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Say sayonara to Someday Island

Covid-19 has given us the gift of reflection. We reflect on what we want from life. What are we willing to do to achieve it? Before we start, Brian Tracy writes in “No Excuses,” we take … more
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Shoot or shut up

Ever been bored at a high school basketball game when a team holds the ball? Sure it’s an offensive strategy ... but it’s boooring!!! Most of us understand strategy. Coaches and their … more

Baltimore’s valiant citizens

I remember standing above the harbor watching the storm roll into Baltimore. The Americans were at a disadvantage in an 1814 battle with the British navy, just as they were in the American Revolution … more
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An Award-Winning Editor’s Guide to Compelling Writing

When we started the Lexington County Chronicle 27 years ago, many of our writers had never written more than letters to their mothers. We met with them weekly to discuss reporting and writing … 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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Retiring chamber CEO looks back on life

Otis Rawl came up from small town boy to leading the state’s largest chamber of commerce. In retirement, he served in the same capacity at the Lexington Chamber. As he prepares to retire again in … more

Burges Beverly Fite Jr.

, 89, of Irmo died Jan. 2, 2020. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Where did those flying reindeer come from?

Nicholas was born in the 3rd century in the village of Patara. That’s in Asia Minor, which is now Turkey. It is believed he may have been of Greek decent. St. Nicholas became Bishop … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

A tourist was introduced to an Indian in New Mexico who was said to have a perfect memory. Skeptical, the tourist asked, “What did you have for breakfast on September 10, 1993?” The Indian … more
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Can we afford regulated monopolies?

What Lexington County needs is inexpensive competition between all utilities including power and water. What we have is an expensive regulated monopoly system that holds us captive to the … more

WEEK 6 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

(All games set for 7:30 pm) Midland Valley at Airport Abbeville at Batesburg-Leesville North Augusta at Brookland-Cayce Dutch Fork at Chapin Swansea at Gilbert Gray Collegiate at Lamar Spring … more

Save the Date

Women’s Night Out will be Tuesday, October 22 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The theme for this year’s Women’s Night Out is “Beautiful You” focusing on inner and outer … more

Elsie Shealy

LEXINGTON—Elsie Shealy, widow of Sen. Ryan Shealy, retired national sales executive, motivational speaker and a former South Carolina Mother of the Year, died Tuesday, just a few days before her … more

Jim W. Hiatt

Jim W. Hiatt was born on 10-27-1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and passed away July 22, 2019 in Dacula, GA. He was the son of the late Duane and Ruth Hiatt. He is survived by his wife, Delila Hall of the … more

Chronicle poll

Who should be on the cover of the 2019 Lexington Chronicle High School Football Preview edition? • Dutch Fork’s Ty Olenchuk • Airport’s Nanders Lawrence • … more

Some school meal prices going up

JerryBellune@yahoo.com Students in 2 Lexington County school districts will pay more for lunch. District 1 in Gilbert, Lexington and Pelion plans 10 cents more for meals. Breakfast is … more
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Volunteering and yellow squash pie

Throughout my career I have worked with many volunteers and occasionally as a volunteer myself. Some of the organizations which have volunteers may not be able to carry out their work if the … more
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Free boat safety inspections on Lake Murray

SCDNR will offer free boat inspections this Memorial Day. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division officers will inspect boats to make sure the required safety … more

Power companies wield real power

the nuclear fiasco “Ok, people. Let’s get started. Cynthia, what’s going on with the Governor’s office?” “We and the other utilities in the state have developed a … more
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Still Hopes opens state of the art facility

Still Hopes hosted a Grand Opening for Greenway on April 7, which is a new assisted living and skilled nursing facility. What makes Greenway newsworthy is the fact it brings the very best care … more

Dominion to cut 1,200 employees

Dominion Energy’s job cuts will be twice what was earlier projected. The Virginia utility is offering voluntary retirement to nearly 1/3rd of its workers. More than 1,200 work in … more
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SCDOT wants to hear from you

The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants your input. It will hold a Public Information Meeting Thursday, Mar. 21 concerning the proposed bridge replacement on US 378 over Twelve … more
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It’s wine o’clock

Health wanted We all have stressful days. Work, planning a special event, or even being a stay at home mom or dad can cause us daily stress. How do you unwind? … more
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Grandmother backs stronger DUI law

Patricia Voelker knows the pain of driving under the influence deaths. The Lexington grandmother became a Mothers Against Drunk Driving volunteer after a drunk driver in Florida killed her … more
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Students show gratitude to overseas military

A class of elementary students recently learned that gratitude is contagious. Third-graders at Pleasant Hill Elementary heard from a thankful parent after sending care packages to active duty … more
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