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Jet-setting sets a bad example

Jet-setting SC Public Service Commissioners come at a high cost. The US Department of Energy reimbursed Commissioner Swain Whitfield $5,971.41 for a trip to China and Japan. Whitfield and … more
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Expert: PSC helps utilities, not ratepayers

Regulated utility monopolies are politically rigged to put ratepayers at risk. That’s how SC Electric & Gas over-charged its 725,000 ratepayers $2 billion in a doomed nuclear power … more
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Human trafficking up 360%

South Carolina recorded 678 victims of human trafficking last year. That’s 490 more than 2018. This may seem discouraging but SC Attorney General Alan Wilson sees it as hopeful. It means the … more
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Principal reads bedtime stories

Special to the Chronicle There’s nothing quite like a bedtime story. The principal at Saluda River Academy for the Arts is making sure his students and families get one. Every Sunday … more
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Chapin approves 2% hospitality tax

Eating out will cost 2% more in Chapin starting Feb. 1, 2020. Despite early opposition, the Chapin Town Council approved a 2% hospitality tax on prepared food. Town officials expect more … more
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Swansea High School College Week

Students at Swansea High School participated in College Week October 21-25, 2019. Seniors completed applications for Midlands Technical College (MTC). Approximately 100 Seniors completed applications … more

Try slapjacks for Thanksgiving

Around ChApin & irmo Iam thankful the week before Thanksgiving for quite a few things—good memories of family gatherings, and tasty treats. My favorite old Slap Jack … more
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Doctor recognized for philanthropy

On Tuesday, October 8, Dr. Todd Crump was recognized as Outstanding Individual Volunteer Fundraiser during Falling for Philanthropy, a National Philanthropy Day event. Each year, the Association … more

Stanley Virgil Kiser,

68, of Chapin died Sept. 21, 2019. Dukes-Harley Funeral Home was in charge, more

Kids swelter in buses without air conditioning

Does your child ride a half hour or more on a hot school bus twice a day? Some Lexington County school buses travel daily without air conditioning. In Batesburg-Leesville, 10 of District … more
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The power of numbers

the editor talks with you Imust admit I collect ideas, quotes and strategies from highly successful people. With imagination and hard work, what works for them ought to help the … more

196 students get $450,000 in scholarships

Special to the Chronicle Central Carolina Community Foundation has awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships to 196 outstanding students. This is the largest amount awarded since the … more
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Leave a legacy

the editor talks with you Al Paglione was one of the most visionary photographers I ever worked with. He had been a house painter who fell in love with photography … more
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District 3 seeks new superintendent

Lexington County School District 3 plans to find a new superintendent. Dr. Randall Gary will be leaving July 1 to serve as the superintendent of Spartanburg District 5. Dr. Gary has worked … more
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Lexington County litter bugs please leave

our reADERS WRITE Take a ride in and around the rural roads of Lexington County and notice all the litter along the roads. I live off Platt Springs Road and it is horrible. I pick up … more

Gamecocks experience the game Down Under

TENNIS TENNIS Most college tennis players will never have the opportunity to dine with the top-100 players in the ATP. In addition, prepare for a dual-match in the same … more

How sinful are you?

Talking Points We may live in the bible belt, but church attendance is falling. The result? South Carolina is now the 19th most sinful state in the nation, a new study … more
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Chapin Elementary not accepting new students

Families moving into the Chapin area will have to pick a different school for their elementary-age children. The Lexington-Richland School Distrct 5 board has approved an enrollment freeze at … more

We needed SCANA whistle blowers

When we started questioning the excessive rates SCANA and its subsidiary SC Electric & Gas were charging, few people were listening. At least few who serve in our legislature or regulators. … more

Chronicle poll

Does your church or business have an active shooter contingency plan in place? Lastest poll results: What were you most looking forward to eating this Thanksgiving? Stuffing: 38% Adult … more

Chronicle poll

Do you plan to exercise your right to vote Tuesday, Nov. 6? Last week’s poll results: Should SCANA executives give back bonuses paid to them with money meant for nuclear construction … more

Virtual school helps students feel at home

“Home schooling” has gained a new meaning. Virtual education is a rising force for students of all ages. Brick and mortar facilities have met their match. The South Carolina Connections … more
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Are thieves stealing your child’s ID?

Lexington County parents be careful. Your child’s ID may be stolen. Now there is something you can do about it. A new federal law went into effect this month to make it easier for you to … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

It is important to make breaks between individual exercises. I personally stick to breaks of about 3-4 years. Sometimes I drink water - just to surprise my liver Hearing voices in your head … more
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Lawmakers say governor broke state law

Rifts between governors and senators is nothing new in South Carolina. Even between Republican governors and senators. Remember Gov. Mark Sanford’s baiting the GOPcontrolled Senate? … more
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