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New evidence monopolies are a bad idea

Chronicle readers know why our state’s regulated monopoly system works for the monopolies but not for them. We have explained it more than once. Here’s the latest evidence that the system … more

Our anthem’s birth

the editor talks with you Much American history concentrates on major wars and skips over the War of 1812 and the Battle of Fort McHenry. That’s a shame as it was … more

AirDrop settings may put phone at risk

TECH TALK Is your iPhone open to files from strangers? If you’re an Apple products user, you may have used a feature called AirDrop. It’s a handy filesharing tool. … more
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Hikin’ with the Chronicle

White Knoll High and Winthrop University graduate Alison Rauch recently took to the trails of the gorgeous Jones Gap State Park. Her group has raised $90,000 of their $200,000 goal for the Make a … more

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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Are we friendly to new businesses?

Talking Points Our state ranks 38th in business friendliness in a recent Wallethub.com survey. That compares with Georgia ranked 3rd and North Carolina at 14th. But Lexington … more
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CSMS wins national award for ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’

Carolina Springs Middle has earned a national honor for building strong connections between its students and adults. The Flippen Group selected CSMS as a 2018–2019 Capturing Kids’ Hearts … more

Winners &...

The Sports Grouch It may seem bizarre that two sports greats died the same day but that’s the way, as they used to say, the cookie crumbles. Green Bay quarterback Bart … more

State would cut SCE&G attorney fees

Attorney General Alan Wilson wants to reduce legal fees for SCE&G ratepayers’ lawyers. He is asking the court to give more of the money to the ratepayers. The 11 SCE&G … more
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Volunteers strengthen schools, Special Olympics

In West Columbia volunteering is a way of life. Susan Bonnette is a volunteer at West Columbia’s Saluda River Academy for the Arts. “It’s an opportunity to give back,” she said. … more
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Good news for Chick-fil-A fans

LINDA SAuLS & ChuCk MCCurry AROUND TOWN The 5-month remodeling of the Lexington Chick-fil-A is finally complete. Lexington fans returned to the newly remodeled store March 19, … more

Education foundation to honor local leaders

The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership is hosting its third annual gala on March 29. It is to celebrate Distinguished South Carolina Public School Graduates and South Carolina … more
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Polly Reitz

Evelyn Pauline Taylor “Polly” Reitz, 96, of St. Louis, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Carl Reitz; married 63 … more

Dominion disputes SCE&G layoffs

the dominion deal You specifically said in your story that Dominion said it expects “another” 600 [employees to leave]. I’m not quite sure if that’s an incremental 600 on top … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Runoff in B-L race

A Batesburg-Leesville Town Council runoff election had voters back at the polls Tuesday. Emily Long and Susan Whittle contended for the open District 6 seat in the Dec. 4 special election. … more

Roman ingenuity ends the siege at Masada

Chronicle Editor Emeritus Jerry Bellune shares with you his adventures in the Holy Land. The experience gave him a greater appreciation of shared US and Israeli values. IMasada, Judea … more

Leaphart Road Bridge now open

All lanes of the Leaphart Road Bridge, over I-26 in West Columbia, have been opened. Parts of Chris Drive and Harbor Drive had been closed so those roads could be elevated to meet the expanded … more
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Memorable holiday gifts

Do you know anyone who would be thrilled to receive a local authors’ autographed book? The Chronicle’s Authors for Literacy book signing will be at the Lexington Library on US 1 from 11 am … more

SCANA hiding what it does with 18% rate hike

The SCANA Corp. has hidden information from the public for months. Despite almost 20 lawsuits and orders to release documents about its failed $9 billion nuclear project, the company hasn’t … more
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Taxpayers on hook as plant closes

Element Electronics announced 5 years ago that it would open a TV assembly plant in Fairfield County., Little information was made public about the taxpayer costs of the planned $7.5 million … more
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Red Cross needs emergency blood

aROUND cayce, west cOlUmbia & spRiNgDale The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a blood drive at the West Columbia City Hall complex, 200 N. … more
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New church at ‘The Haven’

Church Buzz “In fact, sin was in the world before the law, but sin is not charged to a person’s account when there is no law.” Rom 5-13 HCSB Coffee and … more
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Donor tells why she gave $5,000

A local business leader says her $5,000 donation to Republicans is legal. So do state Republican Party officials. At issue is that part or all of the money went to a candidate who aims to … more
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COLLEGE SIGNINGS

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