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Cops, pizza and Slurpees

Gaston Police and 7-11 teamed up to have a Cops and Slurpees Day. Between 3 and 5 pm on Aug. 12, police officers including Chief Stephen Watkins handed out Slurpees and pizza to the public. … more

Ida McClellan Fanning

Ida McClellan Fanning, 80, of West Columbia died July 6, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Is the dream still alive?

This weekend we will celebrate our nation’s 245th birthday. The labor pains of this nation’s birth were extreme. In our Declaration of Independence, we told the world, “These United … more
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Community, school remember slain girl

Look out over the playground at Springdale Elementary, and one of the first things that catches your eye is the new bright pink buddy bench. That new bench — along with an ocean-themed seesaw, … more

How to keep your pets safe

April 23 was “Lost Dog Awareness Day”. Our Gilbert-Summit Branch Library has a video by Miss Amanda to show what to do to make your pet safe. She recommends books on puppy training on the library … more
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Beta Club plans golf tournament

Swansea’s Junior Beta Club is sponsoring a golf tournament May 22 at Hidden Valley Golf Club to pay for their trip to the National Convention at Walt Disney World. They are looking for … more
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Avalo cats need milk jugs

W hat do you do with your empty gallon plastic milk or water jugs? Avalo Cat Sanctuary is in need of these for the upcoming spring and summer. They fill them up with fresh water and twice daily … more
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Story times, videos at the library

L earn to make a DIY Sharpie mug with Miss Vanessa. She shows you how to create a beautiful mug on her how to video on the Gilbert-Summit Branch Library Facebook page. Other videos include Miss Cindy … more
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BASKETBALL ACTION IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

All photos by Thomas Grant Jr. | Chronicle Irmo girls’ basketball head coach Monica Williams draws up a play during the Jan. 22 road game at Dreher. The 5th ranked Lady Yellow Jackets fell … more

What’s slowing vaccinations?

The Chronicle isn’t alone in wanting vaccine details from SC health officials. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster and Democrat Sen. Dick Harpootlian both called for an explanation of why it is … more
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Sam E. McCuen

Private graveside services for Sam E. McCuen, 80, of Lexington was held on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Columbia. The Rev. Dr. Patrick Riddle, Senior … more

How county celebrated Thanksgiving

Lexington County residents have celebrated Thanksgiving since the late 19th century. Just like today, schools would be closed, residents would spend Thanksgiving with family and friends and many … more
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10 steps to retire happily

If you are already retired, you either have my congratulations or sincerest condolences. If you have not, here is the Cliff Notes version of what to do. • Step 1 - plan. The most important … more
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Lexington trial makes national news

Godfrey Harman witnessed many historic events as editor of The Lexington Dispatch newspaper. One of the most locally important was the murder trial of Lt. Gov. James Tillman in Lexington in … more
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New youth leadership takes over

R ed Bank United Methodist Church will celebrate the youth ministry of the church this Sunday as their longtime youth director Larry Mc-Connaughhay has retired. Thanks to Larry and his wife for … more
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Invasive lizard species found in Lexington

South Carolina has documented its first black and white tegu lizard. The species is popular in the pet trade. SCDNR staff have been monitoring the situation closely and have received … more
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Heroes & zeros

The Big 10 and Pac-12 Conferences take my vote for Zeroes of the Month. Both voted last week to postpone their college football games and other fall sports due to covid-19. Big 10 … more

LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH ACTION

(ALL PHOTOS BY THOMAS GRANT JR.) Lexington County Blowfish designated hitter Zachary Iverson with the RBI single in the 5th inning against the Lake Murray Purple Martins. Dutch Fork … more

Use covid-19 to strengthen your team

Retired university professor Preston Hardy wrote us the other day with the story of a boy in rural Ohio who became the first human survivor of rabies. His doctor lacked the training to deal with … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

Little girl: Grandfather, please sound like a frog. Grandfather: Why sound like a frog? Little girl: Mommy says we’ll get a lot of money when you croak. A construction worker sat … more
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Local family-owned

Italian restaurant Delucca’s is catching some eyes. Michael Hicks-Owner/Chef of Delucca’s said the catering truck is parked out-side their restaurant to advertise their curbside and pickup … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

In a small town the farmers of the community had gotten together to discuss some important issues. About midway through the meeting, the wife of one of the farmers stood up and spoke her piece. One … more
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Fake news you can trust

our readers write Chronicle reader Tim Houghtaling, from his perch on the banks of the St. Johns River in northern Florida, sent us this latest news: President Trump’s approval … more

Dominion denies Sierra Club claim

nuke fiasco aftermath Dominion Energy believes an environmental group’s charges are inaccurate. “From lowering greenhouse gas emissions to preserving wildlife … more
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