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Addicted to your cell phone?

TECH TALK More than two billion people around the world have cell phones. A study by British psychologists found people check their phones about 150 times per day. They check … more

UPCOMING LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH SCHEDULE

THURSDAY - MACON BACON 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY - SAVANNAH BANANAS 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY - at Savannah 7:05 p.m. MONDAY - at Macon 7 p.m. TUESDAY - FLORENCE 7:05 p.m. WEDNESDAY - at Florence 7:05 p.m. more

County American Legion teams making late playoff push

By the end of the week, the West Columbia Post 79 baseball team will know if it makes the American Legion playoffs or not. West Columbia had Greenwood scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday and Aiken … more
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Should those who profited go to jail?

We can’t tell you how many SC Electric & Gas ratepayers have called us to ask: • Why our elected officials do nothing to stop SCE&G executives from continuing to “rob” them of … more

Master the mental game

GOLF Last week and in previous weeks, I made the comment that, in my opinion, club players, juniors, and amateurs who compete get more upset over missed off line … more

Best-selling author visits Lexington

AROUND LEXINGTON _ COUNTY Best-selling Author Mary Alice Monroe made a return visit to Lexington last Sunday, courtesy of Lexington Main Library. The visit, at the … more
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Spirit of Lake Murray Yacht Is Up for Sale

The popular Spirit of Lake Murray yacht, an on-the-water site for weddings, anniversaries and birthday celebrations for the past 12 years, is now for sale. But owner Ken Colton said it could … more
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Former Governor tapped again

Former Lexington resident Nikki Haley has been elected to Clemson University’s Board of Trustees. Haley is a potential candidate for the Republican Party nomination for U.S. President, a … more
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Your weekly Guide to Area Events To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to … more

Lawmaker answers gas tax critics

Although the higher gas tax may have more of a “surplus” than originally predicted, it is the intent of the general assembly to actually have some fiscal responsibility and some reserves in case … more

COWGIRL UP FOR FOOTBALL

River Bluff fans were in attendance at Lugoff-Elgin High School for the season-opener last Friday. The Gators won 28-7. More coverage of high school sports, Pages B1-3. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE more

Big Brother wants more of your money

W e frequently defend our local postal workers. They do the best they can to get the Lexington County Chronicle to you on time. But they are dealing with staff shortages and other challenges. … more

Swansea tax hike in limbo after indictment

Swansea’s plan to raise taxes to cover a $75,000 town deficit appears dead. Former Mayor Jerald Sanders had 2 other Town Council votes to enact a new 2% hospitality tax and raise local … more
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Red Cross aid

Nephron Pharmaceuticals has given the American Red Cross a new Dodge Ram Pro-Master 3500, a mission critical vehicle. The high roof van with an average price of $42,000 will aid in disaster … more

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PLAYOFF ACTION

Dutch Fork’s Jarvis Green after 1 of his 3 pointers in the 57-51 win over Goose Creek. PHOTO | ROB GANTT/GAZETTE Gray Collegiate Academy guard Chase McDuffie dribbles past Christ Church guard … more

Something’s in the oven

Not all cooking in the 19th century was done in a kitchen. About once a week, the outdoor brick bake oven was fired up to bake loaves of bread, cakes, and pies. The baker would build a fire in … more
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Future power from offshore wind farms

Can we expect wind farms off the SC coast? Probably some time soon. Dominion Energy plans a $7.8 billion wind farm 27 miles off the Virginia coast. That’s far less expensive than the … more
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The blessings of a deadly year

We’re not big on the pain covid-19 brought us either. But look on the bright side. 2020 brought more blessings than most of us think. Take Operation Warp Speed. The experts predicted it … more

The 7-Cow Wife

Motivational speaker Lou Warke tells the story of the 7-cow wife. A Fiji Islands king had an unattractive daughter. It was the custom to offer a cow as dowry to the father of a potential … more
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35 years for W. Cola murder

A Lexington County judge Tuesday handed down a 35-year sentence in a West Columbia murder case. Jamal Devontae Coburn, a 28-year-old West Columbia man, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for … more

A letter to Generation Z

Everything seems so fragile today. Fragility can be a strength. The great speaker Chris Haggerty said “the great strength of the professional speakers lay in their ability to show their … more
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Foundation Initiatives

By supporting a variety of community and hospital programs, the Foundation fills important community needs that contribute to people’s wellness, peace of mind and dignity. Your giving makes our … more

Hundreds receive school supplies from county churches

Brookland United Methodist Church in West Columbia teamed up with 12 Springs Community Church for a back-to-school bookbag giveaway. There was also a school supply giveaway at Turner Memorial … more
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We welcome your letters

With letters to the editor, please include your name, address, and telephone number for verification. Your telephone number and address will not be published. Our deadline for letters is 2 p.m. … more

We don’t need to be told what to do

I did not give 20 of the best years of my life to conform to socialism or communism. I spent 3 years and 3 months in Vietnam dodging bullets, rockets, mortars and an occasional punji trap, plus … more
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