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Mary Ruth Folsom Crawford

Mary Ruth Folsom Crawford, 80, of Lake Murray, died May 31, 2021. Woodridge Funeral Home was in charge. more

What’s in a family name?

A way the Germanic heritage of Lexington County can be found is through th last names of the families who have been here for generations. Many of the most common surnames found here may not … more
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Other news to know

2 Leesville residents caught with meth Lexington County deputies arrested 2 people last month after responding to a call about someone sleeping in a truck stop parking lot. Patrick Keith … more

STILL STANDING

The 1st round of the SC High School League basketball playoffs was a rough 1 for Chronicle Country teams. As Dutch Fork and River Bluff boys entered action Tuesday, only 2 of the 12 playoff … more
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Runners honor fallen friends

SAFE runners continue day 3 of a 7-day running and cycling marathon. The group SAFE Lexington, which stands for “streets are for everyone,” formed last spring after Lexington County runners John … more

What a year

I don’t need to tell you 2020 was the whackiest of many years in sports. Should a college team that only played 6 games have been picked for the national title playoff games? Or should a … more

Lexington schools help fight cancer

Students in Lexington County School District 1 are partnering with Cancer of Many Colors to raise funds for cancer research. The students are part of the Students in Action (SIA) program at … more
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Got fresh breath?

While many of us brush our teeth excessively, many don’t do it enough. The health of your teeth is important. Make sure that you are following simple protocols to keep them clean. We all … more
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Drive-thru trick-or-treating

Airport High is inviting families in the community to enjoy some Halloween fun Wednesday, October 28, at its annual Trick-or-Treat Lane. The school event will be a drive-thru from 5:30-7 pm on … more

You can count on this

The City of West Columbia and the Town of Springdale have been awarded a $20,000 grant to establish a financial wellness program for their mor than 250 employees. The money will provide … more
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SC prepares for covid-19 vaccine

A long-awaited covid-19 vaccine will do us good only if we can get it. State and federal officials are already at work on a speedy, reliable distribution system. Health care workers and 1st … more
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Invasive lizard species found in Lexington

South Carolina has documented its first black and white tegu lizard. The species is popular in the pet trade. SCDNR staff have been monitoring the situation closely and have received … more
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Senior Center plans September opening

Since March our Gilbert-Summit Senior Center has been closed due to the corona virus. Director Donna Neel told us they hope to open the center after Labor Day. She said they keep in touch if … more
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Fan mail

Don’t you love letters? Me, too. I just wish we got more. It always tells me that readers are paying attention to what they read in the Chronicle. Readers Tara McLean, Jim Selkregg, Mark Fox … more
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CWC Chamber aims for speedy business recovery

Tim James is back on the streets, this time as a business leader rather than a cop. The former law enforcement officer is the new Interim President and CEO for the Greater Cayce-West Columbia … more
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Resuming activities now up to districts

Depending on the respective school districts, S.C. High School League schools were allowed to begin on-campus summer athletic activities as early as Monday. Commissioner Jerome Singleton of the … more
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Lions club take County students on shopping spree

The Cayce-West Columbia Lions Club conducts a project every year to help kids. The C-WC Lions Club took Riverbank Elementary students on a shopping spree last month before social distancing orders … more
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Feds crack down on fake CV cures

Have you seen supposed “cures” for the new strain of corona virus online? Don’t fall for them. They’re all fake. The US Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug … more
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SCE&G employees, other investors lost millions in failure

Federal officials have charged top SCANA Corp.executives with fraud. The civil lawsuit appears designed to claw back millions of dollars the executives took into retirement. It could lead … more
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Jet-setting PSC compromised

Junior blowfish No one has yet accused Public Service Commissioners of any wrongdoing. But 4 commissioners over 5 years accepted more than $90,000 in trips and … more
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Looking for a job?

AROUND TOWN Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens is looking to hire up to 150 new employees. The zoo will hold a job fair Friday, Jan. 31 from 10 am – 3 pm. It’s open … more
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Be wary of deer on the road

No one wants to hit an animal on the road. In suburban and semi-rural Lexington County, it’s an unfortunate part of daily life. SC Department of Public Safety collects data on reported … more
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Grandma’s best Christmas of all

As a child I went to Catholic school. I loved midnight mass and time with my grandma. She was my best friend. Mentor. Confidant and teacher. In her late 70s she went to live at St. Vincent’s … more
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Susan Murphy Scott,

54, of Pelion died Nov. 20, 2019. Woodridge Funeral Home was in charge. more

Automotive Technology Program introduces ‘Fix It Forward’

We all know how important a car can be. From taking loved ones to doctor’s appointments to traveling to and from work, a car provides a means to do necessary tasks for ourselves and for … more
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