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We welcome your letters

Letters to the editor give Chronicle readers a way to raise concerns. Our deadline for letters is 3 p.m. Friday. Send them to JerryBellune@yahoo.com more

Congratulations, Class of 2018

the editor talks with you

Chris Harmon called me at home early one morning last week. He apologized for the hour but said he knew me to be a restless soul who could not sleep late. “I just wanted you to know my Uncle Dan … more

STAY HERE play here

To submit an event for consideration in our calendar of Lexington County events — or let us know about something we missed — email lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com. LEXINGTON COUNTY LIGHTS … more

Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival, Peanut Party and more

The annual KAY Pelion Trunk or Treat will kay be held on Oct. 31 at the walking trail at 6 p.m. If you are interested in providing candy for this event, please contact the Town Hall at 803- 894-3664. … more

Covid threatens children

Citing the alarming rate at which children are requiring hospitalization due to covid-19, the SC Children’s Hospital Collaborative is providing a daily report. It will show the number of … more

Cayce police

Cayce police had to shut down the 200 block of Charleston Highway Saturday afternoon due to a fire. The Lexington County Fire service was battling an incident that created heavy smoke at American … more

West Columbia police chief to retire after 37 years of service

After 37 years of dedicated service to the West Columbia Police Department, Chief Dennis Tyndall is announcing his retirement. Chief Tyndall will remain with the Police Department during the search … more

Keep it on the down low

Places are opening up again, vacations are back on and you’re ready to head out of town! Before you do that, let’s take a moment to talk about vacation safety. Sure, it’s a lot of fun … more

RECOGNITION

The Pine View Dixie Youth Rookie Division Baseball Team won the Region 4 championship on June 2 at Howard Park in West Columbia. It will play in the State Dixie Youth Tournament in Barnwell starting … more

IT’S TIME!

Since arriving from Columbia in 2014, the Lexington County Blowfish have embraced its title as the “Hometown Team”. This season, the team has taken that local pride to the next level. With … more

Lexington landmark closing after 71 years

Taylor’s Poultry place is closing its doors. Luther Taylor told the Chronicle that after working there himself for 44 years, it was time for him to hang up his apron and retire. Taylor … more

What’s up with Apple, Google Pay?

Have you heard of Apple Pay and Google Pay? Do you use them? These digital wallet and non-contact payment technologies were designed for convenience and security. This will answer some of … more

3 success strategies for 2021

Business owners and managers who survived and thrived in 2020, says our friend Ruth King, used these 3 simple strategies: 1. They paid close attention to their customers ... even when they … more

SERVE AND CONNECT

Jenny McGill, Corporal Nic Beza and Officer Matthew Morrison assist with distribution of holiday turkeys and produce bags Nov. 23 and 24. Serve & Connect partnered with Lexington Police … more

Who does the PSC really work for?

State regulators have made it difficult for Dominion ratepayers to be heard. The Public Service Commission on Oct. 1 scheduled 3 virtual public hearings for last week on a 7.7% Dominion rate … more

Santee Cooper seeks to cut $8B debt

Taxpayer-owned Santee Cooper aims to borrow its way out of debt. The utility which supplies power to Mid-Carolina Electric members in Lexington County owes about $8 billion. $4 billion of … more

New industrial park project planned

Magnus Development Partners has broken ground for Midway Logistics VI, a 192,780 square-foot industrial building in the Lexington County Industrial Park. Midway Logistics VI is a Class A, hard … more

In the beginning

Heap sees, but few knows.” These were the words of Godfrey “Uncle Josh” Harmon. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Lexington County Chronicle & The Dispatch News. The … more

Swansea teleconferencing — again

The Quail was flying last week. The 1st stop was a special called Town of Swansea budget public hearing on teleconferencing. Swansea is still the only town in the area not meeting in person. No … more

A house of hand-planed boards

The Leaphart/Harman House on the grounds of the museum was originally located near Corley Mill Road and US 378 east of Lexington. It was constructed about 1800 and owned by George Leaphart, a farmer … more

McDuffie chooses school, Thompson receives scholarship

Aug. 6 was a memorable day in the future and present college careers for a pair of Chronicle Country basketball standout shooting guards. Gray Collegiate Academy’s Chase McDuffie made his … more

Taking a hike through the Green River Gorge

The Blue Ridge escarpment is notorious for steep, forested walls and deep mountain gorges. This is where the rugged Appalachian Mountains meet the gently rolling foothills of South Carolina. … more

Mountain movers, shakers needed

Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary needs mountain movers. Due to the pandemic and economic recession, the farm needs supporters to help them operate. The 5 levels of mountain movers needed are Ground … more

Does your water taste funny?

Have you noticed a strange taste or smell to your tap water? Those who get their water from Lake Murray may soon notice a difference. The Town of Lexington announced they are working with … more
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