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Churchill’s visit to Fort Jackson forged a crucial military alliance

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along 50 miles of the heavily-fortified Normandy, France, beaches. This was the opening assault on Nazi-held Europe. 2 years earlier, … more
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The lure of ‘lost’ Confederate gold

HOLY COW! HISTORY The leaders of the Confederate States of America were running for their lives 154 years ago this week. They took a small fortune in gold and silver … more

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Your eulogy

the editor talks with you Noodling around on the internet last week, I stumbled on an old Editor Talks With You piece. It appears on my friend Shel Horowitz’s web … more
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500 potbelly pigs saved, many still need homes

A Batesburg-Leesville farm animal sanctuary has rescued 500 miniature potbelly pigs from Kentucky. The Cotton Branch Farm Animal Sanctuary has been able to find home for more than half of them. … more

Why do we have Christmas trees?

Americans spend over $1 billion on Christmas trees and $6 billion on decorations every year. But have any of us ever wondered why? Decorating evergreen trees for religious festivals are not … more
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Local Christmas shopping picking up

Local small businesses rarely get much out of Black Friday. Small Business Saturday last week helped. Now local retailers look forward to the rest of the Christmas shopping season. And … more
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news in brief

Leesville man gets 8 years Norman Benjamin Walker, Jr., 24, of Leesville, was sentenced last week in Lexington County to 8 years in prison. Walker pled guilty to Strong Arm Robbery, … more

Make yourself visible on the road

Koon's watch Thousands of people each year are killed on America’s roadways, and many of those deaths could have been prevented. In fact, in 2016, 16 percent (5,987) … more
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Enjoying the feline golden years

This article ran on Oct. 19, 2017. Ginger is on vacation. This month I am going to talk about changes that occur as our kitty cats get older. Older cats experience bodily changes, … more
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Don’t let fireworks injure your children

The Summer’s Top 7 Hazards Many of us love fireworks. Fireworks don’t necessarily love us back. I remember years ago my cousins were lighting and throwing … more
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Chapin/Newberry gets back to the Southeast Regional

2018 SOUTH CAROLINA AMERICAN LEGION CHAMPIONS David Coats was an assistant for Chapin/ Newberry Post 193/24 when it won the S.C. American Legion title in 2015. The team … more
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Coach Staley ‘educates the sole’

AROUND BATESBURGLEESVILLE Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School hosted its final “Educate My Sole” assembly of the school year on May 22 and it was one to remember as USC … more
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Couple honored for service to our military

Having a good mindset

GOLF Before continuing the series on golf mindset and playing perspective, some local high school golf updates. At the S.C. High School League state championship … more

Fundraiser for Gilbert Ruritans Helps Community

Gilbert Ruritan members held their annual Christmas dinner last week at the Country Club of Lexington. Special entertainment was provided by Mark Forrester, Brenda Burkett and Todd Long. Rev. Mary … more
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2 Lexington County Schools Represented Among SC Education Policy Fellowship

You can add another honor to the list for South Carolina’s 2022 Teacher of the Year. Amy Carter, an English teacher at Chapin High School, is one of eight civic and professional leaders … more
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Pamela Stamey Head

Pamela Stamey Head, 71, of Irmo died Sept. 14, 2021. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

New fraud charges filed in nuclear fiasco

A federal Grand Jury has charged a former Westinghouse senior executive with lying to investigators. Acting US Attorney Rhett DeHart said Jeffrey Benjamin failed to truthfully report information … more
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Carol Sue Reed Hoffman Perry

Carol Sue Reed Hoffman Perry, 82, of West Columbia died June 9, 2021. more

2021 ALL-CHRONICLE COUNTRY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAMS

PLAYER OF THE YEAR - WILL TAYLOR (DUTCH FORK) The 2-sport Clemson University signee, 2020 Lexington Chronicle Football Player of the Year and Major League Baseball prospect (A recent ESPN mock … more

CHAPIN TEACHER IS TOP IN SC

Chapin High School teacher Amy Carter has been named South Carolina Department of Education’s Teacher of the Year. Her school celebrated with a parade and performance from the school band. Carter … more

What next for your covid protection?

Have you had your 2nd Pfizer vaccine dose? You will likely need a 3rd shot in 12 months, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said. And you may need an annual covid-19 vaccine just like a flu shot, he … more

Protect your family from drug addiction

Did you know that prescription drug abuse is alarmingly high? That the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses are due to these drugs? That the Centers for Disease Control reported … more
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Gervais Street Bridge dinner to resume

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner will return May 2. West Columbia and Columbia city councils approved its return. The May 2 event will be the 1st Bridge Dinner presented by newly-formed … more
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