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Lexington Marines chase down Best Buy thief

2 new Marines from Lexington had their newly acquired skills and training put to the test last week. Pfcs. Noah Jordan and Caleb Montgomery had just pulled up to their local recruiting … more

news in brief

, Batesburg-Leesville Batesburg-Leesville Police Department, along with State Law Enforcement Division and Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, is investigating a double homicide that … more

Are higher rates driving down electricity use?

Will the last one out please turn off the lights? That may be instruction many Lexington County parents give their children due to high electric rates. Whatever our reasons, research shows … 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

Our community is growing

Koon's Watch As our county expands and our population increases, so do the needs of our agency. With more visitors and new residents across Lexington County, our … more

Remember summers without air conditioning?

It was hot the memorable summer our air con ditioner died in July. To save money, we ordered an AC unit for my cousin and husband to in stall. I learned to appreciate cool air during the two … more

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

Kinetic Derby Day shines in W. Columbia

It was a beautiful day in West Columbia. The sun shined brightly on the city’s 2nd annual Kinetic Derby Day Saturday. After the parade on Meeting Street of human-powered contraptions, … more

go!

Commercial/Paid Events: We offer opportunities for promoters of paid ticket events to advertise in GO! listings and display advertising. GO! calendar entry for paid events is $20 for the first 20 … more

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

School boards face challenge over prayer

want to give your child a boost? An anti-religion group is fighting to keep school boards from praying. The Freedom From Religion group’s challenge to prayer at school … more

Robert C. Lee

Gilbert – Robert C. Lee, 65, was born June 5, 1953, in Columbia, SC and was the son of the late Edward William and Marie Hanson Lee. Mr. Lee was a fishing guide on Lake Murray. He loved going … more

Thank goodness for Aunt Peggy

Down South Down South This is part 3 of a 5-part series. Paula Deen’s full story appears in the fall 2018 issue of Shrimp, Collards & Grits magazine. … more

Free flu shots for county residents

Lexington County residents 6 months and older can receive free flu shots at the Lexington County Health Department, 1070 S. Lake Drive October 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. To learn more about … more

Humans beat AI… for now

TECH TALK We have several ways to test the progress of Artificial Intelligence. One of the more fun ways to do so is to have them play games and chart their … more

Hurricane relief donations needed

Central Carolina Community Foundation is raising money for nonprofits helping those affected by Hurricane Florence. The One SC Fund was started by former Gov. Nikki Haley after the 2015 flood. … more

Lexington Sheriff announces promotions, transfers

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon recently promoted five deputies and four correctional officers, and transferred three deputies. • Jonathan Belt has been promoted to field training officer in … more

HAPPENINGS AT LEXINGTON COUNTY BASEBALL STADIUM

Members of the Fort Jackson First Responders and the Lexington County Emergency Medical Services got together on July 28 for a softball contest billed as the Battle of the Badge. It was part of Fort … more

OLD GRUMP

Sacha Cohen will go to almost any extreme to get a laugh, even if it’s at Congressman Joe Wilson’s expense. Wilson has a sense of humor, but I wonder when Cohen will start pulling his pranks on … more

Lake Murray celebration June 30

Lake Murray’s 30th annual Independence Day celebration will be Saturday, June 30. It will begin with the annual boat parade at noon and end with a spectacular fireworks show at dark. Boat … more

River Bluff baseball again falls in Game 3 of Class 5A title series

For the second straight year, the Class 5A baseball title was denied to River Bluff High School. The Gators fell 14-4 to Dorman in the deciding game of the Best-of-Three series Saturday at Dolny … more

Lake Murray Fishing Report

Provided by Angler’s Headquarters through the state Department of Natural Resources. Bass: Tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria reports that, while there are some fish which pretty much … more

Cayce Student Hauls in More than 1,800 Donations

Cayce sixth-grader Mackenna Maddox had already set quite a record. The student at Busbee Creative Arts Academy previously collected 1,510 canned foods and other items in the school’s food … more

William T. Robinson

William T. Robinson, 93, of Lexington died Aug. 25, 2021. The SC Cremation Society was in charge. more

Award winners

Award winners Jimmy Chao, Mayor Tem Miles, Michael Mayo, Beth Wilhide, Adam Huneau, Rep. Paula Rawl Calhoun, Scott Sawyer, Buddy Livingston, Jerry Strawbridge and Miriam Atria. more
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