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Chapin/Newberry closing in on third state title

RECOGNITION A third trip in six years to the American Legion Southeast Regional is a victory away for Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24. Having wrapped up the Midlands Region … more
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SCE&G in hot water over Congaree River tar

SCE&G is in trouble with more than just ratepayers now. The utility last year was found responsible for cleaning up century-old coal tar at the bottom of the Congaree River between Lexington … more

Get your kid a job

AROUND TOWN Is your adult child living in your basement, eating like there’s no tomorrow and sleeping till noon? The latest good news is that we now have more job … more
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‘Watering hole’ attacks can hurt

You’ve heard of malware, but do you know how it gets onto your computer? We don’t have to manually save viruses anymore. Passively viewing even legitimate sites can cause problems. These … more

No monopolies means no regulators

Office of Regulatory Staff members have a right to be annoyed with the Public Disservice Commission. The rest of us have a right to be at the least incensed. These highly-paid commissioners … more

Chamber Events and Veterans Celebrated

O ur Lexington chamber hosted Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette at the November Business Over Breakfast meeting. The breakfast, catered by Eggs Up Grill’s John Aun and sponsored by Safe Credit Union, also … more
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Irmo Community Park Could Double in Size if Land Purchase Passes Due Diligence

Community Park of Irmo could double in size if the town council approves a sale proposal for 10 acres of land adjacent to the property. But it would be costly. The price sought for the … more
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When the Blackbirds called on Kentucky

Something about birds makes them a perfect fit with Halloween’s scary vibe. Think Edgar Allan Poe’s classic “The Raven” and Alfred Hitchcock’s chilling “The Birds.” Nearly 50 years … more

Congress’s trillion dollar sucker punch

W hat’s a “measly” trillion dollars? After reading your “Suckered by a $3.5 trillion scheme,” I found that credit card debt is approaching $1 trillion, student debt about $1.6 … more

Our economic recovery sets record

South Carolina is making a record-setting recovery. Last week’s unemploy Last week’s unemployment claims were lower than the week before, the best of all 50 states. Last week’s claims … more

Last few weekends

A s the summer starts to wind down, you want to squeeze every last drop out of lake time. We, at the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, want you and your family to enjoy every minute spent … more
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5 tips to prevent memory loss

Have you noticed lately you are forgetting things? Don’t know where the car keys are, your agenda, tv remote? You may be experiencing memory decline. Here are 5 tips to help prevent … more
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MAKES ‘DUE’

Before exiting the Cleveland Harley Park lockerroom this past Saturday following a 2-hour, 11-minute weather delay, Gilbert head baseball coach Ashley Burnett passed along a message to his players. … more
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Weekend hatchet attack

Lexington County deputies arrested a woman accused of attacking a man with a hatchet at a Red Bank home Saturday night. Andrea Grace Branham, 46, is charged with attempted murder and possession … more

How Biden could lower drug costs

Many Lexington County residents can’t afford their medications. About 50% of the sick in the US have this trouble, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. When patients stop filling … more
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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO AREA EVENTS

To submit events, the absolute deadline is Friday before publication. However, it is best to send items at least 2 weeks before your event date by email to lexingtonchronicle@gmail.com. You may also … more

Lexington 2 staying virtual until Jan. 15

The Lexington 2 School District will continue virtualonly classes until Jan. 15, after the MLK student holiday. Students who have opted to attend in-person classes will attend school 5 days a … more
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SHOP THE TOWN OF Batesburg-Leesville

The Chronicle’s Cindy Johnson highlights some of her favorite businesses in Batesburg-Leesville. You don’t want to miss Christmas in Leesville on Dec. 4 from 6-8 pm. There will be a … more

DEATH NOTICES

Miriam Joyce Alewine, 91, of Lexington died Nov. 12, 2020. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. John J. Bouknight, 93, of Chapin died Nov. 13, 2020. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in … more

Quail flies to War Eagle Stadium

The Quail hung out with War Eagles and Hens this week. I flew to Wagener for the Wagener-Salley vs. Denmark-Olar football game. This is the 1st chance that I have had to see the War Eagles in action … more
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State lags in repairing bad roads, bridges

The state has spent $15.6 million repairing Lexington County roads. Those are state roads only and represent 42.6% of promised county paving projects. The money comes from increased gas … more
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RESULTS

Airport 20, Midland Valley 0 Brookland-Cayce 41, Fox Creek 6 Chapin 47, Lower Richland 26 Dutch Fork 66, White Knoll 0 Gray Collegiate 27, Batesburg-Leesville 20 Irmo 63, … more

Our weather’s growing nippy

Could it be fall? We have enjoyed the cooler temperatures this week. The calendar says Tuesday, Sept. 22, is the 1st day of autumn. We are right in sync with the season. It is time for pumpkins, … more
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Saluting local golfers

Golf is a wonderful form of therapy in these challenging times with the covid-19 social distancing requirements. Many establishments are restricted and limited to opening during the quarantine, … more
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County will observe Veterans Day

I applaud the Lexington County Council for not eliminating Veterans Day from the county holiday schedule. Veterans wrote a blank check to the United States of America for an amount up to and … more
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