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Coming Attractions

Our new Church Buzz section allows churches and non-profits to promote their upcoming concerts, revivals, fundraisers, spaghetti suppers and more. Contact me at 803-348-0243 or at … more

CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

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Haunted . house

the editor talks with you What is there about haunted houses that fascinates us? What is there about ghosts and goblins that attract us, even if the chills give us the … more

More about the cry baby generation

Saluda Broad I read Saluda Broad’s article “Hey, is this the Cry Baby Generation?” and I do not believe that the older generations are mean and insensitive. But this generation … more

High school athletics off to a good start

Around pelion Pelion varsity football plays Calhoun County August 30 at 7:30 pm. Cross Country will meet at Saluda Shoals August 31 at 8:30 am for a CIU Invitational. There … more

Lawmakers: Regulators may have broken new law

State regulators appear to be at it again. The Public Service Commission approved the sale of SC Electric & Gas, costing an undisclosed number of local workers their jobs and losses in their … more

County may follow neighbors with bag ban

As Lexington County Council considers a plastic bag ban, Richland County voted on theirs. The single-use bag prohibition passed on the first vote and needs 2 others to become official. If … more

Businesses face tax hikes in 2 districts

Property owners in 2 Lexington County school districts face tax increases. Gaston and Swansea commercial and rental property owners – not primary home owners – will pay 4.22 mills more to … more

Chapin High Student Government best in America

Varsity Brands has named Chapin High School’s student government America’s Best Student Government. They made the announcement during the 2019 Varsity Brands Awards show Saturday, May 11 at … more

WORK IN PROGRESS

Over the past 3 seasons, slow starts have plagued the Lexington County Blowfish. Each time in 2017 and 2018, the Blowfish ended up with losing records. The goal was to avoid a repeat of such a … more

County EMS helps Washington change its mind

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery. The federal government sent Lexington County Emergency Management Services a huge compliment this year. 5 years ago, Lexington EMS … more

SCANA brass knew of nuclear trouble in 2014

Westinghouse warned SCANA executives their $9 billion nuclear project had major problems. But SCANA kept the critical 2014 Estimate At Completion report a secret from regulators at the Public … more

Are high home prices driving down sales?

Competitive home buying was reported down 53% compared to last year. Redfin real estate reporting noted that only 1 in 8 written offers faced competition from other prospective home buyers in … more

B-L Middle School students recognized as Junior Scholars

Congratulations to Isabella Parkman, Cameron Price, and Ella Sawyer from B-L Middle School on being recognized as South Carolina Junior Scholars. These students were honored at the Lexington County … more

DEATH NOTICES

Miriam “Mickey” Addy, 85, of Lexington died Feb. 14, 2019. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. Robert “Bob” Eugene Burgess, 78, of Chapin, died Feb. 5, 2019. Billy … more

Forget resolutions – set intentions

LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE Iused to set New Year’s resolutions. Lose weight. Save money. Eat right. Stay organized. The list goes on. We all know by the end … more

Golf technology works

GOLF Brad Frick and Jared Beard are ushering in a brand new form of golf training that is making golf easier. It’s a training Initiative called Impact … more

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

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Author Events Authors for Literacy: Dec. 1, 11 am-2 pm. Looking for something unique for someone who has everything? How about a personally autographed book from our Authors for … more

A hidden beach world

Down South Down South Ijust returned from eight days at what some call the North Coast. That would be the stretch of coastline along Highway 17 that runs from … more

From ‘Overcoming Adolescence’

Here is the opening of ‘Overcoming Adolescence’ by Marion D. Aldridge When I was a kid, my mother would send me for a loaf of bread or milk to the country store not far from our house. … more

Ex-Lady Wildcat faces Gamecocks before record crowd

COLLEGE SPORTS For the second time in four days, a former member of Lexington’s “Big Three” visited Stone Stadium. Like childhood friends Mary Katherine Waters and … more

Lexington 2 opens new $30M school

The new Riverbank Elementary School year is here. Teachers officially reported to school Monday. Students begin classes next Monday. It’s a landmark year in West Columbia with the … more

Let’s enjoy the fruits of our county

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY It’s summertime and fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful! With agriculture being so prominent in our county, farmlands are working … more

Lexington wins tree award

Lexington has been nationally recognized with a Tree City Award. Lexington is now among the ranks of over 3,400 communities that have dedicated themselves to become Tree Cities. Mayor Steve … more
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