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Welcome to the sounds of Christmas

More Christmas music is on tap this week in Red Bank. St. James Lutheran Church holds two opportunities to celebrate the season in song December 16. First, the Children’s Christmas Program, “Twas … more

A great quote |

The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. Mark Twain We welcome your letters With letters to the editor, … more

Babcock Center accused again of abuse, neglect

The latest Babcock Center abuse and neglect arrests come as no surprise to Chronicle readers. 5 Babcock employees are charged in two cases of abuse of vulnerable adults. Babcock facilities … more

Mission travels to West Virginia

Church Buzz Sometimes, things work out in unusual ways. Like mission trips. My regular readers know about my passion for mission trips to Central America and the doctors … more

The American spirit

When my wife’s father and his buddies came home from World War II in 1945, everybody was happy to see them. After a long four years, horns blared and champagne corks popped. When he came home … more

Chamber survey collects wishes

AROUND LEXINGTON _ COUNTY What would you like to have in Lexington? The Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce issued a survey and the top wishes were for a new movie theater, … more

Midlands Tech offers free college aid

Special to the Chronicle Make plans to attend MTC Quick-Start Day on the Airport Campus Saturday, June 30, from 9-11:30 a.m. Apply to MTC for free --no application fee. Complete your … more

Online resource helps voters gather info

There’s a new online tool to help voters. Vote411.org is a “one-stop shop” for statewide election information, according to the League of Women Voters of the Columbia area. It’s a … more

OLD GRUMP

Most of us are ready to abolish the Public Disservice Commission. How they can rule consistently in favor of renegade utilities such as Carolina Water and SCE&G is almost beyond belief. It’s … more

Houses are decorated

Houses are decorated for Christmas in the countryside outside Wagener, Pelion, Gaston and Swansea. (PHOTO | RAMIE KELLY) more

Monoclonal antibody treatments available

SC health officials say they now have enough monoclonal antibodies to treat covid patients. Dr. Edward Simmer, director of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, said the … more

WEEK 6 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

River Bluff wide receiver Apollos Cook had an 82-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. PHOTO | WWW.GOFLASHWIN.COM Dutch Fork’s Chandler Perry with the hit on White Knoll quarterback Landon … more

Lexington collision kills W. Cola woman

A West Columbia woman died in a two-vehicle collision Aug. 31. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said the woman died in the 2600 block of Mineral Springs Road shortly after 3 pm in the … more

Pro-life advocate Gardner passes away

Mr. Johnny Gardner has passed away. Gardner was visible for most of the last 30 years as a pro-life advocate. He could be seen in the hightraffic island between Airport Boulevard and Charleston … more

Nothing like tomato sandwiches

Visiting The Market at Icehouse Saturday, I realized how much produce production there is in our county. Bushnel and Peck Farm offered peppers of all kinds – green, red, hot or mild –and … more

AMERICAN LEGION TOP 10 RANKINGS

1. Florence 2. Fort Mill 3. Inman 4. Rock Hill 5. Greer 6. Charleston 7. Lexington 8. Chapin/Newberry 9. Williamston 10. Camden more

Welcome home our heroes

South Carolina is a great place for military retirees – not just on Memorial Day Monday. Our state ranked 2nd only to Virginia as military friendliest. Much of that is due to a healthier … more

Death behind prison walls

SC prison officials are concerned about violating federal privacy laws. Until they gain an Attorney General’s opinion, they are witholding names of inmates who die in prison. Department … more

Lexington woman dies in collision

A multiple vehicle collision in Newberry County Monday has claimed the life of a Lexington woman. Newberry County Coroner Laura Kneece has identified Mary Maner, 76, of Lexington, as the victim … more

A lobbyist’s dream

The Washington rhetoric on energy legislation is becoming more absurd. It claims that proposed laws will create jobs, reliability and efficiency. But this is just a collection of payoffs and … more

Ruth “Sam” Smith Bledsoe

Ruth “Sam” Smith Bledsoe, 90, of Batesburg died March 23, 2021. Milton Shealy Funeral Home was in charge. more

What health experts did not let you know

Despite attempts to alert you to covid threats, SC health officials made secret decisions they kept from you. The Island Packet newspaper of Hilton Head reported Department of Health and … more

SC among least safe states in pandemic

Have SC health officials failed the state with their speed of vaccinations? A national study indicate this may be true. The researchers found SC the next to last safe state in the US, with … more

MEDICAL HELP FOR THE UNINSURED

Mission Lexington partners with Good Samaritan Clinic to offer free medical services to the uninsured in Lexington County. Please email lexingtonclinic@goodsamaritansc.org or call 803-358-8339 … more

Who falls next in SCANA fraud probe?

Kevin Marsh and Stephen Byrne have been caught in the largest robbery in state history – the $2.2 billion fleecing of 1 million SC Electric & Gas and Santee Cooper ratepayers. Our … more
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