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GOING FOR TITLE #4

With the national title game now just under a week away, much of the focus has centered on how Brent Venables and the Clemson defense will have its hands full trying to slow down an explosive … more

Can Lake Murray be made safer?

A family tragedy has turned into a mission to make Lake Murray safer. On September 21, Stan Kiser was killed in a boating accident. His wife, Shawn Campbell Kiser, survived but lost a leg. … more

James Ben Holland,

90, of West Columbia died Nov. 20, 2019. Moseley Funeral Service was in charge. more

Go!

EVENTS Blood Drive: Oct. 28, 2-7 pm at St. David Lutheran Church, Family Life Center, 132 Saint David’s Church Rd, West Columbia 29170. All donors in Oct. will be entered for a … more

Golf is a healthy walk

GOLF Local golf courses are in amazing playing shape. Most are a bit dry, but quite frankly, we had plenty of rain in the spring and summer which makes for pristine … more

Claude W. “Sonny” Jacobs,

75, of West Columbia has died. Temples-Halloran Funeral Home was in charge. more

news in brief

Man arrested on child porn charge Vince Randall Newton, 35,  of West Columbia has been arrested on a  charge connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators received … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

By Scoop Bellune Q: What is the best day to go to the beach? A: Sunday, of course! Q: Which is the building is the largest? A: The library because it has the most stories. Q: What do … more

A recipe for a friend

Cookin’ with THE CHRONICLE This recipe is dedicated to my sweet friend Edie Varn – she loves meringue. I used to attempt to bring them back from Europe in my suitcase. They, … more

Larick is ready for Senior Open

GOLF Steve Larick will be playing again in the 2019 USGA Senior Open. This will be his 3rd USGA major championship appearance in 4 years on what is now called the … more

South Carolina to receive $78 million from big tobacco

South Carolina has secured $78,723,031.53 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Payment. In 1998, the Attorney General’s Office joined 45 other States, the District of … more

Dominion has some explaining to do

To those of us who followed Dominion Energy’s takeover of SC Electric & Gas, the withdrawal of their $1,000 bribe was no surprise. We knew that could cost them up to $727 million if every … more

Green Industry board members elected

The members of the South Carolina Green Industry Association elected their 2019-2020 Board of Directors Jan. 29 - Feb. 1. Members elected Travis Higingbottom of Lexington to the Board of … more

SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION PRESEASON RANKINGS

(BOYS) CLASS 5A 1. Wando 2. Dutch Fork 3. Nation Ford 4. Clover 5. River Bluff 6. Chapin 7. J.L. Mann 8. Northwestern 9. Socastee 10. James Island Charter CLASS 3A … more

Protect against scams

Koon's watch As the new year approaches, we’re hearing about some new twists to some old scams. We’ve taken reports before about someone calling and pretending … more

Read a sample of ‘The Gift of the Magi’

$1.87. That was all. She had put it aside, one cent and then another and then another, in her careful buying of meat and other food. Della counted it 3 times. $1.87. And the next day would be … more

How business owners can protect clients, employees

Businesses can be as vulnerable to shooters as schools and other places. Retired Marine sniper and small arms instructor Orvel Ronk told the West Metro Rotary Club about what businesses and … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Famous Quotes About Writing and Writers From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put. - Winston Churchill I wrote a few children’s books. … more

The color of the month is pink

health wanted This month we are supporting the battle against breast cancer. Make pink your favorite color. Breast cancer hits close to home for me. My grandmother … more

ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUTCH FORK The second annual Dutch Fork baseball golf program will take place Sept. 22 at Northwoods Golf Club in Columbia. The tournament will benefit the Silver Foxes’ baseball … more

Schools may choose shooter insurance

Lexington County educators are considering an option on protection. Some districts across the country are buying “active-assailant” insurance for legal costs and other expenses in case of … more

LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH/ PANCAKES SCHEDULE

THURSDAY - MACON BACON 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY - at Savannah Bananas 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY - SAVANNAH BANANAS 7:05 p.m. MONDAY - at Macon Bacon 7 p.m. … more

Why aren’t more roads being repaired?

Gas taxes seem to go up and up and less work gets done. Fellow taxpayers north of Rock Hill are bracing for $3 billion in road building debt. A new North Carolina law permits public servants to … more

Local students help families with cancer

Paying it forWard It is refreshing to hear that many young people do good for others. Chronicle reader Paulette Criscione, founder of Cancer of Many Colors and a survivor herself, … more

Kids can eat free as part of Seamless Summers meals program

Lexington 2 and Sodexo have announced hours and locations for this summer’s federally funded child nutrition program that provides free, nutritious meals through the months when youth are out of … more
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