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Irmo High teacher honored

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has honored Irmo High’s Sarah Ostergaard. She was named the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December. “Ms. … more

Early Christmas gift – make it their idea

When our friend Mac Toole was serving as a SC lawmaker, he had a wise strategy. He would set out to convince one of the top leaders to introduce a bill his constituents wanted. It was easier to … more
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What Gamecock fans should expect in new era

South Carolina’s 2020 season came to an unceremonious end Saturday night with a 41- 18 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. The final record of 2-8 is the worst record since 1999 and is a fitting end to … more
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YOUR PROPERTY TAXES

Mom taught me to stand up for what is right. Never give up until you think your beliefs have been upheld. If you own real estate you should have received a Notice Of Classification, Appraisal … more
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Watch out for baby copperheads

H umans interfere with wild creatures’ habitat when we invade with our houses. Yet wild animals still show up at night to roam over land we think belongs to us. I’ve seen foxes, the Amick’s … more
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Cayce lifts building ban

Cayce has lifted a temporary ban on building large single family and multi-family homes. The moratorium had raised builders’ and develoers’ concerns. City leaders asked for a study on … more
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Foundation receives iPad donation from Gonzalez family

On June 6, Pastor Carlos Gonzalez was admitted to Lexington Medical Center as a covid-19 patient. Shortly thereafter, he was placed on a ventilator and then in a medically induced coma. His … more

Fried fresh peach pies

A friend stopped by with a bag of peaches from ‘up the road’ last week. They were the first I have seen and although beautiful were as hard as rocks. After sitting for a few days, they began … more
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Memorial Day preparations

The Pelion Ruritan Club members met before the Memorial Day ceremony to clean around the monument and get everything ready for the service. Thanks to Faye Lee, Alice Masico, Frank Shumpert, Sam and … more
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Undefeated

The 1st time I watched Don Shula coach was in the 1969 Super Bowl. His Baltimore Colts with Johnny Unitas at quarterback were heavily favored to win. Their opponents were the New York Jets with … more

Bullying bulls & bouncing bovines

Living next to a cow pasture, I have lots of bovine adventures. One morning, a concerned citizen rang my doorbell to inform me that a cow was out of the pen. It was standing next to the … more
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James Edison Corder

James Edison Corder, 75, of Batesburg-Leesville died Feb. 16, 2020. Milton Shealy Funeral Home was in charge. more

Janet Lee McMahon,

76, of West Columbia died Dec. 20, 2019. more

Pelion science wiz may graduate by age 10

In many ways, Sophia Beasley is an average 6-year-old. She likes playing soccer, hanging out with friends and her Girl Scout troop. Her many career aspirations include being a rock star and … more
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Traveling to the land time forgot

Visiting my maternal grandparents and great aunt on Runions Creek in Broadway, Va. has always been my favorite thing. Today, turning onto their winding dirt road still calls to mind the hand-cut … more
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Ad agency aids non-profits

Each year, a West Columbia advertising agency goes all out to help non-profits. Riggs Partners calls it CreateAthon, an around the clock exercise in creative marketing and advertising. … more
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H.S. FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Gov. Haley visits Chapin

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley visited students at Chapin High School Oct. 23. Haley spoke to students, faculty and staff about her … more

Can Santee Cooper make its plan work?

The $9 billion nuclear fiasco Santee Cooper hopes a proposed reform plan will convince the legislature that it deserves another chance. That’s despite its poor management of a … more
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Chapin Labor Day Festival

It’s time for Scout popcorn sales

Around gilbert & summit Gilbert BSA Scouts Pack 60, held its Fall kickoff meeting this week. The Scouts were treated to ice cream sundaes and ice cream cones. The Pack 60 … more
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Colleges pay top execs over $1M a year

Special to the Chronicle The new University of South Carolina president may be paid more than a $650,000 salary. That’s what was reported after Gen. Robert Caslen was hired to run the … more
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1964 Dixie Youth team to be honored

The City of Cayce will soon unveil a new exhibit. It will honor the members of the 1964 Cayce Dixie Youth Little League World Series Championship team at the Cayce Historical Museum. … more
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Lake Murray home values up 42%

are from Charlotte, Atlanta, and New York City.   A 23% increase in homes for sale the last 3 months indicates a ready market despite the average home price rising 15%.   At $523,000, the … more
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Look what’s coming to the River District

Next spring, 2 new parks will open in West Columbia’s River District. That’s not all. The Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia’s old City Hall will connect to the art park from Center … more
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