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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IN CHRONICLE COUNTRY

The Gray Collegiate football team makes its entrance onto Midlands Sports Complex. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE Gray Collegiate’s Devin Johnson with the 33-yard touchdown run. THOMAS GRANT JR. … more

Surviving a crisis

Normally I would rather talk with you about what’s on your mind. Since we are a 6 months into this pandemic, you deserve a progress report on whether this little newspaper is going to be … more

The LEED racket picks our pockets

It’s a shame to see money wasted in the name of energy conservation. That’s what happens when sensible energy-saving measures are wrapped up in politically correct nonsense, gross exaggeration … more

A chicken lickin’

Do you think the South Carolina Gamecocks fear playing Clemson at Death Valley? If you were a Lamecock, would you welcome another chicken lickin’ like the Tigers have been doling out since … more

The Corleys of Cornwall

Last week I spoke with Uncle Weldon who lives with his wife Virginia in south west England at St. Issey, Cornwall. I hadn’t spoken with them in quite awhile since Aunt Bam died last year. … more

Got a covid-19 legal question?

The South Carolina Bar has opened a toll-free legal assistance covid-19 hotline. Callers may dial 1-833- 958-2266 toll-free and leave a message with brief details and contact information. … more

Mortgage payment holiday

Lexington County homeowners are in for a break. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to have your mortgage payments reduced or suspended for up to 12 months. Federal regulators, … more

Deputies to practice social distancing

We interact with the public in everything we do. That’s a part of the customer service we’re committed to provide everyone in the community. We’re also committed to protecting the … more

Use your antique fish forks, even in serving humble food

O ne of the interesting aspects of the British and American table tops of the 1870s is the intense desire to have silver and porcelain objects crafted for specific foods. The beginnings of this … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

A modern-day Rip Van Winkle slept for 20 years. Upon awakening, he immediately called his broker. “What’s the stock market done the past 20 years?” he inquired. With the aid of a … more

Got your bags packed yet?

Talking Points Resolved to do more traveling in 2020? You can without busting your budget. Price of Travel and TripAdvisor looked at destinations with the most bang … more

news in brief

Gaston shooter arrested in Charlotte A West Columbia man wanted for shooting a Gaston man is in custody. Thanks to a Crimestoppers tip, members of a US Marshals Service task force took … more

Albert Joseph French Sr.,

82, of Lexington died Nov. 18, 2019. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge. more

Prosecutor wants ex-lawmaker to go to prison

Special prosecutor David Pascoe wants to undo a plea deal he agreed to. Pascoe said he was “blindsided” when he agreed to no prison time in the corruption trial of former Lexington lawmaker … more

How do teacher salaries compare?

South Carolina teachers have good reason to be upset. They make far less than the national average, recent SC School Report Card data shows. The average teacher in SC makes $53,677 compared to the … more

William Howard “Bogo” Anderson,

78, of Lexington died Sept. 14, 2019. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

Take Down a Tantalizing Tailgate

A flavorful, exotic spin No tailgate is complete without a game day staple: burgers. For a twist on tradition, try serving a different style of beef to give guests a new take on an all-time … more

Dragonflies: Nature’s fighter jets

Down South Down South My grandmother called them snake doctors. Whatever name dragonflies go by, they’re deceptive creatures. I say deceptive because of what a … more

Wait for a letter announcing jury duty

TECH TALK Have you ever been summoned for jury duty? If so, you know official jury paperwork comes through the mail. For Federal cases, you may get a letter which directs you … more

Learn to code for free

TECH TALK Have you an aspiring software developer or web designer in your family? SC Codes is an online learning platform which launched in September of 2018. It was … more

Murder trial costs piling up

With more than 100 witnesses, Tim Jones’ murder trial costs are growing. Taxpayers will be responsible for prosecution costs and some defense costs. Licensed clinical social worker … more

This was America’s deadliest fire

We were all horrified recently when fire extensively damaged historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Fortunately, nobody died in that blaze. It was a much different story with the biggest and … more

The Art of Healing

Lexington Medical Center, in partnership with the Columbia Museum of Art, sponsored the 10th Annual Art of Healing on February 12. Art of Healing is a juried art competition for Lexington County … more

White Knoll names first Hall of Fame

Around rEd BAnK White Knoll High School recently announced the members of its inaugural Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame class, featuring both student-athletes and coaches. … more

Lawmakers vote to cut rates $151M

SC senators were to vote this week to save Dominion ratepayers $151 million. A Senate subcommittee plans a public hearing on Senate Bill 110 introduced by Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey. … more
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