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IRISH EYES SHINE SATURDAY

The Shamrock Parade Saturday in Lexington had young and old smiling with a sense of normalcy with beautiful weather and a large crowd. More photos from the day can be found online at … more

Diehards

Don’t you hate losing? Me, too. But we shouldn’t. Losing often teaches more than winning. It separates the wheat from the chaff. Winning builds confidence and makes us feel good. … more

IN MEMORIUM

Hank Aaron throws out the ceremonial 1st pitch during a June 12, 2013 contest at Capital City Stadium in Columbia named in his honor. PHOTO | LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH Hank Aaron stands with … more

DEATH NOTICES

William Rex Bush, 51, of West Columbia died Dec. 24, 2020. Moseley Funeral Service was in charge. Clyde Thomas “Tomy” Campbell Jr., 67, of West Columbia died Dec. 24, 2020. Thompson Funeral … more

Golf’s best in 2020

Golf could be one of the great surprises of 2020. While bad news bombshells were exploding, golf courses became retreats, Golf seems to be naturally custom fit for health. Social … more

Chocolate-covered fruit

These treats were around our home every holiday. The fruits they are made with are usually available. It may seem too simple, but chocolate covered fruit is a real treat when the table is laden … more

Conservative RJ May is new District 88 representative

Lexington County business owner RJ May is the new SC House District 88 representative. He filled the seat left afte Mac Toole retired. May owns The Ivory Tusk Consulting Firm. After … more

Nothing silly about syllabub

The silver goblets pictured here are part of a large set of 12 made in America in the 1915s. They were crafted by hand in sterling and made to last a lifetime. Sterling goblets are highly prized … more

New roles for Cayce officers

C ayce Public Safety employs an outstanding group of men and women who serve their community as police and firefighters. Some have taken on new roles. Officer Brandy Threet transferred to … more

Help for crime victims sought

Rising violent crime has created a critical financial need for victims and their families. SC Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general to urge Congress to adopt … more

S.C. AMERICAN BASEBALL SUMMER LEAGUE ACTION

(ALL PHOTOS BY THOMAS GRANT JR.) (WEST COLUMBIA VS. GREER) West Columbia Post 79 head coach Dargon Lybrand gives instructions at 3rd base. West Columbia pitcher Alex Pegues threw 5 2/3 … more

Summertime Catalan festivals

Chris Gorman is a Lexington native and has been living in Barcelona, Spain, for the past 7 years. The Spanish love their summers. Warm weather offers the chance to be outside and enjoy long … more

Be smart about allergies

Allergies occur when the immune system treats a harmless foreign protein as an invader. The body responds by releasing inflammatory chemicals. These chemicals recruit other cells and … more

What we can learn from a bird

Last week I was sitting on my sun porch. A blue jay was stuck in the corner, flapping his wings like crazy. He seemed frightened with no where to go. At first I wanted to reSolutions come … more

YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO AREA EVENTS

For public health and safety many events have cancelled or are being rescheduled. For now we will be publishing notices about future in-person events, cancelled/rescheduled event notices which are … more

Where do you stand?

W here do you stand? I hope alone. The early Christians stood alone against Rome and against the world. Because of their different ideas and their firmness of conviction, they were tossed into … more

Club elects new officers

Around gilbert & summit Hollow Creek Community Club members held their first meeting of the new year last week. They made plans for new programs and projects for 2020. … more

Setting impeachment hoax record straight

fake news As a former journalist myself, I appreciate the professionalism of The Chronicle in contrast to The State. Below is a letter to The State uncovering their bias. … more

Joan Karen Bainer,

69, of West Columbia died Dec. 6, 2019. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Your words have power

health wanted Certain words come to mind to describe this time of year. Thankfulness, forgiveness, thoughtfulness, selflessness, love, joy. A single word has the power … more

Church Bulletin

Church Buzz has changed! It will no longer be one story about one event at one church. I was getting so many requests to spotlight other church’s event or ministry, and couldn’t possibly … more

Rocking the Georgia Pines, pt. 1

Down South Editor’s Note: The full story appears in the Sept./Oct. issue of South Carolina Wildlife. Iwent to Georgia’s geographic center, Dry Branch, … more

Picking up the pace

GOLF Before recognizing our local SCJGA All Stars, there are a couple of topics to address. First, there’s a lot of hoopla about pace of play after the first … more

How do you face your critics?

BEHIND THE MIKE At some time in our lives all of us have faced the wrath of critics, some justifiable and others not so much. My grandfather and mentor Eli Mack, … more

ANNOUNCEMENTS

AIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL •Nominations are being accepted through July 15 for the Airport High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The Eagle Club established the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 to … more
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