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We welcome your letters

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

2 jumbo peeled sweet potatoes in 1” pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt, pepper 15-ounce can drained, rinsed black beans 3 sliced green onions 1 red bell pepper diced … more

Victims, no one will save you

Are you part of the problem or the solution? Do you accept responsibility for your own actions? Or is it better to play victim? No matter how you see yourself, you can only be responsible for … more

Officers who shot murder suspect will not face charges

Law enforcement involved in shooting a murder suspect in Harbison last month will not face charges. 2 Lexington County deputies and an SC Law Enforcement officer shot the suspect after he … more

$75 million for lawyers at issue again

A 2nd lawsuit has challenged a $75 million payment to 2 area law firms. Former SC Common Cause head John Crangle and the SC Public Interest Foundation are suing to stop Attorney General Alan … more

How do you deal with masks?

Some interesting questions have arisen since the prevalence of wearing masks. Are there negative psychological effects from hiding our mouths in social interactions? Do we smile less when … more

Governor seeks guidelines for nursing home visitations

You may soon be able to visit loved ones living in assisted living facilities. Gov. Henry McMaster Friday requested that the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DH-EC) issue … more

NEWS IN BRIEF

Lexington deputies and suspect injured in shootout 2 Lexington County deputies and 1 suspect were injured in a shooting at the Woodland Village Apartments around 5 pm Sunday. The apartments are … more

Distorted covid-19 death numbers misled public

State health officials have admitted they didn’t disclose important facts about covid-19 deaths. “When we report confirmed and probable deaths every day, it includes deaths that occurred … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

My friend John Parrish sent these knee-slappers from church bulletins and announcements to make your day and mine. Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM . Please use the back … more

Do business locally

D o you own, manage or work for a small business? Does anyone in our family work for one? If so, you will understand what I am about to say: Small business people should do business with small … more

East Point celebrates Chinese New Year

Lions, dragons, dancing, and music streamed through the hallways of East Point Academy. They were celebrating the Chinese New Year. East Point is a Chinese immersion school in West … more

A huge crowd showed

up at The Vista Room in Columbia to support children in Foster Care and Group Homes Across SC. Money raised goes to send children to summer camps, play sports, take dance lessons and help with school … more

UofSC Student Ambassadors visit Sandhills Middle School

Mrs. Jhoanna Ruiz Garcia teaches Spanish at Sandhills Middle School. She recently invited University of South Carolina student ambassadors from Bangladesh, China, and Taiwan to share information … more

Will Nikki Haley run for President next year?

A Democrat thinks former Lexington resident Nikki Haley may run as a Republican for President in 2020. The former governor and President Trump’s UN ambassador has said she is keeping the … more

Remember when...

Claude Lindler remembers when there was a tunnel under what is now Hwy #378 where the golf course and “old barn” still stand. Email your “Remember When” to rose.lexchron@gmail.com more

Airport brass dump their suite arena deal

Columbia Metropolitan Airport commissioners may be feeling pressure to lower their spending. After Sen. Dick Harpootlian raised questions about the airport commission’s suite at Colonial Life … more

Lexington natives lead cybersecurity team

Members of ECPI’s Cybersecurity Team have earned a spot in the national finals of the Wicked6 Cyber Games. The competition will take place in Las Vegas August 8 at the HyperX Esports Arena Las … more

Taxation without representation?

Business community leaders say local regulations and taxes make it difficult to operate profitably here. Lexington natives Otis Rawl and Ted Pitts are leading a drive to reform business license … more

Save the dates

Wine on the River Wine on the River is Saturday, Aug. 24 at West Columbia River-walk from 7-10 pm. Please join Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women of Hope for Wine on the … more

May going out with a bang

AROUND CHAPIN & IRMO The end of May is busy! Students cramming for exams, graduations, and Memorial Day activities are all memorable events scheduled for the last few weeks in … more

MCEC faces 12% rate hike

Santee Cooper plans to raise rates 12% while paying $511,000 in bonuses. This and other costs may raise power rates for Mid-Carolina Electric members in Lexington County. How much per … more

You will do what you want

Senior Living Ihave used this phrase for years. It has been true in my own life. It’s probably true for you as well. In the final analysis, we choose the books we … more

What makes a keyboard stop working?

We talk a lot about scams, viruses, and security risks. This week and next we will talk about what to do when your keyboard or mouse stop working. This topic is thanks to a reader I ran into at the … more

Lexington PD awards Employee of the Year

Patrolman First Class Jen Klinsic was chosen by her peers as the recipient of the Art Rish - Employee of the Year award for 2018. PFC. Klinsic has been with the Lexington Police Department 6 … more
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