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Mary Ellen Judson

Mary Ellen Judson, 75, died peacefully during the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 23, 2021. A native of Columbia, she was an adored and loved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, wife, mother, … more

‘HIGH ANXIETY’

Things got tougher this year for argubly the SC High School League’s most competitive baseball region. Coming back after last year’s cancellation of the season due to covid-19 has presented … more
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NC MAN DIES ON I-26

A North Carolina man has died in a collision in Lexington County. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified Michael Allen Costner, 48, of Morganton, NC, as dead. It occurred on … more

My grandmother’s example

This beautiful neck chain was made in France in the 1870’s. It was crafted of French Standard silver. a completely different alloy than American sterling. French silver remains rare and highly … more
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How will the ‘20s be remembered?

You know you have become a senior adult when you start reminiscing the ‘50s and ‘60s. I was born in 1956 in Moncks Corner, SC. In 1960, we moved to Dayton, Ohio, and spent a decade as … more
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West Columbia extends mask law

The City of West Columbia has extended its mask law another 60 days. City council approved the extension at a special meeting Dec. 30. It also extended the Emergency Ordinance to Suspend the … more
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Bless the homeless

H ave you heard about the “homeless Jesus” statue? Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz created the artwork depicting Jesus as a homeless man on a bench. The face is mostly obscured but … more
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It’s time for victims to speak up

Imagine you are a co-conspirator in the largest robbery in state history – the $2.2 billion fleecing of about 1 million SC Electric & Gas and Santee Cooper ratepayers. You may be sitting … more

Our weather’s growing nippy

Could it be fall? We have enjoyed the cooler temperatures this week. The calendar says Tuesday, Sept. 22, is the 1st day of autumn. We are right in sync with the season. It is time for pumpkins, … more
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Celebrate cancer survivors Oct. 1

Sit back and relax. Lexington Medical Center’s annual event honoring breast cancer survivors is coming to a virtual audience this year. Join the hospital from the comfort of home or a … more
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Judge dismisses state from private school lawsuit

A judge has dismissed the state of South Carolina from a lawsuit against Gov. Henry McMaster. Judge Edgar Dickson in July granted a temporary restraining order to stop the private school … more
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DEATH NOTICES

Roy E. Amick Sr., 90, of Irmo died July 6, 2020. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home was in charge. Etta Evelyn Walker Bailey, 80, of West Columbia died July 6, 2020. Thompson Funeral Home was in … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

My fellow humorists at Quotescoop.com are quite linguistically orientated, meaning they enjoy funny jokes that play with words. If you like that, too, you will probably enjoy these argument … more
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It’s a Dog’s Life

We spend the first 12 months of our children’s lives teaching them to walk and talk and the next 12 telling them to sit down and shut up.” – Phyllis Diller Dolphins are so smart that … more
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Where are the adults in Washington?

Do you wonder what our public officials were thinking about covid-19 – or if they were thinking at all. First they tell us to stay home if we are not essential at work – or close our … more

Bloemendaal has a grand vision for TopSpin

Randy Bloemendaal has coached now for almost 25 years and taking over the ownership of Topspin is new and exciting for him. After coaching at all different levels from collegiate NAIA and NCAA … more
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Kumiye Ellen Masai

Kumiye Ellen Masai, 80, of Lexington died Feb. 17, 2020. Woodridge Funeral Home was in charge. more

Thomas V. Serra,

88, of Lexington died Feb. 3, 2020. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Where to find the best Black Friday deals

Black Friday sales are starting earlier, and many retailers are offering even deeper price cuts this year. Personal-finance website WalletHub surveyed nearly 8,000 deals from 29 of the biggest … more
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18th-century missionaries remembered

Old Timey Day was a step back in time to 1795. It honored those who wanted to support missionaries and the missionary lifestyle. Participants celebrated the history and development of the Womens’ … more
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4 local women in agriculture

4 local women represented Lexington County at a leadership conference recently. Barbara Leaphart, Catherine Porth, Frances Price and Evelyn Shumpert joined more than 100 women from across the … more
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Lexington 2 schools win Palmetto Gold, Silver

Special to the Chronicle 4 Lexington 2 schools are among a list of Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners recognized by the SC Department of Education. Busbee Creative Arts Academy earned a … more

State pays pothole claims with taxes

State officials use your tax money to pay off millions of dollars in accident claims. For example, court records show that in: • February 2016, a driver hit a pothole near Myrtle Beach, … more
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Are you accountable? – Part 2

BEHIND THE MIKE Ours was a blue-collar family which did not engage in such nonsense as “allowances.” In fact, I charged my children to live in our home. In last week’s … more
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DEATH NOTICES

Colie James Amick Jr., 87, died July 28, 2019. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. Wyman Jeffrey Barnes, of Lees-ville, died August 2, 2019. Milton Shealy Funeral Home was in charge. … more
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