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PGA Golf Show Preview

Brad Frick, Jared Beard, John Brock, Chase Butler, Phil Canders, Rob Thames, Mike Ramsey, Ken Taylor, Ishaan Vasudeva, Doug Brown and myself traveled together to the annual PGA Merchandising Show … more

Grandma’s sewing machine

Down South Down South Back around 1965 a fashion craze swept through high school. Cranberry, button-down shirts emerged as “the” shirt to have. Like other young … more

The more you use it, the more you have

Are You Strong? There is a passage paraphrased from The Talmud that I find particularly interesting. Iron is strong, but fire melts it. Fire is strong, but water … more

Encouragement for the sick

Church Buzz What would you do if you had an incurable, debilitating disease? You could have a pity party, but that’s no real help. I have several friends who … more

Thieves can steal your car key fob code

TECH TALK Technology meant to make our lives easier doesn’t always meet that need Did you know, for instance, that your key fob could let a thief steal your car? … more

Candidate withdraws at Lexington 2 forum

Lexington District 2 School Board candidate Denise Setzler withdrew earlier this week. She said it would give other candidates who are challenging incumbents a better chance to win. Another … more

What was Helen of Troy’s secret?

How did women in ages past check their appearances? They picked up polished copper and bronze mirrors to apply homemade mineral paste makeup to make themselves beautiful. A woman’s quest … more

DEATH NOTICES

Wanda Cooper Amick, 77, of Gaston died Aug. 1, 2018. Pauline Lavergne Arrieta, 92, of Irmo died Aug. 4, 2018. Dunbar Funeral Home was in charge. “L.B.” James Edward Bonner … more

My adventure with wakeboarding on Lake Murray

I walked into my first wake-boarding lesson feeling quite nervous. Would I be unteachable? Let me catch you up. I was going wakeboarding for the first time. I have never gone skiing, never … more

No Lexington tax increase this year

Handmade homage Town of Lexington officials plan no property tax increase this year. The Town Council approved its 2018-2019 spending plan for the year that started July 1. The … more

Planning to take a stay-cation?

Many Lexington County families are reconsidering summer vacation plans. Regular unleaded gas is at $2.45 a gallon at discount stations and headed for $3. That’s forcing many to cancel that trip to … more

WKHS football camp starts next week

Around Red Bank White Knoll High School’s summer Football Camp happens next week, June 14-16, at the White Knoll High School campus on Platt Springs Road. It’s open to rising 2nd to rising … more

Metro Airport names a new chief

Our airport commissioners are promoting from within. Michael Gula will move up to executive director of Columbia Metropolitan Airport. He has been director of operations, planning and facilities … more

Cayce Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run

The Cayce Police Department is investigating a vehicle hit and run that left a Cayce man dead. Per a press release from a city spokesperson, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 on the 1200 block … 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. THURSDAY — NOV. 11 Mac … more

Airport Extends Runway, Hopes to Expand Business

Per The Post and Courier, Lexington County plans to expand the runway at its general aviation airport. The changes will come in the next year, with the hope being to accommodate larger plans and … more

DOING THE OKRA STRUT

Young dancers show their strut in the Irmo Okra Strut parade last Saturday under clear skies and cool weather. VAL AUGUSTINE PHOTO more

Making bankers rich

For many years my wife has had a famous outdoor store Mastercard. The interest rate has been 9.9% which I thought was kind of high. New cards are being offered at around 14% to 30%. The other … more

Aristotle’s art of persuasion

Do you want a prime prospect to go for your latest offer? Aristotle taught there were 3 keys to persuade someone else to do something important. The great thinker’s 3 keys were credibility, … more

Cell phone makers investigated

H ave you ever broken your cell phone? All it takes is one wrong drop. Was it difficult to get it repaired? The Federal Trade Commission will investigate restrictions phone makers put on … more

We can all take a patriotic bow

This may be something to brag about over the 4th. South Carolina is among the most patriotic in the US. According to the latest research, we are 1st in civics education requirements. … more

Perfect weather for Memorial Day

More than 300 people gathered in perfect weather Memorial Day to honor our nations fallen service members at the Pelion Ruritan Clubs Veterans Memorial Service. The SC Patriot Guard Riders stood … more

Could SC elections be rigged?

Sen. Shane Massey aims to assure state and local elections can’t be rigged. The Senate Majority Leader who represents Lexington County is concerned by the elections commissioners and director … more

Edith Eidson Worthy

Edith Eidson Worthy, 90, of Lexington died March 4, 2021. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home was in charge. more

OTHER NEWS TO KNOW

MAN ARRESTED ON SEX CRIMES Damon C. Dorman, 22, of Pelion faces 5 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Dorman was arrested Jan. 27. He is charged with 2 counts of sexual … more
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