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(NewsUSA) - Every Other Weekend by Anthony MohrShuttling between two fathers and coming of age at a time when divorce is rare and viewed as shocking, the author writes of living at the edges of what …

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June 1, 2023

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Republican presidential hopeful DeSantis makes first SC campaign stop in Lexington County

On June 2, a prime contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination made his first stop in South Carolina since announcing his candidacy, doing so in Lexington County.

Saluda Shoals Park greenway nearing completion after reconstruction project

The longest trail in the Saluda Shoals Park is set to reopen by the end of next month.

Public, council members question impact of proposed Lake Murray resort, how it came about

How Lexington came to be involved in a project to bring a nearly 94 acre mixed-use development and resort to the shores of Lake Murray is among the mounting concerns surrounding the effort.

A year after setting intent to start one, Gilbert makes ‘baby steps’ to police department

Two Lexington County towns continue to work toward getting their own police department, while the state Law Enforcement Division continues to use one of the town’s former schools as a training site.

The Catch-Up: West Columbia pride bar settles on new name

What the Chronicle believes is West Columbia’s first and only pride bar has settled on a permanent new name after changing ownership earlier this year.

More than 2,400 people, departments from 7 states celebrate fallen Irmo firefighter

Firefighters from at least seven states along with various politicians, first responders, family and community members gathered May 31 to celebrate the life of an Irmo firefighter who died in the line of duty.

Local sports

Two local coaches earn coach of the year honors

Two Lexington County high school head coaches earned coach of the year honors this week.

Nightmare ninth inning beats the Blowfish

A seven-run top of the ninth doomed the Blowfish during their 10-4 loss to the Owls.

American Leadership Academy adds to baseball, football coaching staffs

American Leadership Academy announced the addition of a head baseball coach and football defensive coordinator for their inaugural teams starting next season.

11 players named to Chronicle’s 2023 All-County Girls Soccer team

The Chronicle tabbed eleven players to the 2023 All-County Girls Soccer team.

10 Lexington County softball players earn All-State honors

Ten Lexington County softball players from seven different schools earned South Carolina High School Sports League All-State honors this week for their performances in the 2023 season.

Lexington County Blowfish beat Bigfoots in season opener

The Lexington County Blowfish opened up the 2023 season with an 8-4 win over the Boone Bigfoots.

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Republican presidential hopeful DeSantis makes first SC campaign stop in Lexington County

Two local coaches earn coach of the year honors

Nightmare ninth inning beats the Blowfish

Saluda Shoals Park greenway nearing completion after reconstruction project