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Learn to be more compassionate

Around gilbert & summit Evan Costner is one of the directors at Cotton Branch Animal Farm Sanctuary. He will be 34 years old on his upcoming birthday. Costner says for … more

Gamecocks face Tigers

COLLEGE BASEBALL The University of South Carolina baseball team had a perfect 4-0 week, coming from behind to defeat Winthrop on Feb. 19 and sweeping Utah Valley to improve … more

Teaching young missionaries

Church Buzz “Vision for Missions” at Calvary Chapel Lexington aims to interest young members in missions. Jesus’s great commission directs believers to share the … more

WHAT DOes 2019 promise for high school sports?

The Carnival comes to lexington For the fifth season of Coastal Plain League baseball in Lexington, the Lexington County Blowfish will have a County Fair feel. This year’s … more

Can we afford public education?

One of the smarter moves we have made is free secondary education for everyone regardless of gender, race, nationality or even ability to learn. Our belief is that our future depends on educated … 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

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

A queen starts a new tradition

HOLY COW! HISTORY Mark Powell is on family leave. This column is reprinted from 2016. W edding dresses were not always white. In olden days, the … more

What’s it like?

the editor talks with you We live on Lake Murray’s south shore. It is still semi-wild, the land the developers have not yet discovered or the families who own … more

Peanut Party moves to November

Around pelion The Pelion Peanut Party will be Nov. 2-3 this year. Visit Face-book “Pelion Peanut Party” for updates. The festival will feature entertainment, a carnival. … more

ANNOUNCEMENTS

•The Lexington Wildcat Athletic Booster Club would like to invite all past Hall of Fame members to their annual Hall of Fame cookout. It will take place during the Sept. 7 home football game … more

Which statement is false?

our readers write Recently a new politician called on us. His platform included (1) cut government spending and (2) a pledge to oppose all tax increases. This really says “maintain … more

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

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Don’t be left out. Deadline is Friday before publication. Try to get your information to us at least two weeks before your event. Send items to The Chronicle, PO Box 9, Lexington, SC 29071, fax … more

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

LAKE MURRAY TIPOFF CLASSIC

Batesburg-Leesville head coach Davis Bowne during a timeout. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE White Knoll Guard Xyrian Funderburk with the Putback Against Swansea. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE … more

DUTCH FORK HOMECOMING

(PHOTO) | WWW.GOFLASHWIN.COM) Dutch Fork High School held its “Homecoming” this past Friday. The late offensive lineman Jack Alkhatib was voted “Homecoming King” and his mother, Kelly, … more

4 things to consider when leaving a child home alone

You might be one of the many parents who must choose between leaving children home alone during the day while your at work, or finding alternative care. Children being home for virtual and … more

Dumb ideas

My vote for Dumb Idea of the Decade goes to the US Supreme Court. I must have been napping 2 years ago when they struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. This cleared … more

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know The male scaly cricket “Ornebius Aperta” from Australia can copulate more than 50 times in three to four hours, all with the same female? Did you know Houseflies find sugar with … more

Donald Ray Kyzer Sr

Donald Ray Kyzer Sr, 76, died July 10, 2021. Milton Shealy Funeral Home was in charge. more

School trustee broke law

For that, fellow board members censured Ed White Monday night. White was the lone supporter of Dr. Christina Melton, the Chapin-Irmo district superintendent who resigned. Whether resigning … more

The #1 secret of sales success

Our friend John Carlton has noticed something disturbing about people lately. What is it? Nobody asks good questions when they meet new people. Most folks don’t ask any questions at all. … more

Is county building ban illegal?

The real estate and building industries are upset by Lexington County’s building moratorium. Residents concerned about rapid growth’s effect on roads, emergency medical, fire and police … more

6 DOGS RESCUED FROM FLAMES

LCFS units responded to the 500 block of Gardners Terrace Rd just after 1 pm Friday for a working mobile home fire. Firefighters discovered 6 dogs inside including 2 puppies and rescued them. The … more
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