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Astronomy lesson for seniors

T his Saturday, March 20 is the Spring Equinox. The earth rotates around the sun on a flat plane, spinning on a tilted axis that does not change. The day when the northern hemisphere is … more
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Ready to shine

Alan and Kathy Aler get their dog Pumpkin ready for the annual “Night to Shine” event. Hosted at Mt. Horeb Methodist Church in Lexington, Night to Shine is a prom for people with disabilities. … more

How is your child coping?

We have been in a global pandemic for almost a year now. How have your children suffered? I have 3 children, all different ages and grade levels. We’ve been doing virtual schooling. … more
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How covid has hit local nursing homes

Despite their best efforts to protect their people, covid has hit the local retirement community hard. The latest Department of Health and Environmental Control data shows that 13 Lexington … more
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Children walk in

Children walk in the Lexington Christmas parade Sunday VAL AUGUSTINE | CHRONICLE more

Thanksgiving and family

Thanksgiving and family go together. What 1st attracted me to golf was the picture of families participating together. The Krapfels, Healys, Lusks Chappells,Whittingtons, Chapels, Newnhams, … more
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STATE CHAMPIONS AGAIN!

For the 14th time in school history and 4th time in the past 5 years in Class 5A, the Lexington High School girls’ golf team claimed the SC High School League championship. Tuesday afternoon at the … more

South Carolina plays host to Auburn Saturday

S outh Carolina garnered its 1st win of the 2020 season this past Saturday, 41-7 over Vanderbilt. The Gamecocks were anchored offensively by the effort of running back Kevin Harris and his 171 yard, … more
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Have your roads been repaired yet?

Lexington County drivers pay 8 cents a gallon more for gas but get less than promised. Since the gas tax hike started in 2017, $15.6 million has been spent on Lexington County roads. … more
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Creative vision

Creative people are fascinating. They welcome my endless questions but most cannot tell where their ideas come from. I suspect you and I know. The 2 most creative advertising copywriters I know … more
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Our 1st and only seminary

The Town of Lexington, called Lexington Courthouse throughout the 19th century, was once home to the Southern Lutheran Seminary. Although the seminary began in what would become Pomaria, the death of … more
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Pine Ridge teens make a difference

Did you know that socks are among the most needed clothing items by the poor? To meet that need the Pine Ridge Middle School Student Council staged Socktober. Their October charity drive … more

Corona virus news briefs

Salons, barbers demand to open Hair dressers are demanding the governor allow them to reopen their shops. On Monday, cosmetologists and Rep. Stewart Jones, who represents Greenwood and … more

Coming Attractions

O ur Coming Attractions section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me at 803-348-0243 or email … more
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Lawmakers vanishing tax money charade

If you followed state lawmakers’ spending plans you might be fooled by the amount of money they are prepared to spend. That’s because lawmakers debated only a 3rd of the $9.5 billion of your … more
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3-PEAT HOME RUN DERBY CHAMP

River Bluff senior and Clemson University signee Alex Urban (middle) won the NaturChem Invitational Home Run Derby for the 3rd straight year last weekend in his home park. He’s pictured with the … more

Lexington to tackle traffic improvements

Lexington Mayor Steve MacDougall is optimistic about the town’s growth. In his 2020 State of the Town address, he credited improved traffic flow to the new traffic light system and 1-way Main … more
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Protect yourself from dangerous corona virus

A potentially deadly virus is moving this way. The Chinese corona virus has been confirmed in Seattle, Arizona, Texas, and Chicago. Should we in Lexington County be alarmed? To answer … more
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CAE ends 2019 on a high note

Passenger traffic at CAE in 2019 was up, way up. 1,353,788 passengers traveled through the airport – a 13.03% increase over 2018. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines added nonstop … more

Let’s raise an Ebenezer

Many of us seniors are familiar with the old hymn, “Here I raise mine Ebenezer, hither by Thy help I’m come.” Combining Old English with an obscure Hebrew word, this lyric has been used as … more

Strutting into Christmas

Are you a delinquent taxpayer?

It’s that time of year again. Delinquent tax notices will run for the next 3 weeks in our paper. The list of names and amounts owed in property taxes are sent from the county … more
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District 4 recognizes first Hall-of-Famer

Lexington School District 4 and the Swansea High School Athletics Department selected Coach Doug Bennett as the first member of the Lexington 4 Athletics Hall of Fame. The inaugural induction … more

Coming Attractions

Our new Church Buzz section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me for more information at 803-348-0243 … more

Paul J. Cox,

73, of Lexington died Sept. 14, 2019. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more
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