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Lexington mayor to seek re-election, council tensions flare after resort plans fall apart

Lexington’s mayor, who was key in the push for a now seemingly abandoned lakefront resort, will run for re-election in November, while members of Town Council continue to argue about how the project was handled. more

Lexington reaches milestone in decommissioning problematic water treatment plant

A water treatment plant the Town of Lexington has been working to decommission since 2020 — and which sent untreated wastewater flowing into a local creek for 11 days earlier this year — recently reached a new milestone in its shutdown process. more

Irmo approves electronic participation for Town Council. Who else allows it?

The Town of Irmo is now one of many municipalities statewide that allow for electronic participation by officials during government meetings. more

Project to bring lakefront resort to Lexington is over

Smallwood Cove appears to be dead. more

Course takes shape for Saluda River Greenway connecting Lake Murray to Columbia

The Lexington Chamber got an update on progress to extend the Saluda River Greenway all the way to the Lake Murray Dam at its July 11 Business Over Breakfast meeting. more

Lexington school board hears from supporters of teacher accused of teaching CRT

A Chapin teacher, who had previously heard calls for her removal after being accused of teaching critical race theory, received an outpouring of support at a July 17 Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board meeting. more

Greg Leon was deemed not to be a suicide risk before being found dead in his cell

Gregorio Leon III was evaluated by mental health professionals before he died of a suspected suicide July 14, according to the state Department of Corrections. more

Cayce redistricting delay highlights nebulous legal standard for process

A new delay in Cayce’s redistricting process will push the municipality’s updates to its City Council map until after the coming November election, highlighting a lack of specificity in election law. more

Truck has pumped downtown Lexington sewage for months, town taking legal action to fix line

The Town of Lexington is in the midst of a legal dispute as it seeks to fix a sewer issue that’s been impacting downtown for months. more

How does Lexington County ID skeletal remains?

If there’s one thing crime shows have taught the public, it’s how advanced technology has become in the world of law enforcement.  more

Lexington County, Town Councils discuss annexation, traffic concerns with proposed resort

The Town of Lexington marked a first as it continues to debate a proposed lakefront resort. more

Lexington council approves traffic study to assess controversial lakefront resort

Lexington Town Council voted to go ahead with a new traffic study in the area slated for a proposed lakefront resort July 10 amid continued controversy over the project. more

Lexington paint store keeps selling after truck drives through front of building

A Lexington business is dealing with damage after a truck drove through its front window. more

Daughter of River Bluff principal, injured in Hawaii car wreck, continues recovery

The principal of a local high school and his family are set to return from Hawaii after a car accident that seriously injured his daughter. more

All students at 3 Lexington County districts set to receive free meals

All Lexington County school districts are again participating in a federal program that offers students no-cost meals. more

Biden touts economic accomplishments, $60M manufacturing investment in West Columbia

The president, who flew into Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a quick visit to a nearby manufacturing facility, was in town to tout his “Bidenomics” policies to stimulate the economy and spotlight a $60 million investment from Enphase Energy. more

Keep your pets safe during the Lexington County summer heat

As temperatures continue to rise in Lexington County, protecting your pet is a must. more

Photos: Chronicle celebrates Lexington’s Best

More than 200 joined the Chronicle June 29 as we took to the Ndoki Lodge at the Riverbanks Zoo to celebrate the winners of our annual reader poll to honor the best things about living in Lexington County. more

West Columbia brewery sued over outdoor concerts, city adjusts noise ordinance

With a West Columbia brewery having been sued due to the noise from its outdoor concerts, the city has passed a change to its noise ordinance. more

The Catch-Up: New Lexington County steakhouse, hot pot restaurant open for business

A pair of anticipated Lexington County restaurants are open. more

Pushback continues after Chapin High teacher accused of teaching CRT

Residents continue to speak out over a Chapin teacher’s curriculum. more

Continued debate over Lexington resort leads to unprecedented town-county work session

Continued debate over a proposed Lexington lakefront resort will move on to an unprecedented forum later this month. more

New Lexington County restrictions could ban shooting fireworks outside of holidays

Lexington County residents celebrating with fireworks will face new restrictions from an ordinance that appears to be headed for passage by Lexington County Council. more

Alodia’s owner responds to accusations about unpaid employees, hopes to reopen restaurant

Amid a temporary closure and allegations that former employees went unpaid, the owner of Lexington’s Alodia’s Cucina Italiana is pushing back against what’s been said about his restaurant. more

Daughter of River Bluff principal has successful surgery after Hawaii car accident

The daughter of a Lexington principal injured in a car accident in Hawaii had a successful surgery on her neck July 2. more
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