Stories
Sort by: Featured Most recent
15883 results total, viewing 8126 - 8150

A fun lifetime game

GOLF The 2017 and 2018 U.S. Open’s will forever be seared in my heart and soul. The logistics and infrastructure of the 2017 event reminded me of walking onto a … more

Our seniors deserve better than this

health insurance choices The Democrats want to establish a Canada-style single-payer health care system. Before Congress passes Canadian-style health care, they should ask … more
|

Lexington’s Lauren Stephenson wins college honor

Lexington native and University of Alabama golfer Lauren Stephenson is the 2017-18 Golfstate Cup champion. The former state champion at Lexington High School was notified of the honor by the … more

Honor our heroes this weekend

AROUND CHAPIN AND IRMO Memorial Day weekend will be busy. It marks the beginning of Summer, graduations, and a weekend to honor all those in the armed forces who have given … more
|

The Town of Lexington

The Town of Lexington Police Department and local nonprofit Serve & Connect packed food with Greg’s Groceries and served meals provided by Catch Seafood to people in need on Nov. 23 at Icehouse … more

Domestic violence threatens society

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You’ve likely heard and read a lot about domestic violence awareness already this month. I’d like to use this edition of Koon’s Watch to discuss … more

Ex-SCANA boss fined $5M, given 2 years in prison

Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh will serve no more than 2 years in prison. Marsh was sentenced to 10 years in prison on state fraud charges Monday. SC Judge Mark Hayes reduced it to 2 years as … more

Microchip shortage lifts used car prices

Used car prices have increased 26.2%, or $6,454, in the last 12 months. Those with the highest price increases are economy and higher priced cars. Cars with the least price bumps are luxury … more
|

Covid claims 30 more lives

Lexington Medical Center reports 30 more covid patients died since Sept. 14. 4 died Monday, the latest count at press time. 123 covid patients are being cared for, down from 145 this time … more
|

Congress’s trillion dollar sucker punch

W hat’s a “measly” trillion dollars? After reading your “Suckered by a $3.5 trillion scheme,” I found that credit card debt is approaching $1 trillion, student debt about $1.6 … more

Fort Congaree protected borders

T he only permanent settlement in the area now known as Lexington County was at Fort Congaree 300 years ago. This fort stood on Congaree Creek near its confluence with the Congaree River, now … more
|

$100M investment to create 250 jobs

Nephron Pharmaceuticals plans to open a $100 million medical grade nitrile glove making operation in the West Columbia area. As a separate company, it will create 250 new jobs in Lexington … more
|

Live and work together

A 2-story, mixed-use building is planned at St. Anns Alley, a single-family neighborhood in West Columbia’s River District. The building at the entrance to the development at 509 Center Street … more

Chicken Little

The money college football throws around would feed a 3rd world country’s starving people. That is, if dictators and warlords who run these countries don’t get it all. Don’t get me … more

The Big Lie: Covid bill will get us back to work

We share a lot of ideas and news in this little newspaper and on our website that you won’t find in today’s mainstream media. What you are about to read exposes a Big Lie pushed by the … more

Ronald Colen Simmons

On Saturday, January 16th, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital, Ronald Colen Simmons, resident of Madisonville, TN, formerly Lexington, SC, passed away at the age of 77. Ron will be sadly missed by his … more

The latest on the new virus version

A British covid variant has caused alarm because it spreads more quickly. Even if that’s true, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines should work, Department of Health and Environmental Control … more
|

Was it a rain tax or a fee?

Tax versus fee is just one of many errors in the Chronicle’s reporting on the county’s storm water proposal. A tax cannot be levied against all property owners (schools, churches, etc) where a … more

Gratitude abounds at Lexington children’s center

Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center has a lot of reasons to be thankful. DCAC is extremely thankful for local philanthropic agencies for their support in building a pathway of hope and … more
|

Watch for deer

As the states’ human population increases, and more people move to the country increasing commuting traffic, so does deer-vehicle collisions. Drivers throughout the state should be cautious of … more

Who will win battle of bucks in Senate race

The stakes have rarely been higher. Lexington County voters will help decide who controls the US Senate. That may determine the makeup of the US Supreme Court. Millions in campaign … more
|

Flu shot more important than ever

We know it’s important to get an annual flu shot. That’s because different strains of the flu appear each year. Scientists anticipate what the most common strains will be and generate a … more
|

Will hurricane Laura swing our way?

Hurricane Laura may bring soggy Lexington County more rain this weekend. The tropical storm has become a hurricane and may swing east toward Georgia and the Carolinas. Laura will make … more

What’s the big idea?

Go ahead. Admit it. You read newspapers or you wouldn’t be reading this. I’ll admit I read newspapers. Lots of them – in print and online. I love them. They are my fix on the world each … more
|

Batten down the hatches

Are you prepared for Hurricane Season 2020 through November? Tropical storm Isaias came early in the season and gave us a preview of what is possibly to come. We are fortunate We are … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 323 | 324 | 325 | 326 | 327 | 328 | 329 … 636 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2024 | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions