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SCANA board holds onto seats

AROUND TOWN An attempt to limit SCANA Corporation board member terms failed last week. A proposal to elect board members each year did not receive enough investor votes … more

Caughman twins get ‘Keys to the Town’

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY It is quite an honor to receive a Key to the City. Last Monday, the Town of Lexington awarded longtime Lexington leader Raymond Caughman and his twin … more

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Solar plant construction begins in Pelion

C2 Energy Capital broke ground July 27 on the first of 4 South Carolina solar generation plants. The 16MW Pelion plant, Diamond Solar, is expected to reach commercial operations by end of 2018. … more

65 cadets graduate from Guard academy

By Lt. Col. Cindi King South Carolina National Guard Before hundreds of family and friends, 65 graduates were recognized for completing a rigorous 22-week program. “You will … more

Staying home - and safe- this summer

Koon's watch With school out, I’d like to share some quick reminders with you about making sure your children stay safe around your home this summer. If you’re like … more

96 miles across Scotland to end Alzheimer’s

Our Readers Write During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June, I will hike the West Highland Way in Scotland in memory of my grandparents. I lost my Gran 11 years ago … more

States’ rights & moneyless mandates

All of us who live outside the Washington Swamp should congratulate 7 of the 9 Supreme Court justices. They told the federal government it could not dictate to the states. Could the states allow … more

P27 Players Sign College Letters at home of Blowfish

Since 2018, P27 Academy in Lexington has served as a performance center to enable student-athletes to reach their highest potential. Combining focused training and mentorship from seasoned … more

Don’t let boat anchors weigh you down

All of us have hired talent with high expectations but found they were nothing like they seemed to be. Some people interview well, give good answers and fool us. They become boat anchors holding … more

Success sequence

Historian David McCullough has a complaint. He has no trouble falling asleep but he awakens during the night and can’t go back to sleep. What is troubling him is what is going on in our … more

WEEK 4 HS FOOTBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Batesburg-Leesville’s Ziggy Merritt (1) celebrates with Drayton Summers (8) following 1 of his 2 touchdowns against 8th ranked Lewisville. PHOTO | WWW.PALMETTOSPORTSIMAGING.COM Swansea’s … more

QUOTABLE

“I just hate it for everyone. I know a lot of these guys in Chapin and coached some of the coaches on the staff. I hate it happened right before the game.” - Airport head coach Kurt Burnett said … more

Cell phone makers investigated

H ave you ever broken your cell phone? All it takes is one wrong drop. Was it difficult to get it repaired? The Federal Trade Commission will investigate restrictions phone makers put on … more

Lake Murray tops for vacations

Forbes magazine has named Lake Murray as a top Southeastern vacation destination. Lake Murray is the only South Carolina location mentioned by the business magazine. “This is wonderful … more

Angels of mercy

THE EDITOR TALKS WITH YOU Like a lot of us, I used to think it was a terribly boring waste of time to listen to old folks’ organ recitals. Naively, I must have thought good health was an … more

Perfect snacks for traveling

Many of us are planning summer getaways. How will you travel and eat safely? Do you plan on packing snacks, stopping at vending machines or drive-thrus? Here are some healthy snacks … more

Carolyn R. Hicks

Carolyn R. Hicks, 72, of Gaston died April 16, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Duman Milo Taylor

Duman Milo Taylor, 92, of Swansea died April 8, 2021. Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home was in charge. more

Fannie Gunter

Fannie Gunter, 98, of West Columbia died March 26, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Keep medications safe

Follow these tips to keep yourself and your medications safe. Storage Most medications can be stored safely at room temperature, but some require refrigeration. Your medication will have a … more

Don’t feed babies in the house

Dinner, the big meal of the day in the antebellum period, was what we now call lunch. Lexington County residents also ate breakfast and supper. For breakfast, many would eat hot breads, cereals, … more

West Columbia extends mask law

The City of West Columbia has extended its mask law another 60 days. City council approved the extension at a special meeting Dec. 30. It also extended the Emergency Ordinance to Suspend the … more

OUR GUARD’S CRITICAL ROLE IN THE PANDEMIC

You may not know this because they work quietly and without fan fare. Our SC National Guard – many of them your neighbors in Lexington County – have been supplying covid-19 relief across the … more

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL Signing national letters of intent on Dec. 15 were (starting from left) - Matthew Becker (baseball - University of South Carolina), Thornton Gentry (football - North Carolina … more
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