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Ex-official John Hardee took $142,000

An ex-state official negotiated $1.57 million from agencies and nonprofits for public service billboards. The money went to a billboard industry trade group, although much of it was not used for … more
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GETTING A 2ND WIND

Think before you drink

Koon's Watch The first day of summer officially starts tomorrow and that means it’s time to gather with friends and family for cookouts and barbeques. For many, a big part … more

Law opens competition for electric customers

A new state law may lower your electric bills. On the last day of the legislative session, the House and Senate passed the Energy Freedom Act and sent it to Gov. Henry McMaster who signed it … more
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Never too late

What you are about to read is a true life rags to riches story. That’s the kind of story that inspires most of us. Joanne was working as a researcher for Amnesty International when she … more

Million Dollar Strategies

BEHIND THE MIKE Every now and then an opportunity presents itself in the book business. About a year ago, a longtime friend, Jerry Bellune, invited me to join in on an anthology … more

Middle school traffic nightmare?

Amid fears of commuter congestion, Lexington 1 is planning a new school. The new Lexington Middle School for 1,000 students will open August 2021 on 61.9 acres at Old Cherokee Road and Cherokee … more
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Food and fun

First Responder Breakfast: Mar. 9, 8 am-12 pm at First Baptist of Lexington, 415 Barr Rd, Lexington. Join Midlands Recovery Center and Celebrate Recovery as they show appreciation for first … more

Keep your pet’s heart and teeth healthy

The Pet Doctor 359-6611 February is National Dental Health month for our pets. Before I get into a discussion about dental health, I wanted to address a question I … more
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County leadership class raises $40K

Leadership Lexington County Class of 2018 contributed over $40,000 to the Scooter Scott Project last year. The Scooter Scott Project touches the lives of more than 1,000 families in Lexington County … more
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Sarcasm, typos and snarkiness

HOLY COW! HISTORY Mark Powell is on family leave. This column is reprinted from April, 2014. D o you know how generals, North and South, got … more
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Critic: Dominion deal bad for SC

SCANA will be in no danger of bankruptcy if Dominion Energy walks away. That’s what SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce CEO Frank Knapp has told state regulators about reducing excessive … more
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It’s a wonderful, busy time of year

Around ChApin & irmo It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so they say, but I say it’s the busiest time of the year!   The rush is on to shop, get presents, … more
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Haley savages UN on Cuba

Don’t expect Nikki Haley to leave the United Nations quietly. The former Lexington resident, SC governor and now UN ambassador took other countries to task for again failing to support human … more
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Your Good Health

The LMC Foundation Board has approved 32 Internal Grant requests submitted by hospital departments for FY 2019. Newly-funded projects include: • Leeza’s Care Connection – LCC would like to … more

Dominion will move you if you are in their way

our readers write Dominion Energy and SCANA request that the Public Service Commission approve a “Customer Benefit Plan” as a condition of the sale – or merger, as they call it. … more

It’s really the dog days of summer

Around ChApin & irmo We’re in the “dog days of summer” and it has been quite a doggie season. Mom and I went to the pound to get a puppy friend for her lonely Great … more
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Week Zero

SPORTS GROUCH This year’s high school football season is off to a fast start. I hope your favorite team is doing well. One of the peculiarities of high school football here … more

Springdale police get a nice surprise

Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett was surprised with a $2,000 donation from the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Dream Makers, and Something Borrowed Wedding and Party Rentals … more
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Brookland Beach Bash a hit in W. Columbia

It was a day at the beach – without the sand. The Brookland Beach Bash Saturday at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater was sponsored by Soda City and Palmetto Outdoor Center. … more
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Where are your gas taxes going?

State officials may be letting you down – again. When lawmakers passed the gas tax hike bill last year, they promised the money would repair roads and bridges. Critics said the law was … more
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Airport High students earn free college credits

20 Airport High students have earned 18 hours of college credit -- for free. The General College Studies Certificate program is a partnership launched last year through Airport and the Midlands … more

Some gave all: Memorial Day honors fallen soldiers

Early College Signing Day in Chronicle Country

Chapin High School signees. Standing from left: Gray Wells (baseball, Anderson) and Zavier Short (football, South Carolina). Seated from left: Matthew Lively (baseball, The Citadel), Emily Baker … more

Make a List to Give Thanks

Have you made your Thanksgiving lists? I keep two ongoing lists. One list is the normal holiday to-do list. The other is a list reminding me what to be thankful for during the season. I keep the … more
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