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What do you like?

Do you love a book you would want others to read and enjoy as you have? Join us in the Book Club by sending Jerry Bellune your own recommended books for other readers. Send him a note at … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

More Blonde Jokes How did the blonde break her leg raking leaves? She fell out of the tree. How do you confuse a blonde? Put her in a circle and tell her to go to the corner. … more
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Gilbert’s Cook, B-C’s Charpia are Chronicle Co-Athletes of the Week

The inaugural weekly Lexington Chronicle Athletes of the Week award was shared by two football players. Gilbert running back DeAndre Cook and Brookland-Cayce’s Reed Charpia tied for the most … more
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Teenager dies in overpass leap

Two people in Lexington County tried it – and survived. The latest in Columbia did not. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name last week of a teen-aged girl who died July 2, … more
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DEATH NOTICES

Allen Frederick Batzinger, 84, of Cartersville. Ga., formerly of Irmo, died June 12, 2018. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home was in charge. Helen Elizabeth Gates Compton, 93, of Cayce died June … more

Sea turtle moms ready for delivery

Imagine this. You’re walking down the beach and you spot a sea turtle or her tracks. You never saw anything like this at Sandy Beach or elsewhere on Lake Murray. Her tracks lead to a … more
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‘Mr. Blowfish’ Jared Williams to take expanded role with franchise

JUSTIN HALL For the past four seasons, Gilbert High graduate Jared Williams has been a mainstay and featured hometown player on the Lexington County Blowfish roster. … more

After Weeks of Planning and Preparation, the Anticipated Time has Arrived

Young children’s eyes are bright as they expect the arrival of Santa and his bag of many toys. And yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. As the most widely read editorial in the New York Sun … more
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Cayce Commissioner Resigns After Accusation He Said Columbia Doesn’t Need ‘Colored’ Mayor

A member of the Cayce Historical Museum Commission is accused of stating “Columbia did not need another colored person as mayor” to a City of Cayce employee. He has resigned from the position, … more
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Another 1st for our state

A West Columbia attorney has made military history. Swansea native Stanley Myers Sr., managing partner at the Moore Bradley Myers law firm, has become the 1st African-American Military Judge for … more

Ollie Florence Williams Corbett

Ollie Florence Williams Corbett, 85, of West Columbia died July 24, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Court rules against property tax law

This may be good news for real estate investors. It isn’t for home owners with unpaid property taxes. The SC Supreme Court ruled lawmakers acted unconstitutionally in tax foreclosure … more
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Death by electric chair challenged

The choice is difficult. Do you choose to die in the electric chair or by firing squad? A judge may block the executions of Brad Sigmon an Freddie Owens by either. Circuit Court Judge … more
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No tax increase in Lexington 1

Lexington 1’s board approved a 2nd reading budget that calls for no tax increase. A 3rd and final reading is still needed. On Tuesday, May 18, the operating budget calls for: • … more
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Beverly G. Hall Sr.

Beverly G. Hall Sr., of Chapin, died May 2, 2021. more

The fake amnesty

It wouldn’t be quite so bad but for the historical lessons of the Reagan Amnesty where a few were eligible yet 2 million gained status via fraudulent documents. History will repeat. Those … more

The difference of a nickel

My first official job was a paper route for the Journal Herald in Dayton, Ohio in 1967. I was 11 years old. (Here I am 53 years later writing for a newspaper!) But my first job as an … more
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Could you be anemic?

Anemia occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness and fast heartbeat. It’s possible to have … more
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Future power from offshore wind farms

Can we expect wind farms off the SC coast? Probably some time soon. Dominion Energy plans a $7.8 billion wind farm 27 miles off the Virginia coast. That’s far less expensive than the … more
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How much drug makers raised prices

Hang onto your wallet. Drug prices are going up this year despite covid-19 but partly due to inflation. The bad news is that about 70 companies raised prices, according to a Rx Savings … more
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Let’s celebrate the reason for the season

When we learned of a Christmas tradition my neighbor has with her family, we adopted it. To make sure our daughter would put emphasis on Jesus’ birth rather than gifts, we talk about the … more
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Covid recovery rate reaches 91.1%

SC health officials see an encouraging recovery trend. Of 111,294 SC covid-19 victims, 91.1% of them have recovered. As of Sunday, SC had a reported 195,507 cases. The recovery rate … more
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South Congaree rodeo thrills crowd

The South Congaree Championship Rodeo kicked off Friday to a crowd of enthusiastic rodeo fans. After a long delay due to the pandemic, people in the stands seemed ready to enjoy the excitement … more
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN VS. JEFFERSON DAVID ACADEMY (All Photos by Thomas Grant Jr. | Chronicle) Northside Christian running back Brayden Ross with the 9-yard touchdown run. Northside … more

Peregrinations

D o you have any idea what peregrinations are or what the word means? I didn’t either until it was our Toastmasters club’s word of the day. We had to use it in a speech or an evaluation. … more
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