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New Options to Vaccinate Kids in West Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville, Swansea

More options for vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 are available this week in West Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville and Swansea. On Nov. 10, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced the … more
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Lanora Shealy Bartlette

Lanora Shealy Bartlette, 73, of Batesburg died Oct. 8, 2021. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

A pre-sterling silver server

M y large silver serving forks have the distinction of being made of coin silver in South Carolina. This uniquely American alloy disappeared after the specific blend of alloys known as ‘sterling’ … more
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The high cost of a clean climate

You’ve probably seen many articles about reaching net zero emissions by 2050. To do so will require a number of things to be accomplished quickly. Adele Peters recently wrote in Fast … more
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HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW 2021

A comprehensive look at 16 Chronicle Country schools as they prepare for the 2021 football season plus previews of Clemson and U of SC more

Thurmond D. “Big Buddy” Kneece Sr

Thurmond D. “Big Buddy” Kneece Sr., 68, of Batesburg died July 4, 2021. Milton Shealy Funeral Home was in charge. more

Are we facing summer blackouts?

Heard warnings about brown-outs or black-outs this summer? “This could give the general impression the whole country could experience outages,” said energy expert Jim Clarkson of Columbia. … more

Betty Lue Hiers

Betty Lue Hiers, 82, of Lexington, died May 20, 2021. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

New head coach looks to represent county well

For the 3rd straight year, the Lexington County Blowfish will have a different manager in the dugout. Fico Kondla, a former Coker College standout and Newberry College assistant, takes over a … more
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Edgar “Gene” Trayer

Edgar “Gene” Trayer passed in the early morning hours of February 16, 2021 at the age of 95. He was born on August 23, 1925 in Falls River, Nebraska to Edgar and Lela Trayer. Growing up in … more

Nancy Pelosi’s brave new world

Are we headed for a single party system with Democrats dominant like the Communist Party in China? House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seems headed that way. We have seen what dominant party … more

A gift suggestion

Do you know someone who is trying to find their way in life or looking for a new mission? Give them copy of Jerry Bellune’s inspiring book, “Your Life’s Great Purpose.” A personally … more

A rainbow on your table

These beautiful crystal cups and saucers were made in the 1840s by Baccarat. They are most unusual as they were made in rainbow hues of lavender, purple, blue , pink and green. They were made to … more
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Fall covid surge challenges

Experts predicted a fall covid-19 surge could overwhelm hospitals. But so far, local hospitals have been able to deal with more cases. “We continue to carefully monitor the covid … more
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Lexington 2 schools will return to 5 days

The Lexington School District 2 Board voted to return-to-school 5 days a week beginning Nov. 12. Hybrid students currently attend school 2 days a week. Hybrid students returning Nov. 12 … more
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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO AREA EVENTS

To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com. You may also … more

$300 a week for county’s jobless

State officials say they can pay $300 in weekly unemployment benefits to eligible workers. The money comes from $44 billion President Trump diverted from federal disaster relief in August. … more
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17 charged in Lexington drug ring

Law enforcement officers charged 17 individuals in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that operated out of Lexington. 15 of those charged are from Lexington County. … more
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A SENSE OF URGENCY

Batesburg-Leesville running back Marvin Gantt breaks into the open field during this past Saturday’s scrimmage with Abbeville at Lexington High School. The Panthers will open the season against … more

SC Rep. Joe

SC Rep. Joe Wilson tours Saluda Shoals’s Play Park. The inclusive playground is for people of all abilities, and all ages are welcome. Rep. Wilson met with Justin Hancock, Director of Recreation … more

DEATH NOTICES

Martha Ellen Amick, 89, of Gilbert died Aug. 8, 2020. Milton Shealy Funeral Home was in charge. Shell Cannon Carmon Jr., 85, of West Columbia died Aug. 8, 2020, Carolina Funeral Home was in … more

Get a business license – or else

Let this be a lesson to Lexington County business owners. South Carolina Department of Revenue agents arrested a Lexington grocery store owner and charged her with operating a business without a … more
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How Lexington once cooled it

Lexington County summers were just as hot years ago as now. During the era before refrigeration, many families in Lexington County had a structure called a summer dairy to keep milk and dairy … more
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Parents find it hard to return to work

As more of us struggle back to work, more of us need child care. But Lexington County child care providers are struggling, too. Even before covid-19, about 40% of SC was considered a … more

Something new for the market

H ow many of you have visited our market at the Icehouse Amphitheater? An addition in progress is a new Pavilion, according to Council woman Kathy Maness. It will house many events and on Saturdays … more
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