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How accurate are DHEC covid-19 case counts?

Why all the panic about covid-19? With 5.2 million people in our state, 1,700 deaths is a tiny fraction of the population. About 53,000 people in South Carolina die each year from everything … more

Those who worked the Saluda Factory

Last week I told you a bit of the history of the Saluda Factory. If you missed it, it is in the digital edition of July 30 at lexingtonchronicle.com The factory was on the banks of the Saluda … more

Let’s talk about race

A few weeks ago my pastor, Dr. Mike Turner held a Facebook Live interview with Stephen Splawn, Evangelism Strategist with the SC Baptist Convention. My pastor is White, Stephen is Black. … more

NEWS IN BRIEF

Lexington lawyer arrested Family laywer James “Jim” O’Connor is facing multiple charges related to a shooting incident that occurred in a Lexington neighborhood. O’Connor is charged … more

County flunks social distancing

Shame on us. New data shows South Carolinians aren’t taking social distancing seriously. That includes here in Lexington County. Location data platform Unacast collects anonymous … more

Phone scams peak amid corona virus outbreak

None of us are strangers to robocalls and scam calls. Brace yourself for even more unwanted calls. Historically phone scams increased 50% in March and April, according to 2016-2019 data. … more

We’re still proud of our Tigers

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY There was lots of hype about football, mainly about our Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers! Unfortunately, the outcome was not good for us … more

Have Opinions?

We welcome your letters Letters to the editor give Chronicle readers a way to raise concerns. Our deadline for letters is 2 pm Friday. Send them to Chronicleletter@gmail.com . more

Bobby V. Crapps Sr.,

72, of Spring-dale died Dec. 4, 2019. Moseley Funeral Service was in charge. more

We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing

Senior Living In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. In 1942 Congress proclaimed that Thanksgiving Day … more

What to do if your kid is vaping

It is likely that if your children start vaping, they will hide it from you. Vaping can be a harder to recognize than smoking since it has less of an odor than marijuana or tobacco. Here … more

9/11 Morning of Remembrance

First Sergeant David Pelley calls out the attack of the 3rd hijacked plane September 11, 2001. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon at 9:37 am, killing 189 and injuring many others. … more

Make ahead casserole for fast feeding

Cookin’ with THE CHRONICLE My mama always had a chicken casserole in the freezer just for unexpected company. And we always had company! This casserole is super easy, … more

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

Gators make history enroute to the postseason

BOYS LACROSSE Lexington and River Bluff have played numerous sporting contests since the rivalry’s inception in 2013. Wednesday night at Wildcat Stadium, the two … more

Still time to choose prom dress

Around rEd BAnK If you missed the Prom Princess Shopaganza at Red Bank United Methodist last weekend, you have one more chance to choose a formal gown from a selection … more

Dress designer opens shop here

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY Did you know we have a nationally acclaimed dress designer right here in Lexington? She is Minh Le, a native of Vietnam. She lived in Boston before … more

Lexington resident to lead SC military

Gov. Henry McMaster has nominated US Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty to be the 29th Adjutant General for South Carolina. The Adjutant General leads the South Carolina Military Department which … more

Get your mind right and dream big in 2019

golf America is an amazing Country and truly a land of freedom with tremendous opportunity. I still can’t get over how special the United States of America truly … more

Help save the children of domestic violence

one child’s story Sara is 12 years old, loves music and to dance. She does fairly well in school and is an active child with friends. Recently one of her teachers noticed a … more

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

Mayor attends school dedication

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA West Columbia Mayor Bobby Horton and other elected officials welcomed Riverbank Elementary School to West Columbia Oct. 6 at a … 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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