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The United Nations South

Living in Osceola County in central Florida, I get a heavy dose of influence from my Latino and Spanish friends from countries all over Central and South America. They are all an interesting lot, … more

Realty office opens in Lexington

A new real estate office has moved into Lexington. RRG Realty and the Lexington Chamber of Commerce celebrated their move into a new office space on 200 North Lake Drive in Lexington with a … more

Back-to-school safety tips

Going back to school looks a little different this year. Schools are starting later, some children are staying at home and some will attend half-weeks. One thing is for certain though: more … more

A little salt on everything

T his lovely set of silver dollar size sterling bowls below were fashioned in America circa 1880. They are American sterling 925/1000 and washed with gold to prevent them from being pitted. … more

Mothers bear the August heat

August is hot! Imagine being in your last trimester in the humidity and heat of August. Andrew McCabe, artist Judy Bolton Jarrett, and Jerry Sealy were all born in early August. Happy birthday to … more

Congress urged to redirect oil, gas money to local parks

Money for Saluda Shoals Park and Guignard Park is available but not yet in hand. Congress has to approve it. Land and Water Conservation Fund money comes from oil and gas royalties, not … more

Lexington Post 7 selects senior roster for summer baseball

The sights and sounds synomynous with the “Boys of Summer” were heard again in Chapin. For the 1st time in 3 months, the game of baseball was played on a Chronicle Country field. The … more

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

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

Town looks to send 3 teams to Upper State finals

Basketball season remains alive and thriving in the town of Irmo. On Monday, the 2nd ranked Irmo girls’ basketball team earned their 1st trip to the S.C. High School League semifinals in 5 … more

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

Hikers raise $233K for children

We did it. The Make-A-Wish Trail-blaze Challenge hikes are in the books. Nearly 100 hikers raised $233,000 for children and their wish experiences. It’s hard to put into words what … more

Travelin’ with the Chronicle

Internal Grant Update: Harmonicas for Health

The Foundation is proud to partner with LMC’s Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation department in providing the Harmonicas for Health program for COPD patients. This course developed by the … more

Melvin C. “Red Man” Snelgrove,

72, of West Columbia died Nov. 26, 2019. more

Seeking a solution for small businesses

our economic future The Labor Department US job numbers for October show 128,000 new jobs. What the media didn’t tell you was that businesses with fewer than 20 … more

After school program receives $200K

Harbison West Elementary School will receive a $200,000 grant through 21st Century Community Learning Centers. WINGS for Kids is a Charleston-based nationwide after school program focused on … more

It’s Railroad Safety Week

Koon's Watch It’s often overlooked. The amount of calls we get reporting people on railroad tracks may surprise you. Standing on rail road tracks is illegal and … more

A family business’s good ol’ days

Ellett Brothers’ announced closing hit Chapin and more than 170 employees hard. It wasn’t a good day for the Ellett family. Sherri Ellett Martin, daughter of Chilt Ellett, founder of … more

Home Depot founder condemns boycott

Liberal activists want to boycott Home Depot stores in Lexington County and elsewhere. They began harassing co-founder Bernie Marcus after he told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution he supports … more

I-20 wreck closes lanes

Two lanes of I-20 westbound in Richland County have been closed after a dump truck overturned Friday morning. The incident occurred at exit 70-US 321-Columbia. According to a civilian, the … more

Peach banquet honors volunteers

Around gilbert & summit Many people in this banquet hall tonight feel that the Peach Festival is their claim to fame and an opportunity for them to brag about what our … more

What happened to the Chronicle’s paper box?

You may have noticed we removed our newspaper box from in front of the Lexington County Courthouse. Last week Judge Griffith ordered the box be removed to prevent potential jurors from seeing … more

Clean out your medicine cabinet

Koon's Watch Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Communities are encouraged to safely and responsibly dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. … more
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