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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO AREA EVENTS To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to … more

100th birthday

Friends and family gathered at Jenni Lynn Assisted Living Saturday, Dec. 19 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Vonetta Kannaday Arrants. Vonetta was born in Hollow Creek, Lexington County and … more

Who’s new at Pelion Elementary

Pelion Elementary Principal Debbie Poole welcome back students and staff to the new school year. Pelion Elementary welcomes the following new staff members: Breanna Robinson, 3K; Chrissy Larkin, 2nd … more
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B-L school project to cost $40M less

The cost of Lexington 3 school improvements will be about $40 million less. 2 years ago, a $90 million project was voted down. Architect Joel Carter of Jumper/Carter/Sease Architects of … more

Local businesses turn out despite covid

More than 70 Midlands businesses attended this year’s Business Lexpo at River Bluff High School. Mad Batter Cupcakery owner Shannon Hinshaw set up her booth with baked goods including creamsicle … more

SC spends millions on covid-19 buying

Covid-19 may prove to be costly to state taxpayers. The Department of Transportation initially wanted $1.34 million worth of hand sanitizer from Hollow Creek Distillery in Leesville, Palmetto … more
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Doing the right thing isn’t easy

Most of us are altruistic. Sometimes selfishness gets in the way of doing the right thing in the right way at the right time. Every one must decide whether they will walk the walk when it comes to … more
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Aninmal spirits in my pine forest

This week I added another bird feeder to my pine forest. A few years ago I noticed the frogs were making themselves at home in Frog Town. The frogs’ home is carpeted in Pixie Moss to please … more
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After rainy start, Invitational ends with a fitting comeback victory

The 5th annual Naturchem Invitational was delayed by 2 days because of inclimate weather. It closed with 3 clear days of non-stop baseball action, capped Sunday by a dramatic finish between the … more
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Dr. James Blanding Holman III

Dr. James Blanding Holman III, retired dentist, of Lexington died Feb. 13, 2020. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Ralph Oneil “Jack” Sharpe

84, of Lexington County died Feb. 5, 2020. more

300 turkeys given out at Bountiful Harvest

chuck.lexchron@gmail.com Chief Terrence Greene of the Lexington PD in partnership with Serve & Connect hosted the 2nd annual Bountiful Harvest last Thursday at the Town of Lexington … more
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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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Emergency response improves

AROUND TOWN LINDA: 467-0334 ChuCk: 348-0243 You may have noticed changes in traffic on US 378. Computerized traffic signals between Lott Court and Hummingbird Drive will … more
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Retired watchdog back on job

Dukes Scott took a lot of heat as a utility watchdog. The Office of Regulatory Staff director retired last year as lawmakers and others criticized him for failing to protect 725,000 SCANA … more
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Jack Gilmore Hendrix, Sr.

WEST COLUMBIA—Jack Gilmore Hendrix, Sr., 94, was born September 8, 1924 in Lexington, SC and passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. He was the son of Samuel Edward Hendrix and Annie Angella Rawl … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

This column is dedicated to my friend Beryl, with thanks! A little boy was visiting his grandmother. She made herself a cup of coffee. When she went to take a sip, she noticed a little toy … more
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City of Cayce invites input from residents

The City of Cayce wants to hear from its residents. The city will hold a public input session on the 2020 Cayce Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be August 13, from 6 - 8 pm at Steel … more

PLAYOFF

JUSTIN HALL The Lexington County Blowfish have cooled off since their hot start to the second half of the Coastal Plain League season. Going 1-3 last week, the … more
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Decorative paintings spark interest

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA Some unique and decorative paintings were found in the upper corners of the Court Room of the old Brookland City Hall and Fire … 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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Andrew Richbourg is new Springdale police chief

lexchront@yahoo.com Andrew “Bear” Richbourg has been appointed as Chief of Police of the Springdale Police Department. Town Administrator Ashley Watkins appointed him Thursday. … more
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Fat cats exposed

It took time but we finally have 2 Democrats, both senators, in our county’s legislative delegation. If you are a Democrat, you may get down on hands and knees and thank God. If not, you may think … more

Former senator dies

Former US Sen. Ernest F. Hollings, 97, died Saturday. He was a former SC governor who pushed for the launch of Midlands Tech and other statewide technical education colleges. “I am deeply … more

Team reveals new jerseys for 2019 campaign

BLOWFISH BASEBALL The Lexington County Blowfish held its monthly media luncheon Wednesday at the VIP Stadium Club at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. This month’s … more
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