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What is state doing with gas tax millions?

Gas Tax Watch The state has spent $1.3 million in gas taxes on Lexington County roads. The county is one of 28 counties with less than 25% of the value of paving projects … more

Henry Bobby “Bob” Oswald,

83, of Leesville died Nov. 10, 2019. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Last chance for free candy

Around rEd BAnK Halloween is here and tonight is the last chance to load up on free treats. Red Bank Baptist on South Lake Drive will hold its Fall Festival 6 until 8 pm, … more

PHS wants to smash Gilbert

Around pelion Pelion High will host the “Beat Gilbert Car Smash” October 28, 29, and 30, 11 amuntil 2 pm. You can get 3 swings at the car for only $1. Attend and have a … more

2019 Irmo Okra strut

We win. You lose!

BEHIND THE MIKE On the 11th day of the 9th month of the year 2001, the United States of America, without provocation, was attacked by cowards who tried to break the spirt of … more

Our military offers no equal opportunities

washington watch Chronicle reader John Wayne Parrish sent along this from former SC Congressman Trey Gowdy. He was responding to a question from a CNN reporter about the ban of … more

Veterans honor comrades who never came home

The table was set ... right behind home plate. It was small and round covered with a white cloth, set with tableware, plates, a small American flag, a red rose in a vase, a candle in a white … more

The love of God

Senior Living In the early 1900s, we sent people we did not know what to do with to asylums. They weren’t prisons but they also were not hospitals. People … more

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HARRIS TO COORDINATE BASKETBALL CAMPS The Mount Horeb Basketball Coach, coordinated by Bailey Harris and his coaching staff, and for youngsters ages 6 to 12, is set for June 24-27 at the … more

LEMON SQUARES

For the Crust: Sift 2 cups flour with 1/2 cup confectioners sugar. Mix with 1/2 lb. softened butter (2 sticks). Press into a 9-inch by 13-inch greased pan and bake at 350º for 25 minutes. For the … more

Seniors get ready for Valentine’s Dance

Around gilbert & summit Gilbert-Summit Senior Center members are being encouraged to think of others and be kind to everyone in February. “Valentine’s Day is a … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

My wife told me she needs more space. I said no problem and locked her out of the house. What to give a man who’s got everything? A woman. She’ll tell him how everything works. I tried … more

State must reform outdated tax structure

Forecast 2019 As a business owner, my focus this year is to promote state tax reform. In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helped us at Nephron Pharmaceuticals and other … more

Is House Speaker in on SCANA deal?

our readers write It’s been a long time since I wrote a letter to the Chronicle. The nuclear fiasco saga is the occasion for this missive. My suspicion of a fix has been … more

‘Fill the MRAP’ campaign begins Tues.

The annual Toys for Tots “Fill the MRAP” campaign will began Tuesday at the Town of Lexington Municipal Complex. The goal is to fill the Lexington Police Department Emergency Services Team … more

Gilbert coach uses world history to win

GHS Football Head Coach’s new approach to training has resulted in team firsts and winning community attitudes and morale. Chad Leaphart was hired as Gilbert High School’s Head Football … more

Ex-SCANA boss silent on what he did for $1.8M

nuke fiasco aftermath SCANA officials say they don’t know what he did, as they have no record of it. Former SCANA CEO William Timmerman was paid as a consultant on its … more

Hundreds attend Wine on the River to benefit cancer detection

On Saturday, August 25, Lexington Medical Center Foundation welcomed over 700 guests to Wine on the River. Presented by Parker Poe and hosted by Women of Hope, Wine on the River featured wine … more

New tech fights ‘fake news’

TECH TALK Complaints of bias and faulty “algorithms” have driven some from social networks. Every day someone suggests we log off Facebook or Twitter in protest of … more

go!

Announcements LEXINGTON COUNTY RECYCLING: Electronics & paper shredding Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Forts Pond Elem. School, 7350 Fish Hatchery Rd., Pelion. Limits: 5 boxes or bags of … more

Couple fighting cancer receive new HVAC

AROUND TOWN Cool Care Heating & Air donated a brand new HVAC system to a deserving couple through their Comfort for Heroes campaign. Fire Marshall Terry Mueller of … more

How to look younger

From wrinkles to sagging skin, it’s natural for your face to change over time. It will lose the tautness it had when you were younger. Genetics, aging, sun exposure, stress and lifestyle … more

Graham protects $5.2B MOX project

Sen. Lindsey Graham has won a vote to continue a $5.2 billion nuclear fuel program. His amendment prohibits the Department of Energy from terminating the mixed oxide (MOX) fuel program at the … more

the editor talks with you

Chris Harmon called me at home early one morning last week. He apologized for the hour but said he knew me to be a restless soul who could not sleep late. “I just wanted you to know my Uncle Dan … more
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