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SCDHEC shares plans to protect nearly 2 million affected by PFAS after EPA announces new drinking water standard

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first-ever National Drinking Water Standard as part of its commitment to combat PFAS pollution, and South Carolina Department of … more

The Catch-up: Lexington High School student receives $40,000 scholarship from Amazon

Lexington High School student Camila Rivera de Jesús received a $40,000 scholarship from Amazon to study computer science or engineering in the fall. more

Lexington restores road maintenance agreements with Cayce, West Columbia and Springdale

Lexington County Council took action at the April 23 meeting to address the concerns of local municipalities about the cancellation of a decades-long road maintenance agreement. The council … more

Lexington One now designated as Purple Star district

Lexington School District 1 received a special achievement at Lexington High School on Monday, April 29. The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) officially recognized Lexington One as a Purple … more

S.C. Philharmonic brings classical music to local prisons to 'cultivate healing'

Last week, the South Carolina Philharmonic orchestra became an important part of an intriguing new program. Teaming with Arts Capacity, a charitable 501(c)3 which focuses on bringing live chamber … more

Town of Lexington welcomes Budweiser Clydesdales

The Budweiser Clydesdales made their first ever appearance in the Town of Lexington on April 25. more

April is Autism Awareness Month; Lexington area parents say community is key

One in 36. This is the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the number of children who have been identified as being on the autism spectrum. more

The Catch-up: New principal named for Carolina Springs Middle School

Patrice Green, currently an assistant principal at Clover High School in Clover, S.C., will replace Brice Cockfield as principal of Carolina Springs Middle School effective July 1, 2024. Green, … more

Lexington welcomes ‘80s hitmakers A Flock Of Seagulls

If you ask a random group of Gen Xers what comes to mind when they hear the phrase, "’80s Music,” the odds are pretty good that at least one of them will bring up A Flock Of Seagulls. more

Young Professionals named Lexington Chronicle's Top 20 Under 40

Here they are: the Chronicle’s 2024 Top 20 Under 40 in Lexington County! more

Lexington County municipalities unite for road maintenance change

Representatives of Lexington County’s 18 municipalities gathered for an unusual meeting on May 19 to address the on-going conflicts with Lexington County Council on road maintenance issues. … more

Shiniqua Mays is the Lexington County School District 3 teacher of the year

The Lexington County School District 3 teacher of the year for the current school year is busy molding young minds at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School … more

The Catch-up: Cayce Elementary holds 4th Unified Day

Cayce Elementary held their 4th Unified Day this past week. As part of being a Special Olympics School, the goal of Unified Day is to “provide an opportunity for students. more

Lexington area dance companies team up for Starlight Gala April 19

Typically, on the weekends, the Icehouse Amphitheater is the place to go for live rock, soul or country bands. The stage is usually set up with drums and amps for rockers or honky-tonkers or funk fiends. more

April is Autism Awareness Month. This Midlands Tech student encourages individuality

One in 36. This is the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the number of children who have been identified as being on the autism spectrum disorder. more

Lexington Medical Center opens new facilities, honors nurses

Lexington Medical Center has opened up the doors to two more facilities in the Midlands. more

Georgetown, S.C. superintendent Price selected for Lexington One superintendent-elect, superintendent positions

Keith Price has been selected as the superintendent-elect/superintendent for Lexington County School District One. “We are delighted to announce Mr. Keith Price as our new … more

Former Lexington 1 superintendent Little to be next Midlands Tech president

Gregory D. Little will be Midlands Technical College’s seventh president. The Midlands Technical College Commission made the selection after four finalists, including Vicky Wood, … more

S.C. Senate passes bipartisan proposal to decrease sales of illegal e-cigarettes

In light of increased numbers of e-cigarettes being confiscated from school-aged children, the South Carolina Senate has passed a bipartisan proposal that aims to crack down on the number of illegal … more

The Catch-up: Lexington Mental Health Center to partner with West Columbia, Cayce Police Departments for new program

The Lexington County Mental Health Center recently announced a partnership with the West Columbia and Cayce Police Department to have a mental health professional from the center work alongside … more

6 Lexington County restaurants received C grades in January

Six Lexington County restaurants received a C grade, the lowest food grade given out by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, during the month of January. more

Cheers for charity at comedy benefit show at Old Mill

Comedy for charity takes the stage at Old Mill Brewpub April 12 for a 90-minute show. A T & Love events hosts their first comedy benefit event with all ticket proceeds going towards Camp … more

New York Voices join the S.C. Jazz Masterworks Ensemble at the Harbison Theatre April 13

The S.C. Jazz Masterworks Ensemble is a powerful group. An 18-piece big jazz band made up of some of the best players in the region, they make a skilled, powerful case for the state of modern jazz … more

Lexington County fire departments are a part of Fire Safe South Carolina

Lexington County Fire Service, Cayce Fire Department, Irmo Fire District and West Columbia Fire Department received Fire Safe South Carolina 2023 Community Designation from Fire Safe South Carolina … more

S.C. Housing relaunches, reinvigorates statewide rental housing search tool

COLUMBIA – S.C. Housing announces the launch of SCHousingSearch.com, a user-friendly rental search website designed to streamline the process of finding rental properties across South Carolina. … more
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