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Riverbanks cubs make their debut

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s three African lion cubs are now large enough to explore their outdoor habitat. At three months old and a little more than 30 pounds each, the female cubs took their … more

The Cayce Riverwalk provides county visitors a traveling adventure

THE WORLD OUTDOORS A few weekends ago, my grandfather and I embarked on another biking adventure. This one reminded me of how rich and diverse our county’s … more
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Uncle Willie Lee lives on in gardens

lexington yesterday Willie Lee Corley wasn’t the first of the Lexington crowd to go to Georgia. Back in the early 1800s a number of Lexington’s Lutherans went to South … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

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
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Around Town: New Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming to Lexington

The Post and Courier Columbia reports that a second location of the Midlands restaurant I ♥ Mac & Cheese and More is coming to the corner of Emanuel Church and Platt Springs roads, pointing to … more
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When the Blackbirds called on Kentucky

Something about birds makes them a perfect fit with Halloween’s scary vibe. Think Edgar Allan Poe’s classic “The Raven” and Alfred Hitchcock’s chilling “The Birds.” Nearly 50 years … more

Mooneyhan’s memory honored

Bill Mooneyhan Sr. passed away unexpectedly in late February. As a member of the Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club, he was a dedicated volunteer, going into Lexington Two schools and administering … more
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Why can’t DOT fix our roads, bridges?

W e are in possession of a misleading road repair report from a SC lawmaker. In it he gives misleading information and the same old excuses that state road officials have been giving us since … more

The Dominion rate hike

Dominion Energy agreed to a settlement to reduce its request for $178 million more to raise electric rates on average 7.75%. If the SC Public Service Commission approves, the increase will be $35.6 … more

New book details Haley-Trump spat

Former Lexington resident Nikki Haley can’t seem to stay out of the news. The former South Carolina governor’s spat with former President Donald Trump appears in “I Alone Can Fix It,” by … more
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Upward bound

Walter Allen has been promoted to assistant principal of White Knoll High where he taught social studies for 10 years. more

BASEBALL IS BACK FOR THIS SUMMER

Summer baseball in Chronicle Country has returned somewhat to normal this year. A year ago, the Purple Martins and Bomb Island Bombers were opponents on the Lexington County Blowfish schedule. … more
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State finals to include 30 Chronicle Country qualifiers

Lexington County had 7 wrestlers crowned as SC High School League Lower State champions this past Saturday. Class 5A host school White Knoll saw 1 of its wrestlers, Jason Garay, win at 138 lbs. … more
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A president for all?

Whether you voted for him or not, you might cut Joe Biden a little slack. The new President faces severe problems after the most contentious election since Abe Lincoln’s time. He promised … more
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Lexington 2 staying virtual until Jan. 15

The Lexington 2 School District will continue virtualonly classes until Jan. 15, after the MLK student holiday. Students who have opted to attend in-person classes will attend school 5 days a … more
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Old time holiday decorating

Christmas decorations in the antebellum period weren’t quite like our modern decorations today. Of course, they had no electricity so no electric lights – but they had candles. Similar … more
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Unpopular rain tax heads for defeat

Lexington County’s proposed storm water fee appears headed for defeat. Sources say only 3 council members – Erin Bergeson of Chapin and Debbie Summers and Todd Cullum of the Cayce-West … more
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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

DEATH NOTICES

Dorothy “Dot” Haugan Buddin, 91, of Cayce died Oct. 23, 2020. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. Mary Mabry Checchio Fuller, 103, of West Columbia, died Oct. 24, 2020. Dunbar Funeral Home … more

Women’s Night In 2020

Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women’s Night In debuted on October 1 as a wonderful kickoff for breast cancer awareness month. Visit www.womensnightin.com to re-watch our program of … 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

Will mail voting lead to ballot fraud?

Our subdivision has mail delivery problems. Some of us got no mail for 2 days. Mail-in voting is an idea that must be stopped. As a lady wrote to The State newspaper recently, why is absentee … 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
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Works of art at meal time

The oval-footed server shown below is about the size of a football. It rests on 4 reeded legs which flare much like of turn of the century furniture legs. This piece was made to rest on a … more
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