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HELP WANTED: MORE REFEREES

Want a part-time job that provides a workout and the opportunity to be in the center of the action on a fall Friday night? A vocation where you get to forge lifelong bonds and instill values of … more
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Local cities impose facemask mandates

Columbia and West Columbia joined Cayce last week in mandating facemasks. The emergency ordinances in the three cities began at 6 am Sept. 10 and will last for 30 days. Lexington School … more
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

BURNING DEBRIS: Burn permit required for burning debris in unincorporated areas of Lexington County. Call the SC Forestry Commission at 1-800- 705-8613. COVID VACCINES: SC residents 12 or older … more

Spelling R-E-L-I-E-F

Stringing together innings on the mound has also played a role in the team’s success. Garrett Houston has closed out 3 straight games and relievers have accounted for 36 strikeouts and 11 earned … more

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO AREA EVENTS To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to … more

Our reckless spending

The trillions of dollars the US government, Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve have injected into the economy have swelled the national debt. G.J. Meyer in his book, “The Great War: A … more

COLLEGE SIGNINGS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Seniors from the Class 5A state championship boys basketbal team. Starting from left - Grayson Renner (Newberry College), Landon Stills (Columbia International University), Myles Jenkins (Anderson … more

W. Columbia honors long-time pastor

The West Columbia City Council approved a resolution at its meeting Tuesday in honor of Dr. Charles Jackson, who has been pastor of Brookland Baptist Church For 50 years. “You can’t put into … more
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How to identify phishing scams

How often do you get scam emails? Phishing scams are emails or text messages intended to steal your personal information. The Chronicle’s own Jerry Bellune has been targeted by several … more
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Gilbert to help boy with cancer

The town of Gilbert will “Run for Mark Jr.” Mark Juergens Jr. is a 6th grade student at Gilbert Middle School. His mother, Melissa, is a teacher at the school and his father is a police … more
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How will the ‘20s be remembered?

You know you have become a senior adult when you start reminiscing the ‘50s and ‘60s. I was born in 1956 in Moncks Corner, SC. In 1960, we moved to Dayton, Ohio, and spent a decade as … more
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B-L High going to 4-days a week in-person

Batesburg-Leesville High students will attend in-person 4 days a week starting Nov. 30. Lexington County School District 3 is preparing to transition face-to-face students at Batesburg-Leesville … more
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Hispanic business, heritage celebrated

The first SC Latino Business Day was celebrated in West Columbia. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Midlands Tech’s Tom Ledbetter spoke at the Mota Crosslinking Business Academy celebration of … more
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A short history of Lake Murray

Dam history. I have met so many newcomers who have moved into Chapin and Irmo because of Lake Murray. Did you know the Lexington Water Power Co. started the dam in 1927. 5,000 dis placed local … more
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Corley could field his own ball team

The Laurance Corley House is significant for a couple reasons: its age and its association with Laurance Corley. He served in the Revolutionary War and was one of the ancestors of many of the Corleys … more
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Tour of Homes in West Columbia

The largest open house of new homes includes St. Ann’s Alley and Flow Townhomes on the Congaree River in West Columbia. Tour of Homes will be 11 am - 6 pm Saturday and 1 pm - 6 pm Sunday. 4 … more
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A pre-sterling silver server

This large silver serving fork has the distinction of being made of coin silver in South Carolina. This uniquely American alloy disappeared after the specific blend of alloys known as ‘sterling’ … more
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Cure your blues

Has covid-19 got you down in the dumps? Need some stimulation to get you energized again? Here are 5 strategies to try, courtesy of my friend, strategist Guy Kawasaki. Guy and I met when I … more
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How self-sufficient ancestors built their homes

How self-sufficient are you? Today if we have enough money to take care of ourselves, we are “selfsufficient.” But when the grocery shelves were stripped bare this spring, we discovered … more
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Younger people testing covid-19 positive

More South Carolinians under age 30 are testing positive for covid-19. The Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Friday that 4,160 of the 22,608 confirmed SC cases are ages 21 … more

Dutch Fork (football, baseball) COLLEGE - Clemson

This coming baseball season in the spring after a great football state championship run was going to be one for the books. We had great pitching and a great team coming to defend our championship. … more

COVID-19 Pandemic

This piece was going to criticize the Department of Health and Environmental Control. They had refused to release information about zip codes on covid-19 cases. Fortunately, Gov. Henry McMaster … more
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Medical supplies needed

Lexington Medical Center needs important supplies for clinicians and patients. The LMC Foundation is asking for donations of: • Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) and related … more
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Chronicle bookkeeper Jewel

Chronicle bookkeeper Jewel Hull and her family attended the Lexington 2 elementary art show Mar. 12. All 3 Hull children were awarded honors for their art pieces. Pictured from left are Noah, 6, … more

Columbia Urban League honors Swansea students

Special to the Chronicle The Columbia Urban League hosted its 34th annual Young & Gifted Awards Ceremony Feb. 22 at Brookland Baptist Church. The ceremony celebrated Black History Month … more
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