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Older SC drivers are dangerous

Talking Points Special to the Chronicle South Carolina ranks 9th for most accidents with drivers 65 and older. Today, 42 million Americans aged 65 and older are licensed … more
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Common sense is not so common

BEHIND THE MIKE The saddest thing about common sense is it is not so common. You would think that the idiots in Washington parading around as Congressmen would understand … more
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Ex-wife: I was abused

Lexington County father murdered 5 kids The mother of Tim Jones Jr.’s 5 murdered children said he badly abused her. Amber Kyzer was subpoenaed to testify Tuesday … more
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How history’s greatest war correspondent changed America

The son of tenant farming parents in west-central Indiana, Ernie Pyle became history’s greatest war correspondent. When Pyle was killed by a Japanese machine gun bullet on the tiny Pacific island … more

Blowie the Blowfish to visit Pelion

Around pelion Pelion Elementary will host Blowie the Blowfish, the mascot for the Lexington County Blowfish Baseball team on April 22. He will be there to promote reading and … more
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DEATH NOTICES

Gwendolyn Sue Adams, 72, of Lexington died March 1, 2019. Richard “Bugsy” Boulware Jr., 48, of Irmo died March 6, 2019. Palmer Funeral Home was in charge. Patricia S. Brady, … more

Business group calls for Santee Cooper sale

Private owners of debt-ridden Santee Cooper can bring lower rates and clean electricity. That’s the belief of the SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce in backing the sale of taxpayer-owned … more
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Are we sacrificing children to abortion?

the 4th trimester In an interview, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam supported a bill to allow abortions through a full-term pregnancy. “If a mother is in labor, I can tell … more
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Medical supply retailer re-opens

Bad weather didn’t stop Foot Solutions of Columbia from celebrating their grand reopening and ribbon cutting Tuesday. Despite the misty rain and fog, Irmo Mayor Hardy King cut the red ribbon, … more
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Heritage was taught at the supper table

BEHIND THE MIKE There was a day when the stories shared around the dinner table were pretty much the only source of information we had about our past and our heritage. With … more
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Dominion deal foes may appeal

Up to 600 SCANA employees may hang on to their jobs at least another year. Appeals to last week’s Public Service Commission approval of a Dominion Energy takeover may delay the sale up to a … more
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Business recognizes talented youth

Three local kids have a chance to make their hometown proud. Blakey Mendenhall, Luke Shealy, and Christopher Unumb will represent Lexington in the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting talent program Dec. … more
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Gaston man gets 22 years

Marcos Rodriguez Lopez, 34, a Mexican citizen located in Gaston, was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. According to … more

A DNA success story

The Orangeburg German-Swiss Genealogical Society held its 38th annual Octoberfest this year at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Orangeburg. I have been attending this event for 20 … more
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Lexington County helps Hurricane Florence victims

A program established by a Lexington resident is helping hurricane victims. The One SC Fund was started by former Gov. Nikki Haley after the 2015 flooding from Hurricane Joaquin washed out roads … more
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Poor sports

SPORTS GROUCH I’ll admit I’m a Serena Williams fan. We met when she and Andy Roddick gave a tennis clinic at Colonial Life Arena years ago. That’s a reason her … more

Lexington 3 needs student art

Lexington County School District Three is still seeking submissions for its “Color Lex 3” art project. The project started this past summer and the district has received numerous beautiful pieces … more
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Lexington road closed through 2019

Part of Beechcreek Road has been closed for the rest of 2018. The SC Department of Transportation found a major road and shoulder collapse between Wise Ferry Road and Old Chapin Road. The … more
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Aggressive termite comes to county

Rodney Dorn had never seen one of these before. The Modern Exterminating inspector was running a routine termite check at a Lexington County home when he found the colony. He took them to … more
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Sales tax free weekend August 3

The 2018 sales tax holiday kicks off Friday, August 3 through Sunday, August 5. During tax free weekend, back-to-school essentials are exempt from the 7% sales tax. Tax free items range from … more

Road work on Gibson Rd.

C.R. Jackson, Inc. is performing road repairs and improvements as directed by SCDOT on Gibson Rd. in.  Work activity is anticipated to be completed by  Friday June 8, 2018 . If … more

New head coach focused on one goal - winning the Petitt Cup

LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH The Lexington County Blowfish welcome in a new head coach for the 2018 baseball season. Marshall McDonald takes the reins of the club … more

New Swansea Feed and Seed Store Opens in Old Space

Located by the historic mill in downtown Swansea, Charlie’s Corner Supply opened recently in Swansea. The town’s Old Mill, which was removed, opened around the early-1920s. The current … more
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Celebration of USC-Clemson Rivalry Returns for 12th Year

The 12th annual Big Thursday celebration is scheduled to take place Oct. 27. This year the event — which commemorates the longstanding rivalry between the University of South Carolina and … more
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Covid threatens children

Citing the alarming rate at which children are requiring hospitalization due to covid-19, the SC Children’s Hospital Collaborative is providing a daily report. It will show the number of … more
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