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HS BASKETBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

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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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What a covid patient did to survive

If you test positive for covid, what should you do? If your symptoms seem severe, health care experts advise, see your doctor or go to a hospital. If symptoms seem mild or you feel all … more

The dark side of Christmas

Unless you have an addict in your family, you probably can’t imagine its nightmare. The Christmas holidays tend to make it worse. Almost 40% of opioid and stimulant overdose deaths occur … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

In honor of the season, my writing team came up with this holiday humor. What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? Rude-olph. What did the stamp say to the Christmas card? Stick with me and … more
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Voter fraud elsewhere but unlikely here

Are you concerned about potential voting fraud in the November election? You have reason to be. Almost 350,000 dead voters are registered to vote in 41 states, according to an audit by the … more
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Chamber resumes face-to-face meetings

The Lexington Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center held it’s 1st in-person member breakfast at Radius Church Sept. 8. Members have been attending virtual meetings due to the covid-19 … more
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Be angry and sin not

Anger is a powerful human emotion. It can be compared to a highly flammable fuel that can be used to fly a jet or dangerously misused to destroy a city block. When anger is under control it … more
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New signs of covid-19 hope

Health officials and economists report signs of disease and economic recovery. On the economic front, more of us have been able to return to work – and earn an income. Indeed.com reported … more
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Hotel industry could collapse

New Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the hospitality and leisure industry is on the brink of collapse. Over 7.7 million hospitality and leisure jobs have been lost during the covid-19 … more

Nephron salutes teachers

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is acknowledging the role of teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. “In the midst of this crisis, teachers have stepped up, making sure our children don’t miss a … more
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Hopes to finish spring season ends for seniors

The high school spring sports season is officially over. With the April 22 joint announcement by S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster and Superintendent Molly Spearman making school closures permanent for … more
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Memories of The Masters

This is supposed to be The Masters week. Considering this is one of the most popular annual sporting events in the world, and my editor Thomas Grant Jr. gave me the idea, the theme is Augusta … more
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Learn to make a rain barrel

R ain and more rain in the Midlands is causing yards to become squishy mud zones. The last time I remember rain like this was 2015. Watery precipitation is good to store in a rain barrel for … more
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SC roads execs join $100K club

SC Department of Transportation head Christy Hall has made a big difference for her employees. Since she took over, the number of her employees making at least $100,000 has almost doubled. … more
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The rainy season is upon us

Down South Friday, Jan. 31, it rained all the way from Irmo to Apex, North Carolina. The rainy season reigned, and as I crossed the state line I thought … more
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B-C’s Castles among the state’s prized linemen

UNDER THE RADAR Tradd Castles was a model for the offensive line at Brookland-Cayce High School. The left tackle was the anchor on the Region 5-4A champion Bearcats team … more
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Red Velvet Cake is a Southern tradition

Entertaining with THE CHARLESTON SILVER LADY For Southerners, there are few things more traditional than Red Velvet Cake. It seems to appear at all festive occasions, … more
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Earl Willis Griffith Sr.,

89, formerly of Lexington, died Nov. 7, 2019, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES & SCHEDULE

WEEK 8 RESULTS Allen 52, Columbus State 16 Morehouse 34, Benedict 13 Monmoth 35, Charleston Southern 13 The Citadel 35, Mercer 24 Clemson 59, Boston College 7 Furman 28, Western Carolina 7 … more

REGION TITLES ARE RIDING IN WEEK 8

THURSDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK As the regular season reaches the home stretch, there are 3 critical region contests scheduled this Friday in Lexington County. … more
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Make your iPhone battery last

TECH TALK The last in this series of battery boosting tips is for the iPhone. I saved the iPhone for last because iOS 13 released an update September 24. Software updates can … more
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House member bitten by deadly copperhead

A state representative has joined a growing number of snake bite victims. He is recovering from a copperhead bite. Rep. Chris Wooten of Lexington posted on social media that he was walking his dog … more

Secrecy surrounds murder trial

A judge has sealed documents in the Tim Jones’ murder trial. No one wants to say what is hidden or why. Taxpayers will be charged at least $591,038 for the convicted child killer’s … more
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Loyalists agreed to a truce, then massacred Patriots

Special to the Chronicle A historical marker was dedicated Saturday commemorating a short 1781 battle at Tarrar Springs. Members of the Godfrey Dreher and Granby Chapters of the Sons and … more
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