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Is history always past?

lexington yesterday My story went like this (July 2005): Anyone who visits London quickly learns how to get around. There are the big red double-decker buses, the tube, and … more

How safe are we in Lexington County?

Talking Points This may come as a surprise but we live in far from SC’s safest communities. That honor goes to the Isle of Palms in the low country and Tega Cay in the … more

Music/theater

Celebrate Love Concert: May 10, 7:30 pm at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 5503 Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Celebrate “Faith, Family, Fellow Man” with Lexington County Choral Society and … more

High-priced consultants cost taxpayers $729,000

State lawmakers and regulators have spent at least $729,000 on consultants to give them advice. That includes $379,203 since last July 1 paid by the House and Senate chambers to Virginia-based … more
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Amazon vs SC over $12.5M in taxes

JerryBellune@yahoo.com Amazon took on South Carolina in a high-stakes sales tax fight this week. $12.5 million in taxes and 2,000 jobs are at stake for the online retailer and its … more
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State must stop ratepayer abuse

our readers write Professor Kirk Wood asked us to publish this letter to his Lexington neighbor Attorney General Alan Wilson. After the PSC’s nearly complete capitulation to … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

The Old Slave Driver A clergyman walking down a country lane and sees a young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart after it had fallen off.”You look hot, my son,” said the … more
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Attorney General: SCE&G illegally raised rates

A controversial law let SC Electric & Gas illegally take $2 billion from ratepayers. That’s the opinion of SC Attorney General Alan Wilson of Lexington about the Base Load Review Act that … more
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Jesse had a very bad day

HOLY COW! HISTORY Mark Powell is on family leave. This column is reprinted from March 2016. A pril 3, 1882 was a bad day for Jesse James. … more
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Is your bladder healthy?

health wanted In previous columns, I’ve told you about my battle with interstitial cystitis. The health of your bladder and mine is relevant. How often have you … more
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Your Good Health

Were you born at Lexington Medical Center? Were your children born there? If so, the hospital wants to see your baby photos! Since opening in 1971, Lexington Medical Center has delivered more … more
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Progress report

the editor talks with you Next week is a special one for Lexington County Chronicle readers and those who bring it to you each week. 26 years ago, a new newspaper … more
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Prepare meals for Rise Against Hunger

Around rEd BAnK Red Bank United Methodist hosts a Rise Against Hunger event Sept. 22. It’s in the church fellowship hall. The colunteers will package up thousands of meals … more
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEXINGTON •The Lexington Wildcat Athletic Booster Club would like to invite all past Hall of Fame members to their annual Hall of Fame cookout. It will take place during the Sept. 7 … more

Make the grade with back-to-school lunches

Back-to-school time means it’s back to being busy before, during and after school. It’s time for parents and kids to create new routines. From early wake up calls to shuttling kids to school and … more
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State aids murder victims’ families

State lawmakers have increased how much murder victims’ families can receive for their funerals. The Department of Crime Victim Compensation can now pay up to $6,500 for funeral and burial … more

Local businesses support boat safety

It’s the time of year to hit the water for swimming, boating, paddling and hanging out at the lake and beach. To promote boating safety and save lives and heartache this year, local businesses … more

Dutch Fork student achieves perfect attendance

Dutch Fork High senior Michaiah Ross has been recognized for one of the rarest feats. She has attended every day of school for 12 years -- without a single absence. Ross is the only student in School … more

The new season begins for Lexington County Blowfish

The most anticipated, patriotic season in the four years the Blowfish have called Lexington County home is here. From a new manager, new players who call Chronicle Country home to the Coastal … more
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Win Tickets to See Alabama Play Columbia

The American Legion Pelion Post 101 is having a raffle with the drawing on Jan. 1. The raffle features two lower level tickets (valued at $160) for the Alabama 50th Anniversary tour at Columbia’s … more
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West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day to Return for First Time in Two Years

West Columbia is looking for big crowds in the streets this spring. After being cancelled due to COVID-19 for the last two years, West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is scheduled for April 23. … more
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What are your values and your mission?

Author and entrepreneur Jennifer Allwood says something amazing happens when you decide you want to be an entrepreneur. You get to call the shots. She’s maybe just 20% right. Your … more

Curtis Gerald Condra Jr.

Curtis Gerald Condra Jr. 83, of Irmo died July 21, 2021. Whitaker Funeral Home was in charg.e more

Why District 5 superintendent quit

What were the Distict 5 board’s differences with its superintendent? The details are slowly The details are slowly coming to light, according to the Charleston Post and Courier. Board … more
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Why does humor make things better?

You know the phrase, “Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone.” This is a quote from the 1883 poem “Solitude” by Ella Wheeler. The message in this is simple: … more
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