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Dam swim honors boy killed on Lake Murray

225 swimmers took on Lake Murray in Memory of Drew Smith Saturday. The 10-year-old was killed by an intoxicated boat driver while fishing with his father, Randall Smith in 1997. The Dam … more
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Feds blame CSX for fatal crash

Human error caused a fatal Cayce head-on train collision Feb. 4, 2018. That was the ruling of the National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday morning. An Amtrak passenger train collided … more
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AGs seek protections from online crime

Katie ritchie katie.lexchron@gmail.com TECH TALK When is the last time an elected official did something to protect you and your family? Attorney General Alan Wilson and 46 other AGs … more

Chronicle poll

Should member-owned electric cooperatives be subjected to state regulatory oversight rules? Latest poll results: Should the jury accept Tim Jones’ appeal as not guilty for reasons of insanity? Yes: … more

Chapin artists league recognizes local talent

The Crooked Creek Art League held its most successful Juried Awards Reception Mar. 18. Contestants entered over 128 art pieces for judging. Ann Peake and Kay Fox organized the show and … more
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The Masters are more than just golf, it’s a family affair

GOLF The Masters is the premier golf event in the world and one of the top five sporting events on planet earth. It’s only an hour from Columbia, which is quite … more

SCE&G proposes new river cleanup plan

SC Electric & Gas will present a plan to remove about 70% of coal tar on the Congaree River’s bed. The concentration of the tar is a stone’s throw from the Gervais Street Bridge. … more
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1865’s days of terror recalled

The war came to Lexington County and Columbia 154 years ago this month. Days after burning homes and the courthouse in Lexington, Union troops set up artillery on the west bank of the Congaree River. … more
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Welcome to February already!

Around ChApin & irmo Goodbye to January! It seems like the new year just started and now February is here. How did that happen? 2019 started off with a super wolf moon … more
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Who Gave What

Here’s who paid for patronage with a donation to Gov. McMaster’s inaugural: • $25,000 - AFLAC, Altria, BlueCross BlueShield, Boeing, Century Aluminum, Charter Communications, HMR Veterans … more

Beloved wife, mother killed in Lexington

There has been an outpouring of generosity for a Lexington wife and mother who was killed early Tuesday morning. Dianne Sullivan Wells, 36, was struck by a vehicle and killed around 5:10 am Dec. … more
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We’re worst in US for power, fuel efficiency

Chronicle readers already know they pay the highest electric rates in the US. What they may not know is that our state is the least energy efficient in the US. The U.S. Department of Energy … more

Keep your family safe from flooding, hurricane

The National Hurricane Center forecasts Florence to hit the shore late Thursday night or early Friday morning. The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross continues to work around-the-clock to … more
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Red Bank UMC offers concert

Around rEd BAnK The choir at Red Bank United Methodist Church will hold its annual “Our Favorite Anthems” concert this Sunday, August 12 at 4 p.m.; it will feature many … more
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Could you survive on a teacher’s salary?

State teachers are getting a 1% raise in the upcoming school year. The average starting salary for Lexington County teachers is $33,897 with a bachelors degree. With a master’s degree, it’s … more
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Discrimation

SPORTS GROUCH All right, ladies. I’m going to offend you. If you’re easily offended, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Ex-Gamecock star A’ja Wilson has provoked a little … more

Veterans to be honored July 3

Another special event at the stadium takes place July 3. For the second year, the Blowfish will honor military veterans at the High Point-Thomasville game. “We are expanding the … more

Senate shocker: Courson resigns

Few of John Courson’s friends and constituents expected this. The veteran state senator and US Marine veteran who represents the Irmo area this week resigned his senate seat. He also pled guilty to … more
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Couple honored for service to our military

Historic debate in Swansea uail takes some tim

On Tuesday, Oct. 12, a historic thing happened in the small town of Swansea. A debate was held, sponsored by q the Chronicle and Fish Wrapper, between the four candidates running for mayor of … more
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The perfect time for golf

Playing the most holes you can in the least amount of time is fun. Larry Boswell and Keith Wright used to drag me along in this exercise and it was a blast. It was stunning how well those guys … more
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Where parking is no problem

Be happy you live, own a business or work in Lexington County. You could have trouble parking if you work in downtown Columbia. Researcher Crystal Baker of Colliers International told us that … more
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MUSIC & DANCE

DUTCH FORK CHORAL SOCIETY: August 31st will be a Registration/Meet-n-Greet at 6:45-8 pm, Mount Horeb Lutheran Church (101 E. Boundary St., Chapin). First ehearsal Sept 7, 6:45-8:30 pm. Must wear mask … more

COLLEGE SIGNING

Gray Collegiate Academy 3rd baseman/pitcher Dominick McIntosh is joined by teammates on June 29 after he signed with the University of South Carolina/Sumter to play baseball. PHOTO | … more

Nephron gift will save lives

What if you or someone you love needed a blood transfusion? Could your doctor or another health care provider get it to you in time? Nephron Pharmaceuticals wants to make sure that happens. … more
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