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District 2 seeks student safety

Lexington District 2 needs more parking and improved safety. To do it, the district may acquire Walterboro Street between Fulmer Middle School and Airport High. Acquiring the street between … more
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2018 ALL-CHRONICLE COUNTRY BASEBALL TEAM

FIRST-TEAM Jackson Hannon, Alex Urban, Hunter Garris (all of River Bluff); Jonathan Howlett, Jared Kirven and Noah Huff-maker (all of Lexington), Cade Austin, Nick Price & William Privette … more

Goodbye, buggy whip

the editor talks with you Ifeel what the buggy whip makers must have felt 100 years ago. A noisy, smoke-belching contraption on wheels was about to put them out of … more
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RECOGNITION

All hands on deck to help homeless

When Brookland-Cayce High School art teacher Michelle Giovannone wanted to launch a project to help the homeless, she reached out to a few school colleagues. And they reached out to a few … more

Lexington Sheriff’s Department Seeks Tips After Thanksgiving Weekend Homicide

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is seeking tips after a homicide on the morning of Nov. 27. A release from the department states that Jimmy Ferney Johnson Jr., 46, died after being … more
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Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival, Peanut Party and more

The annual KAY Pelion Trunk or Treat will kay be held on Oct. 31 at the walking trail at 6 p.m. If you are interested in providing candy for this event, please contact the Town Hall at 803- 894-3664. … more
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CIU Business School to get a new name

The Columbia International University’s School of Business is growing fast and will get a new name on Thursday Oct. 7. In a noon ceremony the school will be named for John and Lyn Cook, owners … more

24 states demand Biden drop vax mandate

AGs say they may take legal action SC Attorney General Alan Wilson and 23 other attorneys general (AGs) sent a letter to President Biden last Thursday, warning that litigation will follow the … more

How to cross rivers in colonial times

I n the colonial period, ferries were the only way to cross Saxe Gotha rivers. These ferries sometimes began as informal operations but were granted official authority to collect tolls by the … more
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Life and death

W e are amazing creatures. We take life’s lumps and keep going. We turn today’s tragedy into tomorrow’s comedy. We learn to laugh away our tears. We thank God it wasn’t worse. We … more
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Covid won’t delay these festivals

The Peach Festival in Gilbert and Poultry Festival in Batesburg-Leesville were cancelled but 4 other popular events are planned. With the decline in covid cases, the South Congaree Rodeo will be … more
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Changing the guard

After 15 years as manager of Travinia Italian Kitchen, Anderson Chambers is turning the reins over to former assistant manager Justin Owens. Justin said he will continue to offer the same exceptional … more

Chronicle County softball players honored

A total of 10 Chronicle Country players were named to the SC Softball Coaches Association’s All-State teams released Tuesday. Sarah Gordon (Lexington), Andee Dircks (Chapin) and Alexis Winters … more
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It beats walking by a mile

Besides walking, the only mode of transportation available to Lexington County residents in the antebellum period was the horse. The railroad didn’t come to the county until after the Civil War. … more
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Judy Nell Chambers succumbs to illness

LEXINGTON – Judy Nell Branham Chambers of Lexington, 70, passed away surrounded by her family on January 26, 2021, after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Gary Ellis Chambers, of … more

OTHER NEWS TO KNOW

Child sexual abuse charges Thomas Clinton Lockridge, 27, of Lexington, faces 2 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the … more

Your life’s purpose

Do you have personal goals in our life? If not, this is a good time to start. Let me tell you a little story that will explain why this is important. Our friend Ruth King often gives her … more
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Home owners: We didn’t cause drainage problems

Many property owners call the rain tax unfair. It’s not their property that caused flooding and drainage problems. They blame developers in the Chapin and Irmo areas. They say county … 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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Pumpkin carving : Stupid or a lot of fun?

Could you carve a pumpkin under water? You may have tried bobbing for apples. But have you ever tried carving pumpkins in Lake Murray? Dozens of divers tried it at Billy Dreher Island … more

Health officials call for halting lockdowns

Lexington County has been rapidly reopening businesses, churches and schools. Reopening and increased testing has led to reporting of more covid-19 cases here. Is that bad? No, says Dr. … more
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Almost 28,000 families to gain internet access

Internet access is coming for 27,994 SC homes and 771 businesses. And it is to be working in Lexington County before Christmas. That’s good news for rura students and their families. … more

How to stay active indoors

Covid-19 has had us cooped up inside for quite some time. Being stuck indoors can make you less active. Do you feel unmotivated? Even if you’re not a fitness guru, being active is … more
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How to beat the August heat

Yard work can be fun! My machete and I have worked together to cut down all weeds that have grown up around my house, on the fence, and behind the chicken coops. All weeds should be terrified. … more
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