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Make a difference in education

In communities across the country, many cities and towns revolve around their local school districts. If you’re interested in making a positive impact on your local schools, teachers and … more
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3 county nursing grads receive special honors

32 students graduating with BS degrees in nursing were honored in a recognition ceremony at Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing. 3 Lexington County graduates received … more
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Lexington to host inaugural Auto-Owners Insurance Showcase

Lexington High boys’ basketball coach Bailey Harris has provided a early Christmas present for high school hoops’ fans. The inaugural Auto-Owners Insurance Showcase Saturday at Wildcat … more
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Do you qualify for free childcare?

You could be eligible to receive free childcare. The South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships is enrolling children in the Early Head Start-Child Care for children ages 0 – 3. 14 … more

Church to hold breakfast for veterans

Around gilbert & summit Beulah United Methodist Church will honor Veterans with a special breakfast November 12 at 8:45 am. The breakfast will be served by BUMC preschool … more
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Women can qualify for free cancer screenings

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control wants to remind women of the importance of identifying breast cancer as early as possible. … more

School to hold congressional debate

Students in Lexington County School District One will participate in the upcoming election cycle by organizing a debate. The district’s Center for Law and Global Policy Development, located at … more

Turmeric: Ancient spice has modern benefits

The Kitchen Diva Turmeric has “spiced up” the news over the past few years. It’s a unique ingredient with an ancient history. Turmeric is thought to have … more
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It’s the world’s smallest skyscraper

HOLY COW! HISTORY Mark Powell is on family leave. This column is reprinted from 2016. I t all started with Texas’ big oil boom in the early … more
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Gilbert archer’s academics on target

Archer Gracie L. Howard was the winner of the high school girls division at the S.C. National Archery in the Schools Program State Bullseye Championship, is one of only 27 high school archers … more

Shame on the veterans charity scammers

Criminologists will tell you we are lucky that only 1.2% of our fellow South Carolinians are convicted felons. Compare that to Florida with more than 10% felons – the highest in the nation, … more

Congratulations to our graduates

AROUND LEXINGTON _ COUNTY Graduation and baseball are in the news, and it’s all happening in our town. Many young people have walked across the stage to receive their … more
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Congratulations on 50 years of service

Community leaders Hamp Caughman, Jim Barfield and Kevin Adams celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Lexington Rotary Club last week at the Lexington Convention Center. Adams is club president. … more

Hats off to our greatest generations

the war years war. Future President Bill Clinton evaded the military. The Vietnam War was not cool. But almost 70 million baby boomers stepped up, me included. It was easy to … more
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WEEK 10 STORYLINES

This is the time of year where high school football teams fall into different categories. There are the teams whose seasons will come to an end this Friday. When it comes to Chronicle Country, … more
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Cayce City Council Needs to Lead By Example if It Wants Community to Heal

Cayce City Council made it two for two when it came to tumultuous November meetings with its session last week. Following a Nov. 9 meeting that featured a tense argument over whether to dismiss … more

LMC awards $1.2M for health

Lexington Medical Center has awarded $1.2 million to organizations that enhance community health and wellbeing. Lexington Medical Center’s Community Outreach Committee and the Lexington … more

Sarah Fairbanks Bull Clarkson

Sarah Fairbanks Bull Clarkson, 96, of West Columbia died Oct. 4, 2021. Shives Funeral Home was in charge. more

Harold Leonard Amick

Harold Leonard Amick, 83, of Gaston died Sept. 9, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

WEEK 1 HS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

(All Games Start at 7:30 pm) •Batesburg-Leesville at Gilbert •Mid-Carolina at Chapin •Dutch Fork at Gaffney •Oceanside Collegiate at Gray Collegiate Academy •Pelion … more

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

362: Emperor Julianus of Constantinople ends education laws 626: Avaren/Slaves under khagan Bajan begin siege of Constantinople 904: Thessalonica is sacked by Saracen pirates led by … more

What are you reading this summer?

Don’t forget the summer reading event going on at the Pelion Library through August 8. After completing any 5 challenges, you can visit the library to pick up a prize. For every 5 challenges … more
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To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com. You may also … more

Donnie Colie Shumpert

Donnie Colie Shumpert, 78, of West Columbia died April 24, 2021. Moseley Funeral Service was in charge. more

Fund raising races go virtual

2 popular 5K fund raising events will be done virtually this year: The Race Against Hunger, sponsored by Mission Lexington and the Lighthouse for Life Run for Her 5K. Both events raise … more
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