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One man’s family built golf academy to develop talent

George Bryan may be busier than he ever was. The Chapin teaching pro and our golf columnist runs his Golf Academy and other golf businesses plus goes with his son Wesley on the pro golf tour. … more
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Will your vote be counted?

Your right to vote may be threatened in South Carolina. That’s the message of a lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court in Columbia. The defendants are the SC Election Commission, … more
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Youthful Gators look for growth in 2018

PREP FOOTBALL The past two seasons have seen River Bluff experience its share of on-field struggles. After winning 22 games in the first three seasons of existence, the … more
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Did the Neanderthals brush their teeth?

Iknow it is a question that keeps you inquisitive souls up late at night. As I cleaned up my kids’ toothbrushes strewn all over the bathroom counter, I had a thought. How did people in the old … more
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Sports organizations recognize Lexington County athletes

Call it a “Three-Peat” by Lexington High School’s “Big Three”. For the third consecutive year, a Lady Wildcats girls’ soccer player was named the S.C. Coaches Association of … more
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Our number was used in a scam

Caller ID spoofing is when a caller dials from one location or phone number but appears to be calling from another. In the past, spoofing was used for prank telephone calls. The technique has become … more

Holiday Parades Begin This Weekend

Now that the Thanksgiving turkey and ham are gone, it’s time to look forward to the traditional small town Christmas parades. “The Quail” flew around to all the towns listed below and gathered … more
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Raymond Boozer Inducted into Hall of Fame

Raymond Boozer has dedicated many years of work and volunteer service to the Gilbert community and the County of Lexington. Recently, Boozer was inducted into the Lever County Extension Agent Hall of … more
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Nearly 70% in Lexington 1 agree to masks

Most say they are needed during spikes Lexington School District 1 on Monday released the results of their mask survey. On Sept. 13 the district sent a one-question survey to parents, … more

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNITION

The Gilbert High School baseball team were awarded their 2021 Class 3A state title rings Saturday during halftime of the Sept. 4 home football game between the Indians and Lexington. Led by head … more

An offer for you

Jerry Bellune’s new $9.99 digital book, “The Art of Compelling Writing,” is available now at Amazon.com. Chronicle readers can get a copy for $4.99 by emailing him at JerryBellune@yahoo.com more

The oldest profession may not be what you think

Hauling two wire cages of stacked stone, the flatbed turned right and crept uphill. Cormac McCarthy wrote that the oldest profession in the world is not prostitution. It’s stacking stones. … more
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Outstanding Young Banker honored

The SC Banker’s Association as honored Vaughan Dozier of 1st Community Bank as the SC Outstanding Young Banker. Past recipients include many prominent South Carolina bankers, including 1st … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

River Bluff’s Tori Collins signed to play soccer at Nicholls State. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE River Bluff’s Bryanna Outman and Hannah River signed to dance at the University of South … more

Dominion’s newest money maker

A Dominion Energy SC witness has disclosed in a Public Service Commission hearing 2 pieces of revealing information. Dominion is seeking approval for a new solar net-metering program to address … more

What will you pay for future electricity?

You are already paying among the highest electric rates in the US. What will those rates be like in the next 10 years? Smart investors are betting on higher rates – and higher profits for … more
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How covid has hit local nursing homes

Despite their best efforts to protect their people, covid has hit the local retirement community hard. The latest Department of Health and Environmental Control data shows that 13 Lexington … more
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DEATH NOTICES

Nannie Ruth Bouknight Adams, 90, of Irmo died Dec. 10, 2020. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home was in charge. Robert “Bob” Patterson Allen, 88, of West Columbia died Dec. 21, 2020. Barr-Price … more

Juul closes plant here

The once popular Juul e-cigarette company has fallen on hard times. Juul opened its e-cigarette plant in the Columbia Metropolitan Airport business park last year with the promise of 500 jobs … more
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Protect your loved ones during the holidays

No, none of us are completely safe from covid-19. If you’re going to Grandma’s house or anywhere else, please protect yourself and those you love. The SC Department of Health and … more
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Santee Cooper wins major court ruling

Should power company customers have the right to seek lower rates elsewhere? That’s essentially the quesion Judge Roger Young had to answer in a case involving Santee Cooper rates. Santee … more
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Cedarcrest Drive bridge over I-20 reopens

The bridge on Cedarcrest Drive over I-20 was set to reopen Tuesday afternoon. The bridge was struck by a tractor-trailer on Sept. 20, damaging the columns and underside of the bridge. … more
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Governor seeks guidelines for nursing home visitations

You may soon be able to visit loved ones living in assisted living facilities. Gov. Henry McMaster Friday requested that the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DH-EC) issue … more
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Nephron CEO: Bring medicine back to US

A Lexington businesswoman wants to reclaim medicine production from China. Nephron Pharaceutical owner and CEO Lou Kennedy told the Post and Courier she is calling for the US to reclaim … more
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How we once stored our vegetables

Potato houses were used on large farms and plantations to store potatoes and other vegetables, similar to a root cellar. Sweet potatoes were an important part of the diet for Lexington … more
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