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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

Out of state tags cost county

Under the new gas tax hike law, it’s more expensive to move here. The law jacked up the price of vehicle registration and put a $250 fee on out of state vehicle owners. Out of ignorance … more
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Tech can predict cyber threats

TECH TALK Can technology see the future? No, but it can help cybersecurity experts predict what’s coming next. The antivirus software on your computer and phone work by … more

, It’s a Dog’s Life

There are 11 people hanging onto a rope that comes down from an airplane. Ten of them are blonde, and one is a brunette. They all decide that one person should get off because if they don’t, the … more
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Chronicle Book Club

Once a month, local authors and writers will recommend to you their favorite books and favorite writers. They will share with you why they love these books and why you, too, may come to love them. more

Lexington student heads Girls Nation

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY Hoda Abdalla is the new American Legion Auxilary Girls Nation president! She is the daughter of Rugia Salih and Elrayah Osman of Lexington. She won … more
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HAPPENINGS AT LEXINGTON COUNTY BASEBALL STADIUM

The great art fraud

the editor talks with you It’s not often that you read about an art fraud of this magnitude – if it is true. We have only the word of an art historian who claims … more
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104 more new homes planned

Great Southern Homes has bought 41.6 acres on Zenker Road in Lexington for a 104-home residential community, Brookstone. Home prices will range from the high $100s to mid-high $200s. … more

Heirloom seeds are Dutch Fork treasures

Iwas given a treasure – heirloom bean seeds from the Dutch Fork. My relative called the beans, Dutch Fork Beans passed down for many generations. My grandmother Effie Frick always planted … more
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Irmo High softball improvements underway

completed by March 5 and ready for us to use before the softball season started, “As of today, the batting cage is about 50% done, and no one has been working on it for weeks now,” the … more
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State Rep Should Direct Vaccine Mandate Ire at Feds, not Lexington Medical

An important aspect of any protest is to direct your grievances toward parties who can address them. In the case of S.C. State Rep. Ryan McCabe and the movement he has joined decrying Lexington … more

Special election installs new Lexington-Richland 5 school board member

Lexington-Richland School District 5 has a new board member after a June resignation. Tifani Moore won the Oct. 12 special election with 56% of the vote, beating two other candidates, Haley … more
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Columbia man charged in apartment visit robbery

A Columbia man is accused of shooting and robbing a man while visiting him over the weekend. Tykiawah Latrell Rivers, 21, is charged with attempted murder, armed robbery and possession of a … more

Swansea mayor candidates to debate Tuesday

On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the Lexington County Chronicle and The Fish Wrapper newspapers will hold a debate between the 4 candidates for Mayor of Swansea. The debate will begin at 7 pm and end by 9 … more

Work to solve 1986 kidnapping case continues

FBI special agents and analysts assigned to the specialized Child Abduction Team, along with Lexington County deputies, continue to look into the 1986 disappearance of Jessica Gutierrez. … more

A new team in Swansea

There is another incredible golf story underway and it is unique. This one takes root in Swansea. Cathy Hills, a former University of South Carolina and high school golf coach at several … more
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Carolina Casualty Insurance, LLC

Carolina Casualty Insurance, LLC was started in 2018 when Joey Tomlinson and Danny Able, both former Allstate agents, purchased the Doug Mackey Agency at 1914 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia. That … more
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The truth about how the Spanish live and work

Americans have misconceptions about Spaniards. No. 1: Spaniards love spicy food and put hot spices on everything. False: Spaniards in general do not like spicy food. Most of their food … more
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James Hagood Chaplin “Jim” Lee

James Hagood Chaplin “Jim” Lee, 80, of Lexington, died July 8, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

LAKE MURRAY CELEBRATION JULY 3

The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd. The Boat Parade is back this year and … more

Are you deep in credit card debt?

Did you now the average Lexington County and Columbia area household credit card debt is $13,624? That’s almost twice the national average. It’s 36th worst in the country, according to … more
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KID’S DAY – RAIN OR SHINE

Faisal, Yusuf and Ameera Straight received balloon animals at Kid’s Day Saturday. The rain held off until around 11 am, but people still managed to have some fun. See more photos from Saturday on … more

Teens can now get vaccinated

Have you been waiting for vaccine due to your age? If you are 16 or older, you will be eligible for a covid vaccine Wednesday. Vaccine doses are rising and demand for shots falling, Gov. … more

Your $1,400 check is coming soon

You should receive a $1,400 check in the mail in the coming weeks. The bad news is that higher taxes are needed to pay for it. “Single individuals making up to $75,000 a year will be … more
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