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Who will get shots & when

The Department of Health and Environmental Control released this vaccination schedule to the Chronicle this week. The schedule shows who will be in which phase, but when is subject to unexpected … more

Back to remote learning in January

Lexington 2 closes schools for a week All in-person Lexington 2 students will receive remote learning the 1st week back from winter break. Classes from Monday, Jan. 4, to Friday, Jan. 8, … more

3 District 5 schools closed Tuesday

Chapin, Irmo and Dutch Fork high schools closed Tuesday due to a high number of staff requesting leave. The decision to close school buildings to students was made out of an abundance of caution … more

Tucker Roundtree Morris

Tucker Roundtree Morris, an inquisitive, clever, and deeply kind soul beloved by his close family and many dear friends, passed away suddenly on October 26th, in Ward, South Carolina, at the age of … more

County honors our veterans

Many American flags waved in the wind as the 2020 Veterans Day Parade made its way down Main Street Sunday. Patriotism was at its best as tribute was paid to all veterans. Leading off the … more

Justice for data breach victims

Have you ever gone to a hospital owned or operated by Tennessee-based Community Health Systems or its subsidiary CHSPSC, LLC? If so, then you might be one of the 400,903 South Carolina residents … more

Clemson returns to action Saturday at home

Let’s take a look at Clemson’s Week 3 opponent, Virginia. The game is at 8 pm Saturday on the ACC Network. HEAD COACH: Since arriving at Virginia for the 2016 season, head coach Bronco … more

Masks are important to all of us

“If I die, I die.” Such is the attitude of the multitudes of Americans refusing to wear a mask during the covid-19 pandemic. Independent rhetoric accompanies their declarations to ignore … more

Dominion wants to cash in on you

You can bet that Dominion Energy’s bean counters were staying up late. They had to figure out how much the Virginia utility could afford to pay for hapless Lexington County-based SC Electric & … more

S.C. High School League settles on fall sports schedule

The ongoing covid-19 pandemic has resulted in another delay in the S.C. High School League football season. The Executive Committee voted unanimously 18-0 on Aug. 5 to adopt its revised return … more

Senior class came in for a major surprise

What we had in mind in our junior year at Lexington High was disrupted by covid-19 our senior year. Social distancing disrupted our community. Things in our homes were re-purposed and classroom … more

Gardening secrets

Growing up, I enjoyed watching my mother garden. I was curious as a child, asking “how do we make these grow?” My parents had the best tomatoes and peppers. Nothing beats … more

Blowie invites kids to read online

The Lexington County Blowfish Baseball Club encourages Lexington County children to read at home during the school closures. The Blowfish Reading Program enters its 16th year in 2020. Tens … more

NEWS IN BRIEF

Fort Jackson soldier dies A 29-year-old Connecticut Army National Guard Soldier died while attending basic combat training at Fort Jackson Tuesday. Fort Jackson medical personnel … more

Corona virus to affect consumers, manufacturers

Special to the Chronicle Corona virus’s economic impact here so far is minor. But manufacturers are likely to see problems as reduced production in China limits materials, says economist … more

Blown transformer closes Walmart

AROUND CAYCE, SPRINGDALE & WEST COLUMBIA The Walmart on Augusta Road in West Columbia was closed by the West Columbia Fire Department as a precautionary measure last … more

Restaurant owner justifies killing

A Mexican restaurant operator had good reason to kill his wife’s alleged lover. The “lover” had raped his wife and was threatening to harm their children. That’s the contention of … more

Coalition aims to lower suicides 20%

“There is nothing more important than the issue we are here to discuss.” Those were the opening words of South Carolina Suicide Prevention Coalition co-chair John Magill. Coalition … more

Elizabeth JoAnn Faile 81,

of Lexington died Nov. 25, 2019. Barr-Price Funeral Home was in charge. more

Cayce names new deputy chief

Major John E. “JJ” Jones, of Lexington, has been selected as the new Deputy Chief of the Cayce Department of Public Safety. Former Deputy Chief, James Crosland, was named Assistant City … more

Drought should not affect local produce prices

Southern Lexington County is suffering extreme drought conditions. Farmers in Edmund, Fairview, Gaston, Pelion, Swansea and Horse Neck are feeling it the most. The US Drought Monitor moved … more

Willie D. Wingard

LEXINGTON – Willie D. Wingard, widow of Hugh Seay Wingard, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Carroll Campbell Place in Lexington. She was born September 8, 1931. Willie was the … more

Homemade Nachos Worth the Hype

Whether you prefer watching your favorite teams in-person or on TV, tailgate season means it’s time to break out your party’s favorite foods from appetizers and snacks to all-out meals. Go long … more

Mt. Horeb poverty simulation

Church Buzz Poverty is a real problem in Lexington County. In fact, 14% of our residents live at or below the national poverty level. I didn’t know that. Did you? … more

Teacher earns NG certification

Around pelion Pelion Elementary’s Lauren W. McElveen recently earned her National Geographic Educator Certification. National Geographic offers this professional … more
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