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Fire destroys Lexington saw mill

Lexington County firefighters responded to an early morning commercial structure fire in the 5000 block of Sunset Boulevard in Lexington Saturday. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke … more

What’s new

• Lansing Building Products will lease a new, 50,000-square-foot, build-to-suit industrial building in the Lexington County Industrial Park in West Columbia. The building being constructed by … more

$5,000 up for grabs

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center is now accepting applications for its $5,000 Doris Burkett Scholarship. The Doris Burkett Scholarship is given to a Lexington School District 1 student … more

The Brady bunch does it again

How was your “super-souper” weekend? Were your eyelids heavy Monday from a late night Super Bowl watch? Yes, the unstoppable Tom Brady is a legend. He took his Tampa Bay Buccaneers to … more

What critics don’t like about our new flag

Does our state flag’s palmetto tree look like a toilet bowl brush? Apparently some critics of the new flag design think so. According to Sen. Ronnie Cromer, the non-paid study committee … more

The joy of reading

In southern Lexington, Aiken and Orangeburg counties, internet access is spotty. Unless you have Spectrum or a satellite dish, forget about it, says our friend Robert White who covers this area … more

Shopping safely this Christmas

You might have most of your holiday shopping done already, or be like me — working through your lists when you have the free time. This time of year brings about extra concerns, whether … more

Backpacking on the Lone Cane Trail in Abbeville

Fall is finally here. The leaves are changing and the temperature has finally started to cool down. It’s the perfect time for another backpacking trip. This time, my grandpa and I headed … more

Spanakopita Puffs are an easy, savory appetizer for the coming holidays

Family Features –If you want to impress your guests, try serving this puff pastry as an appetizer at your next gathering. This flaky pastry filled with a combination of spinach, onions and feta … more

Lexington County Fire

Lexington County Fire Service members stand at attention before the Remembrance in honor of those who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks and 1st responders and military from the Midlands who have … more

SEC releases full 2020 schedule for South Carolina

The revised 2020 football schedule for the University of South Carolina was announced Aug. 17 on the SEC Network. The 10-game conference-only slate begins Saturday, Sept. 26, when the Gamecocks … more

The Corleys of Cornwall

Last week I spoke with Uncle Weldon who lives with his wife Virginia in south west England at St. Issey, Cornwall. I hadn’t spoken with them in quite awhile since Aunt Bam died last year. … more

High school grads earn college degrees

A handful of hardworking Lexington 2 high school students will graduate with college degrees. The district’s Early College program will graduate 22 seniors with certificates, diplomas or both … more

Most of us positive about our jobs

Did you know that most of us are optimistic about going back to work? And most of us think our jobs will be here after the pandemic. About 91% of respondents to a Chernoff Newman ad agency … more

In praise of toilet paper

The Chronicle’s Gilbert- Summit correspondent, artist Valerie Augustine, has captured the beauty of a household staple in this painting. It is available for sale to some lucky art lover. Bidding … more

‘Why Fitness?’ Part Two

Conner Blackwelder and Jared Beard were a couple very young children who took golf at home to optimal levels. Both had courses in their yards as elementary school children. Blackwelder and … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

The proud father brought home a backyard swing set for his children and immediately started to assemble it with all the neighborhood children anxiously waiting to play on it. After several hours of … more

Carolina Springs counseling is nationally recognized

Carolina Springs Middle is now an American School Counselor Association school. The middle school is 1 of only 39 schools in 15 states to receive Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation … more

Love & lagniappe

the editor talks with you As you may have once dreamed, we dreamed of owning our own home. When we moved to New York, the real estate prices were so high, we … more

Is your online data protected?

Koon's Watch Is your most sensitive information safe from hackers and thieves? How can you be sure? This week marked Data Privacy Day, an international holiday … more

Schools collect food for ‘Souper Bowl’

Lexington School District 2 has a longstanding tradition of community service. Now it will become the 1st Lexington County public school district to have all of its schools as food collection … more

See the lights before they go out

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY After much preparation and anticipation, the most celebrated day of the year has arrived. Home and surroundings have been decorated for weeks … more

What could happen without local news?

a national disaster PEN, a professional association of writers and editors, has issued a report on the critial, growing loss of local news outlets in print, online and in radio and TV. … more

Stay safe while shopping

Koon's Watch Shopping season is now in full swing. Walk into any store these days and you’ll see the aisles filled with holiday cheer. Big crowds and extended store … more

Attorney General opposes online alcohol sales

Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a 46 state coalition calling on Face-book, Craigslist, and eBay to stop illegal alcohol sales. Wilson noted that under the 21st Amendment states control … more
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