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Coming Attractions

Our Coming Attractions section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me at 803-348-0243 or email … more
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Avoid stimulus check scammers

The covid-19 pandemic continues to change the way we do things. It’s changed the way we handle certain non-emergency calls at the Sheriff’s Department. We’re proud of the way the Lexington … more
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An update for our readers

Dear Reader, The pandemic is having an impact on your local newspapers: 1. The Lexington County Chronicle will continue to be published in print and online. The print edition will go … more

Schools to stay closed through April

South Carolina’s schools will remain closed the rest of March and April. Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman Tuesday said: “We … more

Is your phone eavesdropping?

TECH TALK The secret is out: our smartphones and assistants are listening in. The default settings on devices allow our voices to be recorded. The recordings are collected, … more

Help fellow hunters feed hungry kids

hunters for the hungry Recent statistics tell us that 1 in 7 South Carolinians are food challenged. 1 in 5 of those are children. 48% of all SNAP recipients have children in their … more

Michael Shane Eckman,

64, of Batesburg died Nov. 29, 2019. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Conservatives honor senator as tax hero

Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey has been honored as 1 of 5 senators and 7 House members for protecting taxpayers. The conservative watchdog Club for Growth said his actions and votes helped … more
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news in brief

Lexington man gets 99 months Jason Cory Dix, 42, of Lexington, was sentenced to 99 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. … more

Water safe despite funny taste, smell

Your tap water taste or smell strange? You’re not alone. Residents of West Columbia, Lexington and other areas served by the Lake Murray Water Treatment Plant have complained that their … more
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go!

Benefit sales Martha’s Market: Sept. 7, 8 am at Union UMC, 7582 Woodrow St, Irmo. 8th annual Martha’s Market with more than 70 vendors. Admission is free. Event to benefit Wallace … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Q: What does the Lone Ranger say when he takes out the garbage? A: To the dump, to the dump, to the dump dump dump. Q: How many books can you put in an empty backpack? A: One! After that its not … more
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COACHES CORNER: Blowfish are trying to stay afloat

CHRONICLE SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The 3rd full week of Blowfish baseball saw the injury bug take its bite out of Lexington County. Combine that with a 4-game losing streak, and … more
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COLLEGE SIGNINGS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Boys basketball team participates in leadership forum

RECOGNITION The Rotary Club of Five Points recently assisted the Pelion High School basketball players with strategies and tactics to help them become more successful. … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

Late one night a man is driving down the road, speeding quite a bit. A cop notices how fast he is going and pulls him over. The cop says to the man, “Are you aware of how fast you were going?” … more
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Students treat seniors to party

Around gilbert & summit Gilbert High’s CREW class gave Gilbert-Summit Sneiro Center members a late Valentine’s Day party last week. GHS teacher Lark Widener, … more
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Schools seeking more teachers

Teaching may be the next big career opportunity for young people. State schools reported more teachers leaving, more vacancies and more teachers hired to fill vacancies. That’s the finding of the … more
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B-L High School students make history

A handful of Batesburg-Leesville High School students have made history. The Law II students became the first in Lexington District 3 to earn their Emergency Telecommunicator Certifications. … more
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Traffic collision cuts power to 1,000 homes

Residents in Lexington were literally left in the dark for several hours Friday night. A South Carolina Electric and Gas spokesman said an estimated 1,000 customers were left powerless after a … more
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The luckiest fool in the world

HOLY COW! HISTORY Mark Powell is on family leave. This column is reprinted from 2016. A policeman ran over to the body. There was no response. The … more

More tricks of the speaking trade PMS

BEHIND THE MIKE WPart 2 of 4 hen I mentor students of the art of professional speaking, early on in the process I hammer away at one major point—be … more
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STRONG STARTS

THURSDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK The number 4 is pretty prominent this week. While it’s called Week 3, this is actually the 4th week of Chronicle Country … more
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It’s the demise of the Democratic party

BEHIND THE MIKE Ialready proved beyond a shadow of a doubt just how little I know about politics, evidenced by a clock cleaning I endured when I ran for the House of … more
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Chapin/Newberry opens second round versus Greenwood

Having an opportunity at a third state American Legion title in six years has run into a second-round roadblock for Chapin/New-berry Post 193/24. It dropped the opening game of the Best-of-Five … more
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