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Being safe is no trick

Koon's Watch Halloween is a special time for youngsters to imagine being the superheroes or princesses they love, a time to celebrate with friends and sweet treats. You … more
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Vulcan opens controversial quarry

Special to the Chronicle It hasn’t been easy for Vulcan or its neighbors. But the Vulcan Materials Company planned a grand opening of its new quarry in Lexington County this week and … more

This book could change your life

Chronicle Book Club Life is funny. The twists and turns of events put us in 1 place 1 minute and then seemingly and instantaneously in another the next. This … more

Well-paying job, no heavy lifting

JerryBellune@yahoo.com Interested in a job with a 6-figure salary? Maybe you ought to become a state Public Service Commissioner. They are paid $129,482 a year. No heavy lifting … more
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OLD GRUMP _

It isn’t easy to be a public servant. Local elected officials are going to face anger at the polls over developers who are overloading schools and roads. more

SC coasts temporarily safe from drilling

Environmentalists can breathe a sigh of relief – for now. The US Department of Interior has halted plans to expand offshore drilling off the Atlantic coast. South Carolina Attorney … more
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Save your way to lower home insurance

If your homeowner insurance rates are creeping up even though you haven’t filed any claims, it may be time to take a look at how you can bring those prices back down. Research, smart shopping … more
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State seeks tougher law for 1st time DUIs

Lawmakers are getting tough on drunk drivers. Senators want all convicted of DUI to install alcohol-detection devices on their vehicles, even 1st timers. A bill requiring this passed the Senate and … more
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What to expect in 2019 home market

Looking to buy or sell a home in 2019? It will help to know what you’re up against. In many markets, the low-volume home market trend fueling rapid increases in home prices may lose … more
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Notice for William Moses

William (Bill) M. Moses of Macon passed away Friday November 23, 2018. He was born and raised in Lexington, SC. A memorial service was held at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Macon, GA, on Saturday, … more

Pelion native among State Trooper graduates

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held graduation ceremonies for 63 troopers from Highway Patrol Basic Classes 105 and 106 Nov. 20. Trooper Justin T. Wood of Pelion was awarded the … more
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Lexington 2 finds construction costs increasing

Unemployment may be down, but the cost of building is up. In November of 2014, voters in the Lexington Two School District passed a $225 million bond referendum to build new schools. Since … more
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October is National Dessert Month!

Around ChApin & irmo October welcomes us to the fall season with 90-degree days, high humidity, shorts, and flip-flop weather. This is just South Carolina weather … more
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$45 million to assist crime victims

Groups that help crime victims will soon receive more than $45 million. The S.C. Public Safety Coordinating Council formally approved the federal and state grants last month. The projects will begin … more

Keep your kids safe at school

Koon's watch With the end of summer here, I want to cover school safety in the next two editions of Koon’s Watch. For most of the year, children spend more time at school … more

Blowfish help celebrate Lexington youth’s granted “Wish”

JUSTIN HALL The Lexington County Blowfish, Make-A-Wish Columbia and State Credit Union partnered to grant the wish of 12-year-old Brayden Sox. On July 26, during … more
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Chronicle poll

Who should appear on the cover of the 2018 Lexington Chronicle High School Preview Edition? Vote at lexingtonchronicle.com More than 33,180 readers have voted. … more

Chinaberry’s rise and fall

Down South Alovely shade tree, I played beneath its canopy. It stood just beyond an old hand-dug well. I sucked nectar from delicate tubes in yellow-green tangles of … more

Regulators: PSC favors Carolina Water on rates

State officials are asking why Public Service Commissioners appear to favor Carolina Water Service. The commissioners gave the controversial water and sewer company most of what it asked for in … more
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South Carolina Adds 4,600 Jobs in November; Lexington County Unemployment Steady

Fueled by growth in the leisure and hospitality sector to include hotels and restaurants and other industry sectors, South Carolina added 4,600 jobs in November. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond … more
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State Rep Challenges Lexington Medical Center on Vaccine Mandate

State Rep. Ryan McCabe led a protest at Lexington Medical Center on Nov. 20. A crowd of more than 100 joined the District 96 representative at the hospital on Highway 378, demonstrating for … more
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Church joins The Courage Center

It’s time to start being more concerned with getting healthy than keeping up some sort of appearance. That’s why Emmaus Church stepped out in faith this year to partner with The Courage … more
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James Andrew Peterson Jr. (Jim)

James Andrew Peterson Jr. (Jim), 72, of West Columbai died Sept. 22, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Dr. James Allen Smith III

Dr. James Allen Smith III, 86, of Lexington died Sept. 13, 2021. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home was in charge. more

Marketing Lake Murray to the world

Capital City/Lake Murray Country is celebrating 40 years of accomplishments “Capital City/Lake Murray Country gained strong national media attention,“ said CEO Miriam Atria. In 2021, … more
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