials will be looking … more

Retailers’ Christmas crisis

AROUND TOWN Don’t worry about Amazon, Walmart and Target. They will survive Christmas. Sears, J.C. Penney, Kmart and Bed Bath & Beyond are struggling. 17 major … more

Pelion shooting suspect charged

Multiple charges have been filed against a North Carolina man in connection to a shooting near Pelion that left one man dead and three others injured in July. Bradley Wayne Walker, 26, is … more

Regulators defend SCE&G ratepayers

One of the state’s regulated monopoly policy failings has been corrected. The regulators in the Office of Regulatory Staff no longer have a conflicting mission - to protect SC Electric & … more

What do you like?

Do you love a book you would want others to read and enjoy as you have? Join us in the Book Club by sending Jerry Bellune your own recommended books for other readers. Please send him a note at … more

Lexington County correctional officer saves a life

Every time Reggie Lighty suits up for another shift in the Lexington County Detention Center, he knows he has the opportunity to make a difference. “These inmates...they have family out there … more

What you can do

Pay attention to your body’s symptoms and those of your children. Be on the lookout for changes in your vision and hearing. Remember, age is just a number. Your health can change regardless of … more

When you lose a spouse

I cannot imagine what it would be like for me to lose my spouse of 42 years. There are many widows and widowers here among us who have walked through that experience. And therein lies the … more

Trigger ad response - and sales

Does your marketing and advertising produce the return on investment you expect and need? How do you know? Do your marketing and advertising on line, in print and on other media stimulate … more

Young author with a mission

Kacey Peterkin aims to help change attitudes. The 5-year-old Saxe Gotha Elementary kindergartener has turned a rotten experience into a mission. She was the target of prejudice by another … more
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