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Soccer coaches select All-State, All-Star players

As the high school soccer season comes to a close this week, the top players received All-State honors on Sunday. The SC High School Soccer Coaches Association selected 19 Lexington County … more
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Former SCANA CEO due back in court

Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh was to face state and federal charges of fraud this week. Specifically he is charged by the state with obtaining $10,000 or more in propert by false pretenses. … more
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Recording a Dutch Fork life

The Lexington County Museum is fortunate to have a rare artifact owned by the Summer (Summers) family. This artifact, known as a fraktur, is an illuminated manuscript recording the birth, … more
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What a covid patient did to survive

If you test positive for covid, what should you do? If your symptoms seem severe, health care experts advise, see your doctor or go to a hospital. If symptoms seem mild or you feel all … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

A little more New Year’s humor, Don’t blame me. Blame my writers. Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up for the new year. Middle age is when you’re forced to. My grandparents had … more
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THE TOWN OF Batesburg-Leesville

The Chronicle’s Cindy Johnson highlights some of her favorite businesses in Batesburg-Leesville. I have been to Batesburg-Leesville many times, and it is always a treat. I look forward to … more

New poetry book from local publisher

Chapin-based publishing company Muddy Ford Press has released a Columbia poet’s1st book. The book, An Eclipse and a Butcher by Ann-Chadwell Humphries, was edited by Columbia poet laureate Ed … more

Who reads the Chronicle

Retired Lexington teacher and author Linda Maguire’s son was visiting recently and read the Lexington County Chronicle. “I wish we had a newspaper in Atlanta like this,” he said. That … more

How to get high email open rates

Have you heard marketers or bloggers brag about the high number of addresses on their email lists? I heard a blogger claim more than 5 million. It makes me wonder how many actually open his … more
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New business owner sues Lexington

A new Columbia Avenue car wash owner feels frustrated because town official keep changing rules. That’s why owner Randy Frase is suing the Town of Lexington, his attorney Jake Moore said. … more
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Football in 1918

Can you imagine what it might have been like to play football in 1918? World War I was raging in Europe and the Spanish flu was raging here at home. This was a tragedy in our family. My … more

Praying on-site with insight

A preacher friend and I drove to Washington DC this month to pray. Why did we do that? Couldn’t we have just prayed here? After all, God is everywhere, right? That is true, but … more
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Black Daggers jump at Lexington Medical Cente

You’ve heard of checking into the hospital. Have you ever imagined jumping in? That’s what the US Army Black Daggers Special Opeations Command Parachut Demonstration Team did last … more

The State’s new owners promise no layoffs

The State newspaper’s new owner will keep all employees. Editor & Publisher trade magaine reported that Chatham Asset Management will keep most senior leaders and honor existing union … more

Food pickup hours changed

Forts Pond Elementary School is a designated grab-and-go site for summer food service. The hours have changed to 8:30 - 11 am Wednesdays to protect everyone from the heat and better manage traffic. … more
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Seat belts save lives

Did you know that in South Carolina every occupant of a vehicle must wear a seat belt? It’s true. Not wearing a seat belt is a primary offense. That means a law enforcement officer … more
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Last-minute hijinkx in county council race

Did dirty politics enter the campaign for a vacant Lexington County Council seat? Charli Wessinger, a Republican candidate in the District 6 race in Chapin, suspects so. A recent mailer was … more

Death doula helps those dealing with loss

Who do you call when things get tough? As we mature, our circle of close friends and family dwindles. People we care for move or pass away. Losing our support system leaves many of us … more
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Tigers have 3rd ranked national signing class

COLLEGE FOOTBALL National signing day was without the drama and excitement of years past, as the Clemson Tigers’ 2020 recruiting class of 24 signees was finished in … more
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I ate my peas and collards this year!

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY Did you eat your peas and collards on New Year’s Day? The old saying is that they will bring you good health and prosperity in the new year. … more
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Will teachers get $3,000 raise?

South Carolina teachers may get a belated Christmas present in 2020. Gov. Henry McMaster has proposed at $3,000 pay raise for 52,733 public school teachers. The $211 million budget item … more
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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Holiday Bazaar

The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held its annual holiday charity event before Thanksgiving. Around 50 vendors arrived at the Tri-City Leisure Center Nov. 23. They had handmade items, … more
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Swansea High School College Week

Students at Swansea High School participated in College Week October 21-25, 2019. Seniors completed applications for Midlands Technical College (MTC). Approximately 100 Seniors completed applications … more

E-cig maker cuts 650 jobs to save $1B

Vaping in Question E-cigarette maker Juul’s latest move is not encouraging for Lexington County. Juul announced it will cut about 650 jobs – 16% of its workers – … more
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THE WORLD OUTDOORS:Pay a visit to Croft State Park

Do you ever just get that itch that its time to get out and do something? Well, that’s how I felt after a long week of school two weekends ago. I wanted to go up into the mountain, but I … more
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