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Business applicants flunking drug tests

What do you do when you need workers but applicants flunk drug tests? That is happening more often than you may think. A Lexington County business owner told us she interviewed 20 … more

Chronicle Country Basketball Players Earn Preseason Honors

Brookland-Cayce High School held the annual S.C. Basketball Coaches Association Media Day. Lexington’s Cam Scott and Alexis Sexton, Irmo’s Dylan Williams and Dutch Fork’s Houston Jones … more
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3 named ChangeMakers of Midlands

When we first met Lindsey Miles, she was Lou Kennedy’s right hand at Nephron Pharmaceuticals. It was clear she was destined for great things. Now she is Nephron’s Vice President of … more
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The high price of free rent

Tenants living free of rent for a year and a half impacts the pocketbooks of owners who actually rent dwellings to those who don’t pay. The owners must pay for heating, cooling, water and … more

No Shrine Bowl in 2021

For the 2nd straight year, the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas will not take place. The game featuring the top senior football players in both North and South Carolina was again put on hold by … more
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LMC changes emergency room visitation

Lexington Medical Center has had to change its emergency department visitor policies. No visitors will be allowed in the emergency department lobby. Once patients receive a room assignment, … more

CO-PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - KZ Adams (Gray Collegiate) and Apollos Cook (River Bluff)

The Georgia State commit opened his senior campaign with 180 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns in the win over 2nd ranked Camden. Over at Lugoff-Elgin, Cook accounted for 3 scores as well in the 28-7 … more

Are you ready for some football?

Y es, it’s almost that time again when high school teams are practicing for this great fall tradition. This year stadiums will be back full again and players will be able to show what they’ve … more
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Lexington 2 names Teachers of the Year

Lexington Two announces the 2021-2022 winners of Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year for the district’s schools. This year’s recipients are: AIRPORT HIGH: Teacher of the … more

Wading in a swamp of utility regulation

I was appointed to be on a Department of Energy advisory board consisting of about 20 state-level bureaucrats and one private sector person – me. The advisory board’s mission was to give … more
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$57.9 M coming home to Lexington

Lexington County is due $57.9 million more in tax money from Washington. The money is in the federal covid-19 American Rescue Plan. The only catch is it comes with no clear instructions on … more
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Small biz loans available

A new economic recovery loan program for small businesses and nonprofits is taking applications. The Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund offers $50 million in initial commitments from … more

Charlie William Davis

Charlie William Davis 77, of West Columbia died February 3, 2021. more

Mendy Bernice Harmon

Mendy Bernice Harmon, 48, of Lexington died April 8, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Geddes E. Dodson Jr.

Geddes E. Dodson Jr., 91, of West Columbia died March 25, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

A gift suggestion

Do you know someone who is trying to find their way in life or looking for a new mission? Give them copy of Jerry Bellune’s inspiring book, “Your Life’s Great Purpose.” A personally … more

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

GILBERT PHOTO | GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL Gilbert’s Bryce Smith signed to play football at Presbyterian College. PHOTO | GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL Gilbert’s Colt Mason signed to play … more

OTHER NEWS TO KNOW

Child sexual abuse charges Thomas Clinton Lockridge, 27, of Lexington, faces 2 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the … more

The night children couldn’t sleep

Just like today, many Christian residents of Lexington County in the 19th century would have gone to church for a Christmas service, with many attending Midnight Christmas Eve services, too. … more
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OTHER NEWS TO KNOW

Rep. Joe Wilson tests positive for covid Congressman Joe Wilson of Springdale on Wednesday announced he tested positive for covid-19. “I will be taking all necessary precautions, as … more

Let the holiday season begin

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but Christmas can also be the most trying time of the year. One of the traditions in the Aun household growing up is we never decorated anything … more
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Interstate project to take 15 years, cost $1.6B

Things at malfunction junction are going to get worse before they get better. Construction on the Carolina Crossroads Project is scheduled to begin next year. The 14-mile corridor where … more
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Fishing tournament returns to Lake Murray

The 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit schedule is returning to Lake Murray. The 26th season of FLW’s top professional circuit will feature 6 regular-season tournaments showcasing the best 150 … more

Remembering moon fever

“The Eagle has landed.” We’d been waiting for those 4 thrilling words. In those heady days, we all had a good case of moon fever. We had primed ourselves for perhaps man’s greatest … more

PPP loan forgiveness

Small businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program Loans can now apply for loan forgiveness. The Small Business Administration and Department of the Treasury released the application and … more
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