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Don’t be fooled into buying a burn permit

Be wary of an online scam offering to sell burn permits and other SC state licenses. SC Forestry Commission officials say certain Google search results display an ad that links to a fraudulent … more

West Columbia’s oldest resident dies at 103

Rebecca Fannie Dawkins of West Columbia has passed away at age 103. News of her passing was posted last week on the Turner Memorial AME Church Facebook page. The post read: “It is with … more
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Bring your chair to church

Convent Baptist Church will continue to hold Sunday services outside as weather permits. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music and sermon. Service begins at 10:30 am. Other local churches are … more
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It’s family time for all of us

C ongratulations to all new homeschooling moms and dads. You have survived another week. After your children have completed their school work, take time and build good memories with them. Turn … more
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Corona virus impacts gyms, grocers

SC health officials have reported 6 corona virus cases in the state. 4 are in the Camden area and 1 each in Charleston and Spartanburg. So fai none have been reported in Lexington county. … more
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With a grateful heart

T he recent case involving Faye Marie Swetlik has touched our entire community. It will likely be on our minds and in our memories for a long time to come. We have rallied together, prayed … more
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Get ready to celebrate your love

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY This is the week for hearts, red roses and boxes of chocolates. Mike Mogan of Kitty’s Hallmark says it is his busiest card day. Many reach out to … more
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S.C. High School League reshuffles Chronicle Country teams

The latest SC HIgh School League realignment will apparently deliver on its promise of change. Chronicle Country schools which, pending appeals, will be most affected are Irmo, Brookland-Cayce and … more
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With ‘no tomorrow’, Gamecocks look to end season with an upset

JUSTIN HALL South Carolina is limping into the final week of the season. It’s time for the annual Palmetto State rivalry between the Gamecocks and the Clemson … more
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Herman L. “Bud” Smith,

92, of Batesburg-Leesville died Nov. 5, 2019. Milton Shealy Funeral Home was in charge. more

State officials keep $3.9B to themselves

State officials rarely talk about a hidden $3.9 billion of tax dollars and fees. As they prepare their proposed 2020-21 spending plans, what they likely won’t reveal is nearly $3.9 billion in … more
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Find the Great Pumpkin at Red Bank UMC

Around rEd BAnK If you’re looking for a great pumpkin for your family to eat or decorate, Red Bank United Methodist Church is offering its annual Pumpkin Patch sale, … more
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2 county Kmarts closing

Kmart’s owners are closing their Lexington and West Columbia stores in December. The stores at 1500 Charleston Highway in West Columbia and 748 West Main St. Lexington are 2 of 62 other stores … more
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Triple threat: Player, coach, commentator

Mason Zandi is coming home. Instead of playing, the former Chapin High and University of South Carolina offensive lineman will appear Friday at Cecil Wool-bright Field as a color TV commentator. … more
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Beware biting flies and chiggers

health wanted Many of us enjoy outdoor activities. But do you know which insects are harmful? Horse flies, deer flies and black flies all can bite. Horse flies … more
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There’s only 1 Fountain Inn

Down South Down South The world has but one Fountain Inn, and I spent 2 days there. The Fountain Inn Museum Society and South Carolina Center for the Humanities had me … more
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Church raises funds with yard sale

AROUND RED BANK The Church at White Knoll is holding a fund-raiser yard sale for its children’s ministry this Saturday, May 4, starting at 8 am. It will include a large section … more
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What was life like in 1776?

Local history almost always guarantees a great turnout. More than 160 people attended the special tour at the 12,000 Year History Park Saturday. Everyone I spoke with had positive comments about … more
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Children loved ‘Uncle Wiggly Wings’

HOLY COW! HISTORY Sometimes, amid man’s cruelty to his fellow man, a ray of kindness shines through. One such episode happened 70 years ago. To fully appreciate … more
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Live life on your own terms

In 2007, I found myself in a strange situation. I got a raise and 10 year service award from may agency. I enjoyed my job. It was everything I thought I wanted. Deep in my heart, I knew … more

The ABCs

SPORTS GROUCH Many coaches wonder how Tom Knotts does it. First in North Carolina and now Dutch Fork in SC, Knotts’ teams win titles. It wasn’t easy. Knotts has the … more

House Speaker backs Dominion

First they came for South Carolina-owned banks. Then they came for locally-owned businesses. Now they are coming for the state’s only investor-owned power company. If state … more
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‘Wave the American flag,’ Spence said

This is Veterans Week in Lexington as our town honors those who have served and defended our freedom. Floyd Spence, our beloved late Congressman, always said, “Wave the American flag.” And … more
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What the Senate pays

Senate staffers paid at least $100,000: • Jeffrey Gossett, Senate clerk: $206,016 • Mike Shealy, Finance Committee budget director: $172,727 • John Hazzard, president pro tempore … more

Dinner on the church grounds

Down South Down South My back road travels take me by many a rural church. And what do I see? A fellowship hall. Often its architecture is out of step with the … more
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