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Library story times online

Do you, your children or grandchildren love good stories? The Pelion Library makes virtual story times and informational talks available on Facebook and YouTube. The library encourages the … more

DEATH NOTICES

Carlton “Buster” Lee Bennett, of Lexington has died. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. Thomas M. “Tom” Biga, 65, of Leesville died June 19, 2020. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in … more

For a more just and civil America

W e have been thinking for several days what we might say on this page about the new crisis tearing our country apart. Like you, we have read, listened to and watched pundits, politicians, … more

Chronicle to continue all editions

In hard times, some newspapers are suspending print editions. The Lexington County Chronicle will continue its print editions. Your print copies will arrive in your mailbox weekly. … more

County wrestlers to compete at state finals

The S.C. High School League wrestling individual finals will take place Friday and Saturday at the Anderson Civic Center. Here are the list of qualifiers for the event following the Lower State this … more

How much should you spend for Valentine’s Day?

Talking Points Last minute Valentine’s Day shoppers may want to pump the brakes. New WalletHub data shows not everyone wants their sweetheart to spend a lot on gifts. … more

South Carolina schools ranked 49th in US

Our state needs to get serious about education. 2 separate studies ranked South Carolina at the bottom for our schools. Financial news website 247wallst.com found SC has the 10th-worst … more

The State’s owners freeze executive pensions

The owner of 30 newspapers including The State will stop paying supplemental executive pensions. McClatchy Chief Financial Officer Elaine Lintecum said a few former executives’ non-qualified … more

Public Safety’s No Shave November Fundraiser

On November 26, the Foundation received a generous donation of $503 for the Cancer Care Fund from Lexington Medical Center Public Safety department as part of their No Shave November fundraiser. … more

Life at Ground Zero

Senior Living Ground Zero is the technical name for the land directly beneath a nuclear bomb’s detonation. That is the area that is most devastated. We associate … more

SCDOT meeting Oct. 1

SC Department of Transportation wants your input on a safety improvement project in West Columbia. The DOT will hold a public information meeting Oct. 1 from 5-7 pm at the Lexington 2 Community … more

Killer’s trial cost almost $600K

Taxpayers will be charged at least $591,038 for a convicted child killer’s trial. His legal appeals’ cost at this point is unknown. Tim Jones Jr. awaits execution on Death Row for … more

Lexington road closures for 2 weeks

A busy Lexington road will have lane closures for 2 weeks, officials announced Monday, July 8. The Town of Lexington says there will be lane closures on North Lake Drive because Dominion Energy … more

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

Will tax credit offset your gas costs?

More than 120,000 taxpayers have received $1.8 million in state gas tax credits. Recent SC Department of Revenue data shows the credits are far less than the $40 million cap lawmakers set for … more

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events AIRPORT HS HALL OF FAME: Apr. 30, 6 pm, at the school. Inductees will be recognized. Dinner and silent auction. Tickets $50 person, $90 per couple. Corporate tables available. … more

RECOGNITION

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

Music/theater

Celebrate Life and Mardi Gras Concert: Mar. 1, 7:30 pm at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 5503 Sunset Blvd, Lexington. Hear the Lexington County Choral Society and special guests the Dick … more

Redd Reynolds

LEXINGTON - Clarence T. “Redd” Reynolds, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2019. The son of the late Henry and Lottie Reynolds, Redd was born Jan. 17, 1927, and grew … 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

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

OLD GRUMP _

Some of my friends’ relatives are well cared for by the Babcock Center. They receive little recognition for good care of disabled adults. But when abuse, neglect and even death is involved, it’s … more

DEATH NOTICES

Harriet Wallace Brown, 65, of West Columbia died Sept. 4, 2018. Brett Bumgarner, 66, of Lexington died Sept. 3, 2018. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. Jeffery E. Coleman, … more
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