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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

John Douglas Williams

LEXINGTON – A memorial service for John Douglas Williams, 85, was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Cayce. The family received friends following the … more

SCE&G aimed to raise rates 34%

Smile and say ‘Explore!’ A year after the South Carolina hiked the gas tax, drivers see little result for their money. SC Department of Transportation and … more

Amazon gives back to SC libraries

Amazon associates surprised the South Carolina State Library Foundation with more than 3,000 new books last Thursday. The donation will significantly increase the foundation’s inventory to … more

DEATH NOTICES

Suzanne C. Abbruzzi, 71, of Irmo died July 20, 2018. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. Rose Josephine Moseley Barrett, 88, of West Columbia died July 17, 2017. Temples-Halloran Funeral … more

Local teams open playoffs

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Chapin/Newberry Post 193 and Lexington Post 7 find themselves in 0-1 holes in their respective Best-of-Five American Legion first-round series. Both … more

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WHITE KNOLL The baseball program will hold its annual Youth Camp June 25-28. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon with sign in beginning at 8:20 a.m. For more information on how to … more

A Biblical principle for all business people

The Chronicle’s Business blog In the Sermon on the Mount, we are told, “If any man requires you to go with him one mile, go with him twain.” Going the extra mile merely means … more

Lake Murray celebration June 30

Lake Murray’s 30th annual Independence Day celebration will be Saturday, June 30. It will begin with the annual boat parade at noon and end with a spectacular fireworks show at dark. Boat … more

Preseason Tournaments Kick Off High School Basketball

The 2021-22 high school basketball season kicks off next week with two Chronicle Country preseason tournaments. Both the Lake Murray Tip Off Classic and Tip Off at the Dam take place starting … more

The Forgotten President

I t will happen billions of times today. From Belgium to Botswana and Bolivia to Belize, people around the globe will all say the same word. It’s American, one you learned as a toddler, and has … more

Memories in a blue pitcher

I n talking with a close friend last week, I was reminded of how memories are often held in our possessions. Perhaps you remember a special piece in your family that makes you instantly think of a … more

The Great Western States Adventure

The Adventures of Chuck and Cole” is the headline I use for Facebook posts about hiking, camping, biking and exploring with my grandson, Cole Stilwell. Cole writes an outdoors column for the … more

Paul Lareau

Paul Lareau, 82, of Chapin died May 29, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

More work ahead at Oaklawn

The clean-up project at Oaklawn was a big success. 18 people, 3 trucks and trailers, lots of rakes, tarps, clippers, pole saw, chain saw, etc. helped clean up a stretch along the fence, rake leaves … more

Do you need to wear a mask?

Gov. Henry McMaster’s new mask order apparently doesn’t please everyone. At least not Democratic Party leaders. Republicans have said nothing publicly yet. The governor’s executive … more

SCFCA recognizes 3 players, coach Tom Knotts

The annual banquet for the SC Football Coaches Association recognizes 26 players and 10 head coaches for each season. While covid-19 cancelled this year’s gathering, the association still … more

White Knoll hires Nick Pelham as new head football coach/AD

By no coincidence, Dutch Fork’s “Drive 4 5” state championships began with the arrival of Nick Pelham as defensive coordinator. Along with the run of Class 5A titles, the Silver Foxes’ … more

West Columbia extends mask law

The City of West Columbia has extended its mask law another 60 days. City council approved the extension at a special meeting Dec. 30. It also extended the Emergency Ordinance to Suspend the … more

Strong link exists between USC baseball, Blowfish

From the beginning of the then-Columbia Blowfish in the summer of 2006, the South Carolina Gamecocks have had at least 2 members of their team suit up in the navy and white for all 15 seasons. … more

Give a helping hand

A Lexington County family is asking for help for their daughter. Danny and Mundina O’Driscoll’s daughter Colleen has Lyme disease. Her family pays over $300 each week for her treatments … more

Olin Bar Havird

Lexington – Olin Bar Harvird, 84, services were held November 2, 2020, at Red Bank Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Red Bank Baptist Church … more

New Lexington farmers market to open soon

The new $1.7 million downtown Lexington Farmers Market pavilion should open soon. Construction should be finished by the end of the year, town spokesperson Laurin Barnes said. This will … more

Beware this employment scam

What do you think when you hear “unemployment scam”? Many of us think of those who quit their jobs and lie on applications to steal money from the government. The FBI and Identity Theft … more

3 strategies to connect with others

Want 3 sure-fire ways to connect with prospects and customers, courtesy of our friend MaryEllen Tribby? 1. Be a Giver. Concentrate on helping others and the “getting” will follow. It will … more
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