So, a semi-colon actually can be used with a conjunction; HOWEVER, .................. I remember that certain doctor, if I am not mistaken, has previously confronted my friendly post (hey guys) and grammar on the same issue before. First, he did not like my "hey guys" for it excluded females, and then he went on about the semi-colon in my casual sentence. Having said that, I am not suggesting you are the same person but that you may be going way over board with your grammar lectures here. Just as I've been reminded what this thread is about, i'd point out to you that the person this topic is in memory of has not been exactly for such lessons as you offer on the board.

FTinPRC: (first reply)
A semicolon cannot be used in combination with a conjunction..

FTinPRC: (second reply)
Two independent clauses can be combined with a semi-colon OR a conjunction. They many NOT be
combined with a comma: "comma-splice".