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HOLIDAY H.S. BASKETBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

Lexington guard Cameron Scott drives to the basket for 2 of his game-high 24 points in the 80-41 loss to J.F. Byrnes at the “Showcase” on Jan. 4 Lexington forward Adin Daniels with … more

Christmas abroad without my family

In 2004 I was deployed with my Army Reserve unit to the US Army Hospital in Würzburg, Germany. Better soldiers went to Iraq or Afghanistan. Going to Germany had nothing to do with my … more

Blondean Smith Kimble,

of Lexington, died Nov. 21, 2019. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

WEEK 7 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

(All games set for 7:30 pm) Airport at North Augusta Silver Bluff at Batesburg-Leesville South Aiken at Brookland-Cayce Chapin at White Knoll River Bluff at Dutch Fork Gray Collegiate vs. … more

Verona S. Shealy,

82, of West Columbia died Sept. 18, 2019. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Ladies and gents, mind your manners

In cleaning out my grandmother’s house, I found my great-grandmother’s white glove collection. I smiled and then frowned. As a 3-year-old, I hated wearing dresses and white gloves to … more

Why can’t girls play ball, too?

The girls were unhappy. The boys are playing baseball in Belize’s Toledo District but they couldn’t. The girls and their mothers met with Pastor Victor Hernandez about softball teams … more

This day in history

Of course today is Independence Day, but here are other historic events which took place on July 4th. 1802: The U.S. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point officially opened. In the early … more

NIKE BASKETBALL CAMP AT NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Since 2014, Northside Christian Academy boys’ basketball coach Jason Harman has directed Nike Basketball Camps throughout the Midlands and parts of Georgia. The camps are designed to help young … more

All-Star Game rosters, All-State teams are released

RECOGNITION The annual S.C. Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Games will take place May 21-22 at Lexington High School. The 2-day event will feature 6 contests, including … more

Family aims to prevent overdose deaths

Taylor Watford died just after Christmas in 2018. “Taylor always thought my biggest fear was public speaking,” said Taylor’s father Jimmy Watford of West Columbia. “My greatest fear … more

Lexington leader realizes dream of F-16 flight

Retired US Army Col. Dan Hennigan of Lexington dreamed of flying a jet fighter. He was recently cleared for flight in a SC National Guard F-16 jet. This is his account of the experience. … more

A meeting with the HGC

GOLF On the way to this Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show, I ran into Norman Flynn and Bobby Foster. Norman Flynn was a founder of the Country Club of Lexington and … more

‘Robutt’ will save sweaty car seats

TECH TALK Have you ever climbed into your car after a session at the gym, dip in the pool, or on any day of a South Carolina summer? This January, with promises of “New … more

Dominion gives governor $15,000

When good old boys want something, they bring cash. Dominion Energy, new owner of SCANA and SC Electric & Gas, gave $15,000 to Gov. Henry McMaster’s inaugural festivities, The State … more

20 years for overpass shooting

Brandon Coleman, 24, of Batesburg, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2016 shooting of multiple vehicles along I-20 in Leesville. Coleman was sentenced following a plea in Lexington … more

Law may save 600 SCANA jobs

Cheers of Joy Little time is left to save 600 Lexington County SCANA employee jobs. A state law is needed to: • Save them with low cost financing for … more

Don’t hand over the keys until your teen knows the rules

Koon's watch Teen drivers might receive information on safe driving rules and techniques from school, driver education or graduated driver licensing programs. But family … more

Time to lower pond levels

County of Lexington officials advised local pond and dam owners to lower water levels ahead of Hurricane Florence. The storm is anticipated to arrive at the state’s coast Thursday evening or … more

Pelion bands earn excellence awards

Around pelion Seven Lexington District One schools received the state’s highest award after a superior year of performances. They learned in May that their band programs … more

West Columbia plans interactive park and parking project

West Columbia is planning an interactive park that will feature special art attractions. The city is billing the park as one of a kind and it includes parking along with the art. It will be on … more

What’s SCE&G whining about now?

our readers write The SC Public Service Commission unanimously voted to comply with the directive of the legislature last week. The PSC approved a 15% electric rate decrease for … more

Should your pet be grain-free?

Iattended a veterinary meeting last month that was very informative. The main point from the meeting was to stop feeding jerky treats to your pets. This means all brands and types of jerky … more

Congratulations on 50 years of service

Community leaders Hamp Caughman, Jim Barfield and Kevin Adams celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Lexington Rotary Club last week at the Lexington Convention Center. Adams is club president. … more
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