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Virus hits 55 schools

Students and staff at 55 Lexington County private and public schools have been infected with covid-19. That’s 4 fewer schools this week than last. State health officials continue to hide … more

Coming Attractions

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

Your power bill may rise $116 a year

Dominion Energy rate-payers need to know what a rate increase may cost. A state agency, the Office of Regulatory Staff, has a new website page showing how the request could affec your power … more

HS VOLLEYBALL AND TENNIS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

(ALL PHOTOS,UNLESS NOTED,BY THOMAS GRANT JR.) Lexington High School recognized its seniors prior to the Sept. 8 season-opener Anne Huntley Crouch and Carter Lane. Front row starting from left - … more

LOCAL HEROES LEND A HAND

Lexington County firefighters mobilized Monday in response to the Carolina Poly Plant Fire in Chester County. Firefighters worked alongside crews from other departments across the state during the … more

“We are not planning any aspects of the festival with the exception of the Justin Pepper 5K which is being re configured to meet the current pandemic.

Chapin Labor Day Parade lovers will have to wait until next year. “After many internal discussions, we have decided to cancel the parade,” said town spokesperson Nicholle Burroughs. … more

Are you frustrated? Take a nap

If you don’t feel a little frustrated with the hand life has dealt you … you might not be paying attention. When you arrive at total frustration, make sure the decisions you make are based … more

Blowfish awaiting answer on attendance appeal to Governor

Will Chronicle County fans have an opportunity to see the Lexington County Blowfish in person this season? Co-owners Bill and Vicki Shanahan were hopeful of reopening Lexington County Baseball … more

What new US loans can do for your biz

Congress hopes the new Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act and Paycheck Protection Program for smallbusiness loans will be an improvement. The bill enhances the PPP by increasing the time small … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Zimas Johnson of Gilbert signed with Erskine College to play football. He’s joined by his parents, principal Jacob Nelson (left) and coach Chad Leaphart (right). PHOTOS | COLE STILWELL. Joshua … more

Her ‘coming of age’ ritual can be seen in a sterling spoon

T his tiny, sterling silver spoon was made in the 1940s in America. It was fashioned to look just like one of the fashionable patterns of this time period. It also was intentionally made to be worn … more

Randall “Randy” D. Branham,

70, of Irmo died Feb. 5, 2020.Shives Funeral Home was in charge. more

2 local lawmakers favor term limits

At least 2 Lexington County lawmakers favor Statehouse term limits. Rep. Mac Toole of West Columbia favors term limits. Sen. Dick Harpootlian who represents Irmo favors limits if it does … more

You must see Christmas yard display

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY Holiday happenings abound in Lexington. Sheri Kimball and Sue Wharton report a must-see decorated home. It won the Lexington … more

2020 is truly ‘make or break’ for Muschamp

CHRONICLE SPORTS CORRESPONDENT South Carolina’s disappointing 2019 season came to a predictable end this past Saturday with a 38-3 home loss to archrival Clemson. As was … more

Rhett is no longer a Napoleonic schnauzer

a dog’s life After Mary Lou and I took home our miniature schnauzer puppy in the summer of 2008, we knew we had struck gold. He was energetic and grew into a fine … more

$50 rebates are on the way

AROUND TOWN The SCDOR is mailing $50 rebate checks to eligible South Carolina taxpayers this month. Earlier this year, South Carolina lawmakers determined $61 … more

Another ‘must-win’ game for USC

CHRONICLE SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The University of South Carolina’s 2019 football season has taken more turns than a NASCAR road course. After last week’s loss to … more

QUARTERBACK COUNTRY

The SC Sandlappers’ Dec. 20 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas roster will be revealed at 3 pm Sunday on Facebook Live. Annually selecting the top seniors from over 200 SC High School League schools in 5 … more

Veterans receive flags from Ruritan

Around pelion It has been a tradition of the Pelion Ruritan Club to present the flags that are taken down each year to a member of the club who is a veteran. The … more

news in brief

What’s happening in Lexington County? Irmo man shot, killed An Irmo man was killed in what appears to be a domestic violence incident. Irmo police found Brandon Keith … more

Sweet as a peach

Local school officials are facing a pay problem. State lawmakers promised public school teachers a pay raise this year. In Lexington 2 in the Cayce and West Columbia area those raises will … more

We need role models in education

our reADERS WRITE It’s my understanding that a Senate subcommittee has turned down forming a new group to help advise the legislature on education in H3759. This is the very thing we … more

Chocoholics will love this fudge

Cookin’ with THE CHRONICLE This is a recipe that does not use Vidalia onions from my hometown of Glennville, Ga. But it is tried-and-true. Just remember that you cannot … more

Are you a maverick?

Get your life off to a profitable start with our new “Maverick Entrepreneurs’ Million Dollar Strategies.” Inspire yourself or a friend with a personally-autographed copy for only $20. Call … more
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