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Should your taxes pay for biased media?

Do you listen to NPR or watch SCETV? We do, too. We like NPR’s music if not it’s leftwing slant on the news. Time was when NPR was mostly classical music with a little leftwing news … more

State employment rates are up

Special to the Chronicle South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent from 4.2 percent in April. The number of individuals working across the state … more

‘Adopt-a-Cop’ Golf tournament

This year’s “Adopt-a-Cop” Golf Tournament will be held at the Golden Hills Golf & Country Club Monday, September 24. The tournament funds the Lexington Police Department … more

Lawmakers consider limits on their terms

Will state lawmakers agree to limit their years in office? A proposed law will require them to give up long political careers and some of the power that goes with it. Statehouse observers are … more

Vernon A. Bradham,

Vernon A. Bradham, 89, of Chapin died Oct. 12, 2021. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

Warming up for the Peanut Party

T he Pelion Peanut Party will be Nov. 12-13. The blessing of the pots and Pelion Marching Pride Band entertainment will be Friday, Nov. 12, at 5:30. From 6 to 10 pm amusement rides will be open with … more

Viola Ernestine Carter Sweat

Viola Ernestine Carter Sweat, 88, of Chapin died Sept. 29, 2021. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

More honors for Lake Murray

Lake Murray has been named a top southern summer destination in 2021. Food & Travel that promotes travel destinations, state parks and vacation homes made the award. “With our … more

Schoool masks required or not?

T here is much controversy over masks as schools have begun their new year. Masks supposedly protect against covid but some feel they should not be mandated. Everyone wants the best education … more

RECOGNITION

The Lexington Owls’ 14u summer team took home the Perfect Game Baseball Association Battle of the Upstate title this past weekend. Krew Morris was named tournament Most Valuable Player. PHOTO | … more

100 vendors at Lexpo

The Lexington Business Expo brought nearly 100 business vendors and up to 500 attendees to River Bluff High last week. Adam Deloach, director of membership for the Lexington Chamber of Commerce … more

Evelyn B Moss

Evelyn B Moss, 84, of Lexington died May 27, 2021. Woodridge Funeral Home was in charge. more

Opioid overdose help offered

Lexington County Sen. Katrina Shealy’s opioid overdose assistance bill has become law. Gov. Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 571 into law. It requires those who prescribe opioids to also … more

County to help with trail clean-up

I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped with the clean-up at the walking trail. Mayor Frank Shumpert reported last night at the council meeting … more

West Columbia businesses thriving

Lots of new businesses are coming to West Columbia, and those businesses are thriving. Business owners say there is a welcoming spirit in West Columbia and the relationship between entrepreneurs … more

Slow down, pay attention

W ith warmer weather coming up, more people are likely to be out walking down a city block, neighborhood sidewalk or country road. While there are many actions pedestrians can take to stay safe, … more

Vaccine shortages frustrate seniors

Older Lexington County Chronicle readers report being able to get vaccinated without appointments. Yet some who used the DHEC-CDC VAMS site online were unable to get appointments before March. … more

Irmo High teacher honored

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has honored Irmo High’s Sarah Ostergaard. She was named the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December. “Ms. … more

Protect your cards from skimming

Have you heard of payment card skimming? This type theft involves thieves stealing your credit or debit card information. Thieves mount a special device on a card reader. When you make a … more

Ratepayers avoid $137.5M fine

Here’s some welcome news for ratepayers. Dominion Energy will have to pay a $137.5 million fraud settlement but cannot charge it to its ratepayers. Office of Regulatory Staff Director … more

4th grader among nation’s top female runners

A Leaphart Elementary 4th grader is ranked among the fastest female runners in her age group in the country. Dorothy Hutchins won the United States of America Track & Field (US-ATF) Cross … more

County honors our veterans

Elections have dominated our news for months with the culmination Nov. 3 when we voted. Remember the good old days when technology was not as prevalent? Our former Mayor Hugh Rogers and former … more

The world keeps turning

had no idea the corona virus would cause so many I detours. It almost felt as if the world had stopped turning. Many teachers spent the first week of quarantine in disbelief. We … more

HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Lexington’s Anne Huntley Crouch and Caroline Hicks team up for the point against Chapin in the Oct. 11 match. The Lady Wildcats won in 3 sets to claim a share of its 4th straight Region 5-5A title. … more

Girls Night Out Sept. 11

Red Bank Baptist Church Women’s Ministry plans a “Girls Night Out” Friday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 pm with coffee and other beverages, dessert and time for fellowship. Ladies 18 and older are welcome. … more
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