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 … ...

What must it have been like for firefighters on Sept. 11, 2001? Retired New York firefighter Rick Doran shared his experience Saturday at the Wagener Fire Department’s 20 year anniversary … ...

For the 1st time since a new classification was added in the SC High School League, a team other than Lexington was crowned Region 5-5A girls’ golf champion. Chapin High School earned a … ...

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 Okra Strut The Town of Irmo invites you to Moore Park (7473 Church St.) for the first day of their biggest annual event, the Okra Strut. The Strut is celebrating 50 years in … DI ...

Life on Death Row Tim Jones awaits an execution that may take years to come about. The father of 5 who killed his children in their Red Bank home is scheduled to be … ...

GOLF The 28th season is underway of the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission’s Winter Youth Golf Tour. Opening day was fun. This family golf program’s roots … ...

Lexington County Council has re-enacted its 6-month home building moratorium. Building Industry Association officials believe the council’s building ban action violated Judge Debra … ...

Special to the Chronicle Medical University of South Carolina President David Cole receives $974,795 a year. He is eligible for an “additional performance-based pay” of up to $150,000, … ...

The Daniel Island News has been purchased by a group whose history with South Carolina newspapers dates back to the 1890s.

County residents will pay up to 72% more for curbside pickup starting Dec. 31. Certain rural areas will even lose pickup services. This is due to new curbside collection service contracts. … ...

HOLY COW! HISTORY If you are of a certain age, you’ll remember a time when smoking was everywhere. Cigarettes were as common as ants at a picnic. Wherever you … ...

You never know when a formative childhood experience can have a lasting legacy. Consider the impact of a toddler’s harrowing trip 150 years ago. That experience is still influencing young lives ...