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It’s ok to take a nap

health wanted Did you know napping is heart-healthy? A daytime nap-once or twice a week could benefit your heart. You have a 48% lower risk of suffering from a heart … more

Have you ever gone apple picking?

Senior Living An old Welsh proverb of the 1800s advised, “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” That phrase is … more
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3-pointers

The Sports Grouch Question #1: Do your kids play basketball? Yeah, I know this is baseball season and football season is here. Hooray!!! Basketball is a game you can play all … more

Reading program ends with success

Around gilbert & summit Mission Over, Mission Accomplished! “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program at the Gilbert-Summit Branch Library will soon end. … more
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It’s home stretch time for Legion teams

It’s the final week of the regular season for South Carolina American Legion teams. All 3 Chronicle Country teams are all fighting for playoff positions. Lexington entered Wednesday’s … more
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County teams excel in finals

GOLF The Country Club of Lexington hosted the S.C. High School League Class 5A golf championships last week. Host team Lexington played well, finishing tied for 4th … more
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Blue Granite wants higher water, sewer rates

Carolina Water Service has changed its name to Blue Granite Water Co, But it has not changed its practice of asking for rate increases annually. 3 months ago, the company asked for higher sewage … more

Livingston is scholarship semifinalist

Around pelion Congratulations to Berkeley Livingston, who is a semifinalist in the National Beta Scholarship Program. She placed in the top 435 of over 3,900 applicants. … more
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Palmetto State’s best to compete in 4th annual Naturchem Invitational

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL The monniker “best South Carolina preseason tournament” has been tagged to the Naturchem Invitational. Over the past 4 years, the tournament has … more
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Hyper-thyroidism: An ultimate challenge

health wanted After I gave birth to our first child in 2009, my life changed. My body changed, too. I started experiencing fatigue, nausea and mood swings. Then … more

Gray Collegiate, Lexington teams prominent in high school basketball Top 10

Panthers will play host to Lexington Jan. 10, 2 days after the release of the newest SCBCA rankings. S.C. BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION RANKINGS (BOYS) Class … more
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Why millennials aren’t buying homes

AROUND TOWN Millennials aren’t buying homes at the rate their predecessors did at the same point in their lives. Some of this is due to the burdens of … more
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Duke Energy wants rate increase

Duke Energy has been sitting on the sidelines watching state regulators. As the SC Public Service Commission has been in a generous mood the last decade, maybe it’s time Duke asked for higher … more

Dinosaurs gone, along with the fair

Around ChApin & irmo The state fair has come and gone, but I enjoyed the expensive funnel cakes.  My favorite exhibit was the robotic dinosaur, but I got the … more

Goodbye Florence, good riddance!

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY ly Our univited guest has moved on. However, Hurricane Florence ravaged the coast of North Carolina and brought damage to Myrtle Beach before moving … more
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We welcome your letters

Letters to the editor give Chronicle readers a way to raise concerns. Include your name, address, and telephone number for identity verification. Your telephone number and address will not be … more

Join us for ‘National Night Out’

Koon's watch As summer break comes to an end, the Sheriff’s Department is preparing for one last opportunity to connect with people across Lexington County before the … more
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Juwan Gray, Jalek Felton decide on their futures

“Roll Tide, baby.” With those words, Juwan Gary announced plans to sign with the University of Alabama in 2019. The 6-6 rising senior small forward of Class 2A boys’ basketball … more
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Let SCDOT do its job

our readers write About your article “Where are your gas taxes going?” my recollection is that silly boondoggle ‘infrastructure bank’ hijacked by Charleston politicians … more

Volunteers repair foster mother’s Batesburg home

Lillian Davenport is the epitome of selflessness. Being a foster mother to 30 children while raising six of her own is no task for the faint of heart. Last week, SC Electric & Gas … more

Some gave all: Memorial Day honors fallen soldiers

Gibson Road to close Saturday

Gibson Road will be closed Saturday, May 26 from 6:30-10 a.m. for the annual 5K road race. There will be road closures and delays in the area during this time, so plan accordingly. Please … more

Owens Now Leads Wildcats’ Program

2022 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Lexington Wildcat wrestling. Head coach Chase Owens took over in 2021 after the departure of Derek Strobel, who had helmed the program for 22 seasons. … more
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Annual Prayer Breakfast to Feature Ex-MLB Player as Speaker

The home of the Lexington County Blowfish will once again gather the community for a morning of prayer. The annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will take place starting at 7:30 a.m. inside the … more
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Caroline Derrenbacher Swicegood

Caroline Derrenbacher Swicegood, 83, of West Columbia died Oct. 13, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more
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