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Happy New Year?

Time marches on totally oblivious to a calendar number. In nature, the only thing that happens from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 is one more rotation of the earth. But what an awesome event that is! … more
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Authors Raise Money for Literacy Tutoring

Authors for Literacy plans a charity book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. A record 22 local authors will autograph their books. The books range from $10 to $20. They make memorable … more
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Wanda Williams Nichols

Wanda Williams Nichols, 64, of West Columbia died Aug. 31, 2021. Barr=Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Problems plague disabilities commissioners

SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs Commissioners violated the Freedom of Information Act. That’s the ruling of Circuit Court Judge Lawton McIntosh who found they conspired in … more

Richard Steele Smith

Richard Steele Smith, 83, of Lexington died June 27, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Lexington County embarks on homestand

The Catawba River is home to one of the nation’s rarest and most beautiful flowers. I’ve wanted to see the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies at their peak for quite a while, but I haven’t had the … more
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Criminal abuse of young offenders

A Lexington County senator wonders what the Department of Juvenile Justice has to hide. “I’m astounded by what we just heard,” said Sen. Dick Harpootlian who represents the Irmo area. … more
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The skinny on streaking

T here are 8 million stories in the naked city we call history. This is one of the strangest. Springtime always reminds me of a crazy fad from the 1970s. It arrived out of nowhere, flying … more

Home care office opens in Lexington

Assisting Hands Home Care held a ribbon cutting and grand opening March 22 at their new location in Lexington. Until recently the business had their headquarters in an independent living … more
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Should solar customers pay more?

Dominion Energy has been accused to trying to increase its profits from its solar customers. It wants state regulators to let it charge higher solar fees because Dominion says other customers … more
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America’s missing hero

Nearly 80 years ago this week, the nation’s highest honor was bestowed on one of World War II’s earliest American fatalities. All these many years later, aftershocks from his death still … more

Who will get shots & when

The Department of Health and Environmental Control released this vaccination schedule to the Chronicle this week. The schedule shows who will be in which phase, but when is subject to unexpected … more

Help for our veterans

Hundreds of thousands of military members have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving our nation. A little-known way that veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice is by unknowingly putting … more

Rake Your Friendship Yard

“But like Conrad’s shipmates on the Narcissus, I never saw any of them again.” James Salter closes his essay, “A Single Daring Act,” with that line about the end of his fighter pilot days … more
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Tough decision

What would you do if you were Trevor Lawrence? Would you turn pro or return to give Clemson more shots at national titles? Would you risk a careerending injury in college football and miss … more

A new use for old newspapers

People have joked for years about old newspapers. They said they were good to line canary cages and train puppies. Kim Apgar has a better idea. You might call it a skill or talent. … more
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Stop, check & lock it

Y ou’re running errands, bringing in groceries, heading back in the house to grab something. Whatever the reason, you’ve left your car unlocked. Maybe you left a set of spare keys in … more

Grand slams

Here we go again. Do you play baseball to be nice – or win games? If you can be nice AND win games, that’s great. But don’t forget that winning is what you’re paid for. Among … more

S.C. HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE SPORTS RETURNS

Lexington Districts 2, 4 and 5 opened its facilities for student-athletes this past Monday. Fall sports (football, volleyball) were allowed to resume workouts after a 3-month hiatus following … more

County, state, nation set jobless rate records

Lexington County’s jobless rate reached 7.7% last month. That’s up from 2.4% in March and from 2.1% in April last year. South Carolina’s unemployment rate skyrocketed to a record … more

Who’s a Super Lawyer?

West Columbia City Councilman Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of the Dickey Law Group, has been selected for the 2020 edition of SuperLawyers. He made the list in employment and labor law. … more
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What can you control in trying times?

Our friend Jill Konrath admits it’s tempting to slip into “poor me” thinking. But we have a single option right now. We need to focus on what we can control. Our brain loves challenges. It … more
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June 9 elections still on

The June 9 primary elections will continue as planned. The State Elections Commission is moving forward with the primary for federal, state, county and municipal elections. Lexington County … more
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Wellmore keeps residents safe

Wellmore of Lexington is doing all they can to keep your loved ones safe. Wellmore has taken precautions to keep residents, guests, and team members safe during the covid-19 outbreak. … more
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