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Santee Cooper history of bad decision making

nuclear fiasco aftermath Santee Cooper’s fight with Sen. Hugh Leatherman, other legislative leaders and the Department of Administration over the public utility’s “secret … more
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Radioactive ton removed, but to where?

1 metric ton of plutonium is gone from our backyard, according to federal authorities. Where it went is still a mystery. The US Department of Energy said last week it has removed not less … more
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Was your credit card compromised?

Special to the Chronicle Do you have a Capital One credit card? You should know that a hacker has been arrested for hacking more than 100 million Capital One customers’ credit card, bank … more

The day a fighter pilot met a true space hero

true stories In my childhood, my parents recounted vivid memories of the space race and the excitement that captivated the world. Names like Buzz Aldrin, Alan Shepard, … more
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The battle stopped for a fist fight

MARK POWELL’S HOLY COW! HISTORY I’ve never been in a battle. I have read a small library’s worth of books about military history and have seen … more
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OLD GRUMP

When I read about violence, addiction and sexual abuse of Tim Jones and his family, I wonder why their abusers aren’t in prison, too. We are failing vulnerable children. more

Fritz and Strom

BEHIND THE MIKE Igrew up in a family of politicians. My grandfather, Elias S. Mack Sr., was Mayor of the Town of Lexington, in the late 40s and early 50s. His son, Elias S. … more
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Starting reading the terms of service

TECH TALK Are you on social media? When you joined Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, did you read through the terms of service? It’s okay if you didn’t. Between the … more

Size does matter

health wanted In last week’s column, I discussed how eating protein can help build muscle. How exactly does it work? The answer: portions. Using correct portion sizes … more
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2 county teachers build school, friendships in RP

Two Lexington County educators traveled to Puerto Rico in January to help with Hurricane Maria recovery efforts. Luke Clamp, principal of River Bluff High School, and Erica Page, assistant … more
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Unmasking Dominion Energy’s greed

Our vote for Lawmaker of the Year goes to Sen. Shane Massey who represents western Lexington County The Senate Majority Leader’s bill will let the state: • Secure $2.3 billion in bonds … more
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Co-op pays $4M in county taxes

One of the largest taxpayers in Lexington County paid over $5.7 million in taxes in 2018. Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative Board Treasurer Allan Risinger and CEO Bob Paulling presented a check … more
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Opportunity only knocks once

HOLY COW! HISTORY We  can all learn an important lesson from Meinhardt Rabbe. I’m a Wizard of Oz fan.  Have been ever since I first saw it on TV as a child in … more
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THE INAUGURAL TIP OFF AT THE DAM

Roads are dangerous at Thanksgiving

Koon's watch Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, friends, and for many of us, travel. But it’s also one of the deadliest times of year on our roadways due to … more
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great quotes

“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” ― … more

Volunteers walk to fight suicide

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the country. Yet suicide is preventable. Volunteers from Columbia, SC are joining the quarter of a million people who are walking in towns … more
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SCHSL football season extended a week into November

As expected, the SC High School League has added an extra football week. The committee voted 18-0 Tuesday to move Week 4, postponed by Hurricane Florence, to Nov. 2. This pushes back the start … more
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FFA members win honors

Several members of the Batesburg-Leesville FFA and Lexington 4-H clubs competed and placed at the Laurens County Fair on Thursday, August 23rd. Adrianna Oxner, a sophomore at B-L High School, won … more
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Boy’s Blowfish ‘wish’ granted

Carolina plane costs $2,000 an hour aloft

Parents are shuddering as the University of South Carolina raises rates again. No wonder. While tuition, food, room and other costs skyrocket, the university complains that state lawmakers … more
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School’s out, but reading is always in

Mindset or perspective

GOLF Memphis was extremely special for FedEx St. Jude Classic winner Dustin Johnson, who grew up a few years ahead of fellow Dutch Fork High graduate Wesley Bryan. The … 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
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