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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
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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

Help for crime victims sought

Rising violent crime has created a critical financial need for victims and their families. SC Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general to urge Congress to adopt … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

You may know that the SEC isn’t going to permit Carolina to play Clemson this year. That’s because SEC officials don’t want any of their teams humiliated by an ACC team. If no game, how about … more
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A 19th Century Southern delicacy

Built around 1857, the Wadlington Pigeon House is one of the most eye-catching buildings on the grounds of the Lexington County Museum. This octagonal structure was originally located on the Oak … more
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Hundreds tested for covid at Cayce church

826 people were tested for covid-19 at a drive-thru site in West Columbia, Tuesday. The line of vehicles was steady, and the test time was 5 minutes or less. At the request of state Sen. … more
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Team unveils 2020 jersey

Team Blowfish 2020 will take the field on July 1 and the special themed jerseys they will don are now being revealed for the 1st time. “Team Blowfish 2020 was originally set to honor … more
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Trainer saves boy’s life

Gilbert High’s T.J. Marsh says she’s no hero. “I was doing my job. “That’s what we do, what athletic trainers do.” Gilbert High’s supplemental athletics trainer will always … more
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Officials act quickly as disease claims 1st victim

An invisible killer disease slipped into Lexington County last week. This week, novel corona virus claimed its 1st victim. The elderly Lexington Extended Care resident died in an isolation … more
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Capital City Cup marks start of high school soccer

The 5th Annual Capital City Cup starts Wednesday with 6 Chronicle Country participants. The 5-day tournament will feature 24 teams split into 2 brackets - a Gold Division and Silver Division … more
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Local educators, lawmakers crack down on vaping

Lawmakers may help Lexington County educators with vaping on campus. House bill 4710 will ban vaping in SC public schools. The House Judiciary General Laws Subcommittee approved the bill to … more
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Is robotics the sport of the future?

What do you think of when you hear “robotics?” Self-driving cars? Manufacturing plants? Students at Meadow Glen Middle think of Legos. On Jan. 11 the First Lego League (FLL) held … more
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Australian fires close to Armageddon

Lexington native Suzanne Riley Whyte lived in the fire destroyed communities in New South Wales, Australia, 10 years ago for about 10 years. For years our Australian friends experienced the … more
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Campaign for Clarity

In October, several community organizations hosted fundraisers to benefit the Foundation, cumulatively raising $28,496 for 3-D mammography: • Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union’s member … more

Michael “Mike” Julius Summer,

74, of Batesburg died Nov. 30, 2019. Milton Shealy Funeral Home was in charge. more

We welcome your letters

With letters to the editor, please include your name, address, and telephone number for verification. Your telephone number and address will not be published. Our deadline for letters is 2 p.m. … more

Adventures at Coff’s Harbour

Coff’s Harbour is another seaside town of about 72,000, our home at a local resort for a week. We walked around a market in the park near the ocean where we ate Portuguese pork and beef. It … more

Boater charged in Lake Murray death

A boater was charged with felony Boating Under the Influence in a fatal Lake Murray accident Sept. 21. Tracy Gordon, 53, is charged with: • 1 count of felony BUI resulting in death. … more
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Remember when...

Reader Catherine Saleeby remembers when Lexington Mayor Eli Mack Sr. had the grocery story on West Main that his sons Arthur and Eli Jr. eventually ran. Email your “Remember When” to … more

SC grads feel ready for college

South Carolina graduates are among the most prepared for college. That is the finding of a recent Brainly.com study on college-readiness. Brainly polled 1,000 American students - 22 from SC - to … more
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Another VBS starts next week

Around rEd BAnK The Vacation Bible School season continues this week with Lexington Church of God holding its VBS Monday through Friday, June 24-28. This is open to children … more
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Are you getting short changed?

Talking Points You probably know this: Women generally are paid less than men for the same work. They also tend to have poorer working conditions. Yet more than 70% … more

Don’t kidnap a ‘lost’ deer fawn

If you find a deer fawn alone in the woods, leave it there. Its mother has not abandoned it. She is probably nearby. Removing a fawn from the forest is also illegal. Deer can only be taken … more
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We all need to get away sometimes

LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE Traveling is one of my favorite things. I love visiting the Caribbean and writing by the sea. Growing up I spent many days at the shores of Lake … more
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