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Boeing may move all 787 operations to SC

Aerospace giant Boeing may move all 787 Dreamliner liner production to South Carolina. That may be good news for Lexington County residents who work for Boeing or its suppliers. 787 … more
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Why aren’t your gas taxes being used to repair roads?

In the gas-tax-hike law’s 3 years, the state collected more than $1.3 billion. That’s enough to pay for almost all identified crumbling roads and bridges statewide. Yet state roads … more
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Protect yourself from WastedLocker

Tech giant Garmin was targeted with a ransomware attack last month. Ransomware is a malware infection. Once your computer is infected your computer gets locked down. Cyber criminals demand a … more
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Family movie fun tomorrow night

Miss going to the movies? Nostalgic for the old drivein movie experience? Lexington Church of God is hosting a parking lot Drive-in Movie Night at 8:30 pm Friday at their Nazareth Road location. … more
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Let’s talk about race

A few weeks ago my pastor, Dr. Mike Turner held a Facebook Live interview with Stephen Splawn, Evangelism Strategist with the SC Baptist Convention. My pastor is White, Stephen is Black. … more
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Never take to the road without your own TP

I was on my way to Greenville when I stopped at the 1st gas station to fill up and empty out. The thought occurred to me that I should not have consumed a full cup of coffee and a strawberry … more
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County copes with covid-19

Be glad you live here. Lexington County has only 6 new covid-19 cases – 4 of them at Extended Care – compared with 40 next door in Richland County. State health officials reported 2 … more
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More housing coming to West Columbia

A new housing community is coming to West Columbia’s River District. Developer Spring Street Partners announces the start of construction on St. Ann’s Alley, an in-town community of 34 … more
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Senators debate school reforms

With growing criticism of SC education, lawmakers are talking about reforms. According to Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey who represents western Lexington County, Senate bill 419 will: … more

What happens when communities lose newspapers?

Some experts will tell you newspapers are doomed. They may be premature. Lexington County may be an exception to such gloom. Our county lost The Chap-in Times last year but is still … more
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Avoid those holiday pounds

During the holiday season, there seem to be high calorie foods everywhere. Co-workers, family and friends offer sweets as gifts. Dinners include rich recipes passed down through generations. … more
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Mission Lexington, Walmart Pack the Pantry

Mission Lexington is collaborating with Walmart of Lexington to collect food and toys for families in need. This event will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 am-5 pm at Walmart at 5556 Sunset Blvd, … more

Brave new world of socialism

our readers write The Democratic Socialism that some presidential candidates propose will lock up opponents and use tax law to steal from us. Democratic Socialists use power to steal … more

Community behind injured officer

Hwy 55 restaurant franchise owner Jay Webb presents a check to Deputy Roy Hall’s wife Brittany and their children. Last Monday, Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Lexington became the latest … more

Publix raises $608,000

AROUND TOWN Publix Super Markets has been given the United Way of the Midlands Community Champion Award for Best Overall Performance. This award is given to … more
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Time races on during summer

Around ChApin & irmo Idon’t know about you, but time seems to have taken a fast quantum leap in “fast forward” mode. If you blinked, you find yourself in the middle … more
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Airport, B-C students go to State

Several Lexington 2 high school students have been selected for the prestigious Palmetto Boys and Girls State programs this summer. The weeklong programs, sponsored by the American Legion and … more
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Ex-Lexington County standouts show promise in Spring Game

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SPORTS The Garnet team rallied with two 4th quarter touchdowns to pull out a 28-16 win over Black at the annual Spring Game Saturday at … more
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Teacher recruitment fair Mar. 29

The South Carolina Teacher Expo aims to fill teaching vacancies across the state. The one-day teacher job fair is sponsored by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement. It … more

Outdoor Fun

Disc golf: Play disc golf any time at courses located at Crooked Creek Park and Seven Oaks Park. It’s free to play, just bring your own disks. Foot Pursuit 5k: May 18, 8 am at City Hall. … more

DEATH NOTICES

Mina W. Boykin, 88, of West Columbia has died. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. Ricky Arnold Cope, 74, of West Columbia died Jan. 10, 2019. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. … more

Occupations, revolution and war in Cebu

The Chronicle’s Mark Bellune traveled to Cebu, Philippines, recently to see a friend from Lexington. He learned much of the history and culture of the nation of islands in the Pacific — living … more

Reasons for thanks

the editor talks with you Most of us have a lot to be thankful for this year. We live in the greatest, freest, most exciting country in the world. Few of us suffer … more
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Chronicle teams in running for region titles

CLOSING TIME To quote Yogi Berra, it’s getting late early. For several Chronicle Country teams, it’s “make or break” time to earn post-season berths or even … more
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Parents sue Babcock in son’s death

Matthew Davis Cullen’s parents hoped the Babcock Center would care for their 25-year-old autistic son. Last year Cullen was found dead of a heroin overdose inside a supervised West Columbia … more
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