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District 3 welcomes new teachers

Lexington District 3 has welcomed 22 new employees to the Panther family for the 2019-2020 school year. New staff are: B-L Primary School: • Brittany Adams - 2nd Grade … more

Taking a stroll through the Great Wateree Passage

THE WORLD OUTDOORS What if you could hike across South Carolina? What if you could go all the way from our pristine coast to the rolling mountains of the Upstate? … more

9 million dollar woman

AROUND TOWN Former Town of Lexington grants writer Mary Louise Resch has been named Central SC Habitat for Humanity Director of Philanthropy. Resch leaves Harvest … more

Chamber’s expo was a hit

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber held its 2019 Breakfast Business Expo July 23 at the Lexington Two School District’s … more

Close to ‘return to play’

Sharing ideas to help golf to be more enjoyable has always been one of the primary targets of this article. The last few months, I have spent time on the course and practice tee with brand new … more

Lexington over J.F. Byrnes

After blowing a 6-run lead in a Game 1 loss, the Lady Wildcats pulled even in Game 2 with a 5-1 victory and completed the comeback this past Friday at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill. In … more

Strategies for success in business

AROUND TOWN The Lexington County Toastmasters Club will present “5 Strategies for Success in Business & Life” at the Lexington Chamber of Commerce Lunch … more

May the luck of the Irish be with you

Around ChApin & irmo It’s the week to celebrate Ireland and the life of St. Patrick. In having my DNA tested, I found that I have 6% Irish DNA, and also Western Europe, … more

S.C. COACHES ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN’S SPORTS

Three Lexington County female athletes were recognized in their respective sports by the S.C. Coaches Association of Women’s Sports at their annual Fall Sports Player of the Year and Hall of Fame … more

James F Mitchell Jr.

James F. Mitchell Jr. of Lexington died January 2019. He was born to James F. and Hilda Frances Mitchell on February 28th 1933, in Amityville, NY. His youth and early teen years were spent in … more

Could he win her back?

Book excerpt Coming back home to Haven Point was the last thing bestselling writer Elliot Bailey thought he’d ever do. But the book he’s writing now is his most personal one yet, … more

Mike Green elected in West Columbia

West Columbia City Councilman Mike Green has been elected to his first full term. Before that, he served the remainder of former District 1 Councilman Dale Harley’s term. Harley died in March 2017. … more

Get ready for Trunk or Treat in Pelion

Around pelion The annual Trunk or Treat will be held October 31, from 6 to 8 pm. This event is held along the walking trail at the playground. If you are interested in … more

Archery is a popular sport here

Around ChApin & irmo The fall sports season is in full swing. Football fans are the happiest people this time of year with high school, college, and NFL games all in the … more

What’s involved?

The SCALE program welcomes those ages 14-20 who are interested in a law enforcement career. According to their website, SCALE: • Helps young adults become mature, responsible citizens and … more

NEW FIELD OF BATTLE

Gregory Wright hoped to coach Swansea High football this season. Instead, the former University of South Carolina safety will find himself in a courtroom fighting his former employer. After a … more

Protect your child from internet harm

Keep children safe online Have you ever wondered what your kids are looking at online? According to the Internet Keep Safe Coalition, 54% of children frequently have private … more

SCE&G loses in appeals court

nuke fiasco aftermath Those suing SC Electric & Gas have won a victory in the state Court of Appeals . The court turned down SCE&G’s attempt to get four … more

Residents get fit at the senior center

around gilbert & SUMMIT Classic Fit is an exercise program for seniors at the Gilbert-Summit Senior Center. It helps with mobility, inner core, strength and more. The … more

SC seeks stiffer opioid penalties

South Carolina is taking measures to end the opioid epidemic. Attorney General Alan Wilson lead a bipartisan coalition of 39 states in support of stiffer penalties for irresponsible drug … more

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

(Each week, the Lexington County Chronicle will recognize top athletes from throughout Chronicle Country based on the recommendations from coaches and their accomplishments. Any recommendations, … more

First Team

Dani Mejia and Abby Edwards (both of Chapin), Carlee Jones and Kylie Terrell (both of Gilbert), Madelyn Koon, Za’Niya Boyles and Demi Buff (all of Gray Collegiate), Halle Michael and Ashley Kelly … more

Wayne A. Holley

Wayne A. Holley 78, of Batesburg died Oct. 13, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Beautiful baked apples

Many of us have started driving to NC to gather the apples we all love. I remember many late summer day trips from Charleston to near Hendersonville to get apples (and cabbage) for us and all … more
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