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Party boy

the editor talks with you High on my list of maverick over-achievers I wish I had interviewed is Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines. What he achieved in 87 years on earth is … more

River Bluff High School raises the bar

River Bluff High School placed first runner-up in the We the People competition Dec. 7. The competition is a simulated congressional hearing in which students “testify” before a panel of … more
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Elder abuse found worst here

Older Lexington County residents have reason to worry. A new study found our state is the worst in the nation for elder abuse. Wallethub published their 2018 study ranking states with best … more
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Christmas gift-giving advice from the jolly old gent

Mrs. Claus and I get the weather channel at the North Pole but that’s about all. We spend a lot of time reading. Mrs. Claus always looks forward to the Authors for Literacy book signing. She likes … more

The predictable outcome

GOLF The Europeans led by Sergio Garcia easily defeated the Americans in the 2018 Ryder Cup. This is no surprise and there is an easy explanation. Team golf is embedded … more

Good news for pond fans: dams may be rebuilt

Lexington Mayor Steve MacDougall is excited. “The Old Mill Pond is an iconic part of Lexington and we are anxious for its return,” he said. “I was fortunate enough to ski that pond as a … more
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McGuinn names new COO

McGuinn Hybrid Homes has promoted Mike Kelly to chief operating officer. Kelly has 17 years with the company and has served as president since 2015. Starting as a project manager, he … more

Gilbert’s Peach Festival was another hit

Around Gilbert & SUMMIT The 60th Lexington County 4th of July Peach Festival was well attended in our town of Gilbert. I believe it was a record crowd. It was also a … more
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W. Columbia fire chief named association president

SCE&G using helicopter for line work

S.C. Electric and Gas contractors are using a helicopter for electric line work this week. The work in West Columbia will be 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, Monday - Friday. “People may see helicopters at … more
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

IRMO A basketball camp is scheduled June 18-21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school gymnasium for boys and girls ages six to 14. The cost is $40 and the deadline is June 1. Payment … more

NEWS IN BRIEF

Deported drug trafficker arrested again Nicholas Benitez-Hernandez, 46, pled guilty in federal court to illegal reentry. The Mexican citizen was previously deported after serving a cocaine … more

GERDA BOLTON

Gerda Sophie Bolton, age 92, entered the Church Triumphant on Dec. 8, 2021, after complications from a long battle with dementia. Born in Ludwigshafen, Germany, March 12, 1929, Mrs. Bolton was the … more

Hot races on tap for Nov. 2 elections

The Nov. 2 municipal races are heating up in Lexington County. Former Swansea Mayor Ray Spires is coming out of retirement to run. Spires wants to replace suspended mayor Jerald Sanders who … more

Leland “Curtis” Rickenbaker

Leland “Curtis” Rickenbaker, of Lexington, died July 19, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Wild last wills

Certain chores in life aren’t fun. But they are necessary. Such as preparing your last will and testament. People put it off to avoid confronting their own mortality. A will can provide … more

go!

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 lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com. You may also … more

Body found in Saluda River identified

A body found May 19 in the Saluda River in Columbia has been identified. The man has been identified as Charles Clendenin, 71, of Irmo, the Richland County coroner confirmed A call came in … more

Kathleen Hayes Modzelewski

Kathleen Hayes Modzelewski, 78, of Irmo died May 7, 2021. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home was in charge. more

SC BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION RANKINGS

CLASS 5A 1. Summerville, 2. Blythewood, 3. Lexington, 4. Berkeley, 5. Dutch Fork, 6. Socastee, 7. JL Mann, 8. TL Hanna, 9. Dorman, 10. (tie) Hillcrest & Byrnes CLASS 4A 1. AC … more

Motivation

How many times have you needed the right words to stimulate your team, your kids, your colleagues, to lift them to greatness? My friend Rick Houcek draws inspiration from motivational speeches. … more

12 years for DUI death

A Lexington woman will serve 12 years for a felony DUI involving death. Last week, Lauren Michelle Dangerfield, 33, plead guilty to charges for the July 13, 2018 death of Brian Orazen, 45. … more

Middle school counselor of the year

The Palmetto State School Counselor Association recently named Brandy Ludlam the 2021 Middle School South Carolina Counselor of the Year. Ludlam currently serves as school counseling director at … more
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Rick Hubbard to continue as solicitor

Rick Hubbard swears into his 2nd term as 11th Circuit Solicitor Jan. 13. The 11th circuit covers Lexington, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda counties. The solicitor’s cffice in Lexington County … more

What critics don’t like about our new flag

Does our state flag’s palmetto tree look like a toilet bowl brush? Apparently some critics of the new flag design think so. According to Sen. Ronnie Cromer, the non-paid study committee … more
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