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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

Lexington Production of ‘Cheaper By the Dozen’ Emphasizes Valuing What You Have

Ara-Viktoria Mckinney-Bookman said she’s been at Village Square Theatre almost every day since August. “I think I’ve only missed like three days of not being physically there for something … more
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Law enforcement working leads in 1986 kidnapping case

The FBI and the State Law Enforcement Division have joined Lexington County deputies to assist in the ongoing search for a girl reported missing more than 35 years ago. Members of an FBI unit … more

Two arrested for trafficking crack

Two men were charged Monday morning with trafficking crack cocaine after a traffic stop in Gaston. Around 11 Around 11 am, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle with an expired tag. The … more

District 1 bus depot costs jump $6.5M

The cost of Lexington District 1’s new bus depot has jumped to $9.5 million. The district will use bond premium and interest earnings from the 2018 Bond Referendum sales to cover the … more
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Lexington School District 1 teams fare well in Carlisle Cup rankings

Lexington School District 1 made David Bennett a proud “DAD” this school year. As the District Athletics Director, Bennett helps the district’s schools develop a district athletic … more
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Gaston man charged with having child porn

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson last week announced the arrest of Samuel Eugene Smith, Jr., 40, of Gaston, on 20 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against … more

Thank you, Lexington County

Belize Baseball ministers to boys and girls in the Toledo District in Belize. Started by West Columbia resident Sybil Jarrells, in 3 years it has grown from a group of boys who wanted to play little … more

Chronicle County lacrosse players honored

SC HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE COACHES ASSOCIATION CLASS 5A ALL-STATE TEAMS (BOYS) 1st Team All-State Midfield - Chase Cannon (Lexington) 2nd Team All-State Midfield - Grady Brandstatter … more
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The secret of spring pollen season

Suffering from spring allergies? You can blame certain trees’ pollen but not yellow pine pollen. Lexington County’s top allergens are juniper, elm and alder. The pollen you can’t … more
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CHRONICLE POLL

Latest poll results: Should SC legislators appoint a director to take over the vaccine rollout or let DHEC continue the job? Let DHEC handle it: 31% Appoint a director: 69% Total … more

How much drug makers raised prices

Hang onto your wallet. Drug prices are going up this year despite covid-19 but partly due to inflation. The bad news is that about 70 companies raised prices, according to a Rx Savings … more
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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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Family seeks accuracy in mother’s death

A Lexington County family wants to change their mother’s death certificate. Her children, Robin Hooke and Ryan Brown, say their mother Brenda Grist died of dementia, not covid. WIS-TV … more
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Aid for small businesses

New SC CARES grants, the Minority & Small Business Relief Grant Program and the Non-profit Relief Grant Program, are accepting applications. The Minority and Small Business Relief Grant … more
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Enjoy this delightful weather

Seasonal decorations are “popping up” on doors, porches and even in yard. Colorful wreaths, pumpkins and mums seem to be the favorites with some early Halloween ghosts and witches. Americans … more
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Alacia’s creamed chipped beef

Alacia Caughman Quinton of Caughman’s Meat Plant shared this with us. You, too, will thank her after you try it. Now that the weather is cooler, your family will welcome SOS, as they call … more
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Hooray! Pelion gets a tax cut

The Pelion Town Council passed an ordinance to reduce the tax e rate to 17 mils. The previous mils were 18.3. Kudos to the council for the reduction. Summer Reading Program kids who finished can … more
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This big bank loaned $$ to small business

I was truly disappointed to read your recent editorial in the Lexington County Chronicle. Growing up here, I have spent my career proudly representing our community and helping to meet the financial … more
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S.C. AMERICAN BASEBALL SUMMER LEAGUE ACTION

LEXINGTON VS. WEST COLUMBIA Lexington Post 7’s Patrick Boyle tags out West Columbia’s Kameron Dunlap at homeplate in the Bottom of the 2nd inning. West Columbia won 4-2 to improve to 7-0 in … more

Ruling may aid defrauded SCANA investors

A US Supreme Court ruling may help investors recover millions from a nuclear fraud. The court ruled this week that the Securities & Exchange Commission can obtain court orders to recoup … more
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OBITUARIES

Dwight L. Corley LEXINGTON—Dwight L. Corley passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 77.  He was the husband of the late Nita Snelgrove Corley. Dwight was born on August 18, 1942 … more

Savage Craft to open this summer

Work on Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia is progressing. Savage Craft Ale Works said in a Facebook post that interior and exterior work is proceeding on the project. Savage Craft … more
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Cayce-WC Dixie Youth Baseball suspends games

The Cayce-West Columbia Dixie Youth Baseball league is suspending all games until April 4. The CWC Baseball Facebook page announced: “CWC family it is with a heavy heart that Dixie Youth … more
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County battles teen vaping epidemic

Special to the Chronicle Students and administration from Lexington 1 and Lexington 2 school districts continue to work toward reducing vaping among their students. Prevention coalitions … more
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