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West Columbia baby needs your help

West Columbia Police Sgt. Trip Holland and his family are asking for your help. His baby needs an operation. Noah and his twin brother were born at 32 weeks on Nov. 18. After their arrival, … more

Build a Bear

In December, the Foundation accepted 41 donated Build-A-Bears from Shotokan Karate Centers. These bears were provided for families and children who visited the Lexington Medical Center Emergency … more

Protect your cards from skimming

Have you heard of payment card skimming? This type theft involves thieves stealing your credit or debit card information. Thieves mount a special device on a card reader. When you make a … more

Who will get shots & when

The Department of Health and Environmental Control released this vaccination schedule to the Chronicle this week. The schedule shows who will be in which phase, but when is subject to unexpected … more

A mother’s dirty little Christmas story

In 1984, our family acquired a newspaper, The Dispatch-News – and a charity, Adopt a Family. We did not realize what a responsibility this was. Dwight Amick graciously loaned us, rent … more

New faces on sidelines for Lake Murray Tipoff

Basketball season in Lexington has traditionally begun with the annual Lake Murray Tip-Off tournament. Even in the uncertain year that 2020 has been for local high school sports, this year’s … more

LEXINGTON THANKS OUR VETS

Shirley Matlock (left) and Anayta Cribb waved to Veterans in the parade Sunday. See more Veteran’s Day Parade photos on pages B7 and 8. VAL AUGUSTINE | CHRONICLE more

Where to report voter fraud, intimidation

Federal agents will handle local voting complaints in the Nov. 3 election. US Attorney Peter McCoy has appointed assistant US Attorneys John Potterfield and Robert Sneed to work with the Federal … more

DEATH NOTICES

Robert Samuel Addington, 60, of Lexington died Sept. 25, 2020. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. Wayne M.Bailey, 77, of Irmo died Sept. 15, 2020. Joann Gunter Broome, 85, of … more

Lexington veteran turns tragedy into inspiration

If you believe in divine intervention, this story will confirm your belief. Lexington native Jennifer Miller never considered a career in counseling. That was until she went to Iraq. … more

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Buffalo Bills placekicker Tyler Bass PHOTO | KEVIN KEARNS, BUFFALO BILLS South Florida wide receiver Omarion Dollison PHOTO | SOUTH FLORIDA ATHLETICS more

Little David becomes a Goliath

Jim Eidson faced a crisis. His small Saluda sporting goods store had been doing well. It was 1984, and Eidson’s Sports sold athletic gear and sporting goods to the public and local … more

More parents choose private, home schooling

Covid-19 has forever changed the concept of school choice. Uncertainty surrounds the 2020-2021 Lexington County school year. New state and CDC guidelines have caused parents to find … 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

It’s a Dog’s Life

Please don’t get me wrong. I love Mrs. Scoop’s mother. She makes the best dog food in town. And please don’t tell her I’m sharing these mother-in-law jokes sent by a reader. I … more

KINETIC DERBY REGISTRATION OPEN

Registration is now open for West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day on Saturday, September 26. Kinetic sculptures are human-powered 3D representations bringing imagination to life using pedal … more

Free covid-19 tests in West Columbia June 16

Lexington Medical Center and the Department of Health and Environmental Control are providing them at Brookland Baptist Church Lexington Medical Center and state health officials are providing … more

DISTRICT 2, GRAY COLLEGIATE SENIOR SPRING STUDENT-ATHLETES

AIRPORT Rustin Boulware, Baileigh Cheeks, Kayann Alice Glass & Samantha Turner (girls soccer); Elijah Holmes, Daniel Posas, Yaquir Rhodes & Jose Velasquez (boys soccer); Davionna Green, … more

Kidney fundraiser was a success

T hank you, Irmo, for your support for a successful fundraiser for the National Kidney Foundation. The Irmo Chili Cookoff raised $2,250 that was presented to the Kidney Foundation’s executive … more

Celebrate that 4-letter word

health wanted The day is here to celebrate love. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, or Galentine’s Day for some. If you aren’t in a relationship, you can enjoy it with … more

Soft drink was made in West Columbia

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA Have you ever had a Sheri Cola? It was produced in West Columbia. Production of Sheri Cola began in 1939, according to the US … more

Lawmakers face $1 billion problem

It’s hard to believe that $1 billion in your tax money could cause a problem. But state lawmakers must decide how to spend an expected $1 billion surplus or return money to taxpayers. … more

Dominion under investigation

nuke fiasco aftermath State regulators are probing Dominion Energy sales of its ratepayers’ data. Dominion says it has stopped selling ratepayers’ names and contact … more

$5,000 to fund financial aid program

The Midlands Technical College Foundation received a $5,000 gift from Synovus that will support the Foundation’s Bridging the Gap Fund. The fund provides financial assistance to students who … more

Dominion to help build Cayce home

Dominion Energy South Carolina is partnering with Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Cayce. Dominion volunteers will work morning and afternoon shifts through Dec. 19 … more
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