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Understanding your compassion

I recently heard this on a conservative talk-radio station: Liberal compassion is getting more people on food stamps who can’t make enough money. Conservative compassion is getting more people … more
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Let’s stop all the vandals

Around ChApin & irmo Vandals and thieves love unlocked cars, homes, and open garages. What items do you leave out at night in the yard that could be stolen? Do you have a … more
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Robert John Maghan, III

LEXINGTON—Robert “Bob” John Maghan, age 82, passed away December 14, 2019, in Lexington County. Born November 26, 1937, in Tacoma Park, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert John Maghan, … more

Wayne Lanier Corbett,

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

County ambulances to get new colors

Lexington County’s Ambulances are getting a makeover in 2020. The new graphics will be bright yellow-green, blue and white. The county said the colors would increase the visibility of EMS … more
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Middle-schooler wins Junior Olympic gold

A student of karate since the age of 6, Beechwood Middle Sixth Grader Nathan W. DuBose won multiple medals at the AAU Junior Olympic Games, held July 27–28. Performing in front of hundreds of … more

It’s a Dog’s Life

Late one night in the insane asylum, one inmate shouted, “I am Napoleon.” Another said, “How do you know?” The first inmate said, “God told me.” Just then a voice from the … more
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Will you get a check?

The massive Equifax data breach in 2017 endangered millions of us. Breached information included social security numbers, names, dates of birth, addresses, credit card numbers, and, in some … more
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Hands on learning at museum

A rare spectacle

Down South Few people see them. Outside of naturalists, conservationists, a few artists, photographers, and writers, most people don’t even know they exist. William … more

Pinewood Derby winners announced

Gilbert Pack 60 Scouts held its annual Pinewood Derby race recently. For several months the Scouts worked hard to design their race cars to enter in the derby. We want to congratulate these Gilbert … more
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Watkins miraculous vanilla extract

Down South Down South Springs creaking, Granddad’s maroon Ford jounces down our long dirt driveway. Washouts make for a rough ride, but that doesn’t stop Granddad. … more
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‘Bo time’ over at Gilbert Senior Center

Around gilbert & summit Good morning this is the Gilbert-Summit Senior Center. How may I help you?” I always love to hear Bo Bogart answer the phone at the GSSC. Bogart … more
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To deal with worries you must let them go

In teaching stress management, a psychologist raised a glass of water and asked, “How heavy is this glass of water? The weight depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it’s not a … more

How our lawmakers pick regulators

our readers write I’m glad to be a new Chronicle subscriber although living in Edgefield County. I appreciate your commitment to examining issues and telling the truth. After reading … more

New director for county Elections Commission

Former director of the Lexington County Commission of Registration and Elections Dean Crepes has retired. Mary Brack is serving as acting director. Brack has been with the commission for 7 … more

Teachers wanted in District 2

Lexington 2’s annual Teacher Recruitment Fair is February 2. The district will once again offer a $2,500 signing bonus to teachers in select critical subject areas including secondary math and … more
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Make a great impression with dessert

Entrees might be the focal point of a meal, but dessert provides the final impression people will have after sitting down to break bread. Home cooks who want their guests to leave the dinner … more
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New business blossoms in West Columbia

West Columbia has issued 2,295 business licenses this year. That compares with 2,306 in all of 2017, according to Ellen Ravenell, who oversees business data. The numbers are close but five … more
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Spending plan may help economy

If you knew you could get $147 back if you spent $100, would you do it? County Councilman Darrell Hudson thinks the county should. And he has research to support it. Hudson wants to raise … more
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Woman’s Club to sponsor market

AROUND PELION The Pelion Woman’s Club will sponsor a Farmers & Craft Market June 23, 8 am-1 pm. If you are interested in obtaining a table for this event, contact … more
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Online resource helps voters gather info

There’s a new online tool to help voters. Vote411.org is a “one-stop shop” for statewide election information, according to the League of Women Voters of the Columbia area. It’s a … more
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OLD GRUMP

Most of us are ready to abolish the Public Disservice Commission. How they can rule consistently in favor of renegade utilities such as Carolina Water and SCE&G is almost beyond belief. It’s … more

WOOTEN WINS HOUSE DISTRICT 69

Stand-alone candidate Christ Wooten was officially elected May 1 to represent House District 69. Wooten received 506 out of 575 votes. The other 69 votes went to write-in candidates. House … more

Your Good Health

On Oct. 4, the Timberlake Ladies Golf Association graciously hosted their 2021 Rally Fore the Cure golf tournament to benefit Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Crystal Smith Breast Cancer Fund. … more
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