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Roll up your sleeves, but wear a mask

W ill you roll up your sleeve? Millions of Americans will do just that as they eagerly await the virus vaccine. The 1st vaccination in SC was administered to a health care worker last Tuesday at LMC. … more
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Anyone serious about recycling?

The waste pros have a lot to say about recycling. But the technical aspects such as determining the percent of actual aluminum in my Hershey wrappers is above my pay grade. I don’t care about … more

Banking sweet potatoes

Since refrigeration did not exist, food storage was a challenge for residents of Lexington County in the antebellum period. A way they could store sweet potatoes was to “bank” them. This … more
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LEXINGTON’S OWN AWARDED ORDER OF THE PALMETTO

SC Gov. Henry McMaster, left, presents The Order of the Palmetto to Lexington’s Daniel Hennigan, US Army Retired, during the 9/11 Remembrance at the Midlands 9/11 Monument at the Columbia … more

What a rubber duck can do for you

What is the craziest thing you’d expect to find in a hotel? Our friend Ruth King found a rubber duck in the bathtub at a Hampton Inn in Joliet, Il. It made her laugh. What did this Hampton Inn … more
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County courts reopen with 4 guilty verdicts

Lexington County officials resumed court activity for General Sessions guilty pleas inside the Mark H. Westbrook Judicial Center June 4. The courts have been closed to in-person activity since … more

Scams target TV streaming users

New scams going around are new twists on old favorites. These scammers aren’t using the pandemic to make victims pay - directly. The first scam targets Hulu streaming users with forged emails … more
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Will we adjust to the new abnormal?

Social distancing, videoconferencing, 3-D printing masks, e-learning, work from home and more. Many will adjust to these new realities but some describe this as our “new abnormal” since there is … more

Timberwolves dominate field enroute to winning tournament

The S.C. Baseball Coaches Association listed 4 of the 5 teams in its preseason Class 5A Top 10 from Chronicle Country-dominated Region 5-5A. White Knoll was the lone team missing from the … more
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Joe E. “Sonny” Loan

Joe E. “Sonny” Loan, 73, of Leesville died Feb. 18 2020. more

Emma Patricia Burt Waters,

86, of Lexington died Feb. 4, 2020. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Fish Wrapper Fan

Betty Rish is a busy lady who rarely has time to fish. But she reads The Lake Murray Fish Wrapper cover to cover each week. She says she doesn’t want to miss a thing. Mrs. Betty is one of … more

Girl Scouts stress STEM in age of technology

Girls are keenly interested in science technology, engineering and math. And they excel at it. Yet they often don’t pursue STEM courses. “The Girl Scouts are working to change … more
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Lexington girls place 2nd, Vardas wins top medal at state golf final

The Lexington High School girls’ golf team saw their quest for a 4th straight Class 5A title and 14th overall end with a runner-up finish Tuesday at the Mid-Carolina Club in Prosperity. Blythewood … more

Peanut eating pro

Radio personality Jonathan Rush raises his hand in victory with Blowie and the “Golden Peanut” trophy after winning the 1st Media Celebrity Boiled Peanut Eating Contest. It was held Monday at the … more

I-20 Exit 51 to close next week

SCDOT will close the I-20 Longs Pond Road exits next week for ramp paving. Exit 51 Westbound will close Thursday, Sept. 12 from 11:30 pm - 4 am Friday, Sept. 13 . Motorists wishing to use … more

Encountering huge fish in an underwater park

Chronicle News Editor Rose Cisneros traveled O’ahu, Hawaii recently. She spent 10 days soaking up the experiences the island has to offer. This is part of her series. The adventure bug … more

Ministry offers hope for the hopeless

Church Buzz Try to imagine yourself hopelessly addicted to drugs, alcohol or both. You’ve lost your job and place to live. Your family and friends have given up … more

REMAINING LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH REGULAR SEASON GAMES

(All Games at 7:05 pm) THURSDAY - at Savannah FRIDAY - SAVANNAH (“Woodstock Night”) SATURDAY - at Macon MONDAY - at Fayetteville TUESDAY - GASTONIA (“Dog … more

Two local girls win national titles

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY There is much activity in Lexington and with its people! Our town is bursting with pride with the crowning of Morgan Nichols as Miss South … more
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Goldsberry receives Quilt of Valor

Around pelion David Goldsberry was presented with the Quilt of Valor at the morning service at Convent Baptist Church May 26. South Carolina gives out more quilts than … more
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70 killed in county accidents last year

rose.lexchron@gmail.com Lexington County vehicle collisions caused 70 accidental deaths last year. That was the No. 1 killer followed by drug overdoses at 53 deaths. These were … more
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Are you a maverick?

Get your life off to a profitable start with our new “Maverick Entrepreneurs’ Million Dollar Strategies.” Inspire yourself or a friend with a personally-autographed copy for only $20. Call … more

Pregnancy center cares for moms

Church Buzz The idea for this week’s column came from a faithful Church Buzz reader, Judith Knight. In February, Judith contacted me about a support group for clients … more

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