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We take threats seriously

Koon's Watch There has been a lot of talk about threats made toward schools and students in Lexington County. The Sheriff’s Department takes these threats seriously. … more

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Dinner on Lake Murray Dam April 2020

The Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will host Dining On The Dam April 5, 2020 from 4 - 8 pm. The event is presented by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation. At the inaugural … more

Gray Collegiate quarterback commits to Holy Cross

For Gray Collegiate Academy quarterback Hunter Helms, his college search was extensive. In the span of 2 years, he and his parents looked into 35 schools who expressed some interest in his … more
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District 5 student’s art awarded

Chapin High School student Jessica Gilliam is an award-winning artist. Her artwork has been placed at both the South Carolina and National Beta Club conventions. The rising senior placed … more
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She took a big birthday plunge

MARK POWELL’S HOLY COW! HISTORY You’re turning 63. How should you celebrate? With cake with candles? A family get-together? Maybe a party? … more
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Thousands flock to SC Poultry Festival

The Town of Batesburg-Leesville held the 33rd South Carolina Poultry Festival May 9-11. The yearly festival celebrates the $1 billion poultry industry that employs thousands in Lexington, Saluda … more

You may have trouble finding love after 50

Talking Points US divorce rates among those age 50 and older has doubled over the past few decades. For those over 65, it has tripled. That’s the finding of a recent … more
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Airport HS auction fundraiser

The Airport High School Educational Foundation is raising money for student scholarships and teacher grants. The foundation will hold its annual auction April 30 at Airport High School. Les … more

Lex 2 students selected for music honors

Several Lexington Two student musicians have qualified for musical honors for All-State, All-Region and other groups. Among recent recognitions: ACDA Honors Choir - Brookland-Cayce … more

Jacksons celebrate 50th anniversary

Around pelion Happy Anniversary to Sam and Beverly Jackson, who celebrates their 50th year! They took a trip to Hendersonville to Mud Creek Baptist Church for a Southern … more
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Don’t celebrate the season too early

Around ChApin & irmo Idon’t want to sound like a Scrooge, but I’m avoiding all radio stations playing Christmas music until the week before Christmas. I used to … more
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River Bluff falls to Wando in Lower State final

SPORTS GROUCH A shot at repeating as S.C. High School League Class 5A girls’ tennis champion was one win away for River Bluff on Monday. Up 3-2, the Lady Gators were a … more
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Court extends voter registration

Are you registered to vote? If not, you now have 10 extra days.SC Attorney General Alan Wilson’s request to extend the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election was approved.SC … more

OLD GRUMP

You’re going to think I’m ill or something because I’m not grumping or whining this week. I want to say thanks to God, our governor and our first responders for a remarkable job of preparing … more

Author meet and greet

Tom Poland will attend an author event at the Cayce-West Columbia Library, 1500 Augusta Rd. West Columbia on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2-5 p.m. more

THE COVER GUYS

THURSDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK For the past three months, the Lexington Chronicle asked readers to vote. A total of 86,015 of you took part in the contest to … more
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‘July 4 Boat Parade’ is June 30

AROUND CHAPIN AND IRMO The theme for the annual July 4th Lake Murray boat parade is “Cheers to 30 years”. It will be June 30 starting at noon. It begins at Bomb Island. … more
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Man attacked, beaten at Jake’s Landing

Days after being attacked at Jake’s Landing, David Branham is recovering, but he wants answers. He and his wife were trying park their boat the evening of May 27. Branham asked another boater … more

College to help women entrepreneurs

South Carolina ranks 4th in the nation for women starting businesses. It is home to more than 160,000 existing woman-owned businesses. To help, Columbia College has launched the Women’s … more

FBI probes abandoned nuclear site

Federal agents are checking SC Electric & Gas’s abandoned nuclear site. According to state regulators, the SCE&G Abandonment Manager reported that US Department of Justice officials … more
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Marinas on Lake Murray Could Soon Change Hands

As boat sales are skyrocketing and more people are out on lakes nationwide, rumors are floating that some of Lake Murray’s marinas may change hands. A source familiar with the marina … more
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Who will guide District 5 decisions?

Lexington-Richland District 5 voters were to fill an open board seat Oct. 12. Election results were not in by press time. You can find the results at www.LexingtonChronicle.com Board member … more
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Can we afford to wait 2 more years?

Major repaving in South Carolina could take possibly more than two years. That’s what The Nerve found in SC Department of Transportation records. The Nerve is published by the public … more
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