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Father donates free boating classes

The Lake Murray Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering free boating safety classes thanks to a special donation. Marek Giurk of Charlotte, NC, made a generous donation to Lake Murray Flotilla 12-3 in … more
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Of liars and lost causes

J ust when I thought the political nonsense in Washington was going to take a brief respite, I concluded that it is simply business as usual. The only break is until the next news cycle. … more

Lexington officer named employee of the year

A patrolman with the Lexington Police Department has been named the Art Rish Employee of the Year. Patrolman First Class Kimberly Honeycutt was chosen by her peers as the 2019 recipient. … more
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Does state need new disabled jobs agency?

YOUR TAXES AT WORK A bill to create a new government agency has stirred early lawmakers’ questions. The bill would set up a 17-member commission to help provide … more
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Patricia “Pat” Rich Galvin,

87, of Irmo died Nov. 25, 2019. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

Bring us your unused, expired pills

Koon's Watch On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 am to 2 pm the Sheriff’s Department will be accepting unused and unwated prescription medications. Bring your pills and … more
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Take me out to the State Fair

For the first time in SC State Fair history, you’ll be able to get boiled peanuts. The Lexington County Blowfish have been selected to provide SC Home Grown Hot Boiled Peanuts for fair goers … more

Fred H. Carter Jr.,

89, West Columbia died Sept. 17, 2019. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. more

Ex-SCDOT commissioner nabbed in online sting

Lexchront@yahoo.com A team working undercover to expose a sex crimes operation nabbed former SC Department of Transportation Commissioner John Hardee. Hardee, 72, was booked into … more
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Young women’s competition is here

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY If you see young ladies around town who are wearing name tags, welcome them to Lexington. They are participants in the Distinguished Young … more
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It’s a day to honor our great heritage

AROUND LEXINGTON COUNTY It’s the 4th of July and time to celebrate America’s birthday. Show your patriotism by flying the flag and attending Gilbert’s 61st Peach … more
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The violent end of 5 children’s lives

Tim Jones’ children died frightening deaths, a forensic pathologist testified. Dr. Janice Ross found: • Merah died by “homicidal violence.” • Elias was strangled, and ruled … more
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How faith started a new business in Lexington

Joshua Standridge grew up in Lexington and attended local schools. A self-described “regular kid,” he played football at Lexington High and had typical jobs at Rush’s, McCallister’s and … more
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5 Second rule: Do it anyway

Are you making progress with your new year’s resolutions? Now that the pollen is starting to fall, your big plans to get in shape may seem like a distant memory. Let’s face it: You may … more
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Stay hungry even when you’re well fed

BEHIND THE MIKE It is hard to be hungry when you are well fed. How do we motivate ourselves and others? That is one of the big challenges that managers everywhere face … more
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Still thinking of retiring to Florida?

Talking Points Most of us would like to imagine our golden years will be filled with safety, financial security and relaxation. The 50 million Americans who are 65 and older today … more
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Chronicle Country teams to host playoff openers

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING 2019 S.C. HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE WRESTLING PLAYOFFS (Rounds 1 & 2) SATURDAY’S MATCHES (CLASS 5A) Location: … more
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Lexington educators to help rebuild school in Puerto Rico

2 Lexington County educators will travel to Puerto Rico to help with Hurricane Maria recovery efforts. Luke Clamp, principal of River Bluff High School, and Erica Page, assistant principal of … more
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Avoid fraud during the holidays

Koon's watch Food and football will likely be top priorities for many on Thanksgiving. But safety and security should be top of mind for anyone heading out for holiday … more
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Bronc riding: A female sport

HOLY COW! HISTORY Mark Powell is on family leave. This column is reprinted from 2017. It was a simple idea: if Americans couldn’t travel … more
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2 die in car chase

A pair of unidentified car theft suspects died in a crash at the State Farmers Market Monday. The 2 were fleeing a Lexington County deputy who spotted their stolen car near Gaston. Their car hit a … more

The Stephensons

GOLF Charles Stephenson now has both of his daughters playing college golf. His oldest, Lauren, is a senior at Alabama while his youngest Hannah is a freshman at Lander. … more

A 9-year Kenya mission

Church Buzz Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church has worked for 9 years in partnership with a Kenya orphanage. Lonnie Wehunt told me it started when a church member connected … more

Chronicle Country teams emerge as state champions

On July 15, the Chapin Talon 11U baseball team won the Global World Series championship at Tyger River Park in Spartan-burg. It was the second straight title for the Talon, who won last year as … more
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