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I-20 construction will drag into 2020

Construction on Interstate-20 in Lexington County is over a year behind schedule, SCDOT officials say. This is the portion of I-20 with nearly 11 miles of construction in the median between the … more

Food and fun

Lunch & Learn: Mar. 12, 12-1 pm at Shiloh United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1000 Springhill Rd, Gilbert. Learn about VERMICOMPOSTING, a rich source of natural compost which enriches soil … more

Make traditions in your family

BEHIND THE MIKE Every family should have its traditions. Our collection is so long I frankly cannot recall them all. I remember when my son Cory got married to Casey. He … more
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Will state sell Santee Cooper?

Bids to buy Santee Cooper were due last Monday. How many bid and who they are may not be known until next month. Lawmakers hired ICF International to solicit and review all proposals. … more
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Resolutions you’ll want to keep

With the New Year right around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about your resolutions. Setting goals at the beginning of the year gives you an idea of what it is you want to … more
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The power of one vote

Gen. Wade Hampton III claimed the victory of South Carolina governor’s race of 1876. Hold on it wasn’t going to be that easy. No, siree. After all, Wade Hampton held the reins of power after the … more
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Sears seeks bankruptcy protection

Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The once giant retailer needs $300 million and a speedy chapter 11 sale to keep its 687 Sears and Kmart stores open and 68,000 employees at work. … more
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Is this gluten free?

health wanted Sept. 13 is national Celiac Disease Day. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where you can’t digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and … more

Chronicle poll

Has SCDOT spent your gas tax increase money wisely over the last year? Last week’s poll results: Should the PSC approve another $399 million in SCE&G rate increases? Yes 4% No 96% … more

Yogi and Spike just turned 3

BEHIND THE MIKE They just turned three but there is no question in my mind about the future of my twin grandsons, Yogi (Cameron) and Spike (Keenan). They call me Jiddy … more
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Chronicle writer, author dies

Author and Chronicle correspondent Rachel Haynie died Sunday. She was the author of several books on local people and topics, among them: • South Carolina Myths & Legends: The True … more

Seniors end prep careers on championship note

2017-18 LEXINGTON CHRONICLE MALE CO-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Football standout Bryce Thompson of Dutch Fork High School and wrestling champion Cole Haile of Chapin left … more
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North-South Soccer Classic includes nine local All-Stars

RECOGNITION The North-South Soccer Classic is scheduled to take place this Saturday at Memorial Stadium’s Fraser Field on the campus of T.L. Hanna High School. A … more

Babcock Center names new CEO

Thoyd B. Warren will become the Babcock Center’s president & CEO when Dr. Judy Johnson retires. Babcock Center cares for disabled adult residents. Warren earned a B.A. in Social Work from … more

DEATH NOTICES

David Jeremy Amick, 40, of Lexington died May 19, 2018. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. Alma Moody Birchmore, 86, of Cayce died May 26, 2018. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. … more

9/11 firefighter shares his story in Wagener

What must it have been like for firefighters on Sept. 11, 2001? Retired New York firefighter Rick Doran shared his experience Saturday at the Wagener Fire Department’s 20 year anniversary … more
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What’s happening to small towns?

T he 2020 population numbers have been released with the newest numbers for Lexington County. In “The Quails” flying area, the Town of Gaston was the only town that showed growth. The … more
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VOTING UNDERWAY FOR 2021 HS FOOTBALL EDITION COVER

Voting is underway for the cover of the 2021 Lexington County Chronicle High School Football Preview Edition. The special tabloid will feature profiles, pictures, rosters and schedules of 15 … more

Local scholars graduate

Soon-to-be grads wait inside the school at Brookland-Cayce High before walking out to the stadium for graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 18. More graduates, Page A3. photo courtesy lexington 2 … more

Dorothy Mae Hinsch Gaskin

Dorothy Mae Hinsch Gaskin, 97, of West Columbia died June 2, 2021. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Beat the odds

When the girl of my dreams agreed to marry me, the nags at the newspaper where we worked together were making book. Some bet our marriage would last a month. Some bet 3 months. No one bet more than a … more
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Prison drug empire thwarted

The state’s largest drug conspiracy indicted in a stat court has been broken up. Aided by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement, 487 charges have been filed … more
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Is it fair?

How do you feel about boys claiming to be girls? How do you feel about them competing against girls in sports? Is this an unfair advantage? You bet it is. But it looks like it will be … 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
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Clemson falls for the 1st time to Ohio State

Clemson’s 125th season of college football came to a close on New Year’s Day as the 2nd-ranked Tigers fell to Ohio State in the Allstate Sugar Bowl by a score of 49-28 on Saturday night. Clemson … more
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