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As they do each year

As they do each year, students at West Columbia elementary schools submitted entries to the “What Christmas Means to Me” art contest. The top three submissions are now displayed on the Art on … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

The star football player was missing his academic requirements. His test scores were awful. He was the best player they’d seen in years, but unfortunately, shared an IQ with his helmet. … more
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A morning of remembrance

Diane Rawl has not forgotten the heroes of 9/11 and the wars that followed. She is the Lexington mother of Ryan Rawl who was killed fighting for freedom in 2012 in Afghanistan She was … more
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No injuries

No injuries were reported at a Lake Murray house fire. The Lexington County Fire Service responded to a residential structure fire on Sunday evening at the 100 block of Huntsman Lane on Lake Murray. … more

Chapin/Newberry, West Columbia open Best-of-3 series

The 2021 American Legion baseball playoffs began Monday. After a tiebreaker was used to decide a 3-way tie for 1st place in League 3, Lexington Post 7 received a 1st round bye, Chapin/Newberry … more
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Murder suspect sought

Cayce police are seeking a suspect in a recent murder, officials said last Friday afternoon, June 18. The Cayce Department of Public Safety began an investigation June 14 after Jose L. Gonzalez … more

Taste of home in the new world

The Germans who settled in what would become Lexington County brought with them many of their traditions and beliefs. Some traditions survive until the present day including some of their foods. … more
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Lexington County athletes medal at state meet

Airport’s Jayla Jamison closed out her prep career with another 4 goldmedal performance at the SC High School League Track and Field Championships. The University of South Carolina signee won … more
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Remembering lives lost to overdose

Two years ago, Gracie lost her father to substance misuse. Twenty years ago, Roxanne lost her sister to an overdose. Last Saturday, they met for the first time at LRADAC’s Black Balloon … more
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MISS RIVER BLUFF PAGEANT WINNERS

This year marked the 8th annual Miss River Bluff Pageant, sponsored by the Gator Nation Booster Club as a yearly fundraiser for Lady Gator Athletics. The award winners pictured left to right are: … more

LMC welcomes 1st baby of 2021

Lexington Medical Center welcomed the 1st baby of the new year, early Friday morning. Finley Cunningham was born to Amy Johnson and Erik Cunningham. Johnson’s labor began on New Year’s Eve. They … more

Virus hits 59 schools

Students and staff in 59 Lexington County schools were reported infected with covid-19 this week. That’s 2 fewer schools this week than last. The most alarming numbers of the DHEC site … more
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Disastrous railroad crossing finally to see repairs

An Irmo railroad crossing is set to be fixed after pleas from citizens. The railway crossing is at N. Royal Tower Dr. and N. Woodrow St. The community told WLTX News the crossing has caused … more
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Thank you, custodians

Staff at Sandhills Primary and Elementary recently showed some special love to their custodians for the extra work they have been doing to keep children and staff safe. Custodians have had to … more

The Roost is under repair

This week’s “Quail’s Roost” report will be shorter than normal due to repairing the “Roost” after last week’s storms. However, there was some excitement in several areas I visited. … more
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The United Nations South

Living in central Florida, I get a heavy dose of influence from my Latino and Spanish friends from countries all over Central and South America. They are all alike in many ways and unalike in … more
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Honest mover returns wallet

A large yellow truck drove up to my house on Cardinal Drive in West Columbia Saturday afternoon. Herve Givbbons and his wife Joann said they found a wallet and it had our address on the ID. The … more
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Lexington’s water-powered mills

In Lexington’s past, its creeks hummed with activity created by water-powered wheels of grist, flour and lumber mills. The invention of the cotton gin and faster turbines changed mill work … more

SUMMER WORKOUTS IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL Chapin High wide receivers at Cecil Woolbright Field. Chapin High School offensive linemen stretch during summer workouts on July 27. (All photos by Thomas Grant Jr.) … more

Paddling the Mississippi for mental health

John Wellens of Lexington cares about those who suffer with mental health problems. A Lake Murray resident, he got involved in the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) because his brother … more

OPINION

Treasury Department presses are rolling. They’re printing billions of dollars with no gold or anything else in support but the full faith and credit of the American people. As you well know, … more

Aubrey Ellisor was

Photo| Brookland-Cayce High School Aubrey Ellisor was named Brookland-Cayce High School’s 2020 Miss Bearcat and senior Miss Congeniality, Saturday, Mar. 7. “I am so excited and so thankful for … more

SC Department of Defense awards District 5 educator

Special to the Chronicle A Lexington County teacher is the SC Department of Defense teacher of the year. Julie Krusen, biomedical sciences instructor at The Center for Advanced Technical … more

See ya later, robogator

Zaynah and Sienna of Meadow Glen Middle’s all-female ROBOGATORS team practice using their robot before their next match at the First Lego League (FLL) SC State Championships at Meadow Glen Middle … more
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