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Lexington Police, Serve and Connect continue Thanksgiving outreach event

Six years ago, the Lexington Police Department first helped people in the community receive a Thanksgiving meal while als providing resources to live a better life. more
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Photos: Pelion Peanut Party boiled and paraded again

The Pelion Peanut Party was back for another year Nov. 3 and 4. more
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Pelion Peanut Party keeps bringing town together after all these years

Small South Carolina towns abound with food-centered festivals. For Pelion, it’s the annual Peanut Party. more
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Lexington community theater takes on ‘Addams Family’ for the first time

Lexington’s resident community theater is taking on a classic cartoon turned TV show turned movie turned Broadway musical. more
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Photos: Woofstock featured doggies in costume, raised money for their care

For the second year, the Humane Society of South Carolina raised funds to support its efforts caring for animals in the state with its Woofstock event. more
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The ideas behind some of Lexington’s Main Street scarecrows

For a second year, Lexington businesses are engaging in some friendly competition and decorating downtown for October. more
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Photos: Gilbert hosts food festival 'Spooktacular'

Halloween spirit and delicious aromas were in the air at Gilbert Community Park as the Foodees Food and Culture Festival returned to Lexington County for the second time this year with a three-day Spooktacular. more
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New Brookland Tavern explains why it’s leaving West Columbia for Five Points

What was previously the longest continuously running music club in Lexington County will be moving across the Congaree River. more
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Lexington farm looks to bring back heirloom pumpkin, once the local go-to for pies

The Dutch Fork pumpkin was once the preferred pumpkin for pies in South Carolina. And while that tradition has faded over time, one business is bringing it back to Lexington County. more
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Lexington's Big Thursday keeps giving meaningful twist to Carolina-Clemson rivalry

The Carolina-Clemson rivalry captivates attention statewide each year. It’s also the crux of a perennial local fundraiser. more
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Photos: Lexington County sheriff defends peanut eating crown at State Fair

A slight drizzle of rain didn’t hinder the Lexington County Blowfish’s 4th Annual Celebrity Boiled Peanut Eating Contest. more
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Chapin Theatre supports breast cancer awareness with original play

Comedy with heart comes to the stage at the Chapin Theatre Company with the original play “Stilt Girl” written by Lou Clyde. The story gathers five uniquely different characters through … more
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Meet Me at the Rocket: 2023 highlights at the SC State Fair

The South Carolina State Fair is here, and many in Lexington County will make the short trip to Columbia to take advantage. more
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Irmo theater cancels Nick Carter show. The Chronicle talked with him beforehand

The paper spoke with the Backstreet Boys singer under the condition that there would be no questions about recent sexual assault allegations made against him. more
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Photos: Irmo Okra Strut rolls through 49th year

The Irmo Okra Strut, the town’s signature annual event was back in action Sept. 29-30. more
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With 2023 festival looming, Irmo Okra Strut considers big changes for 50th anniversary

Irmo’s Okra Strut Festival, the town’s signature annual event, is back again this year to celebrate its 49th anniversary.  more
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Photos: Clinton Sease Farm challenges you to conquer 8-acre corn maze

For nearly two decades a Lexington County farm has been bringing creative fun for local residents with its corn maze. more
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#TinoTough: Community rallies around young baseball player diagnosed with cancer

A Lexington first grader is facing challenges unlike most kids his age, but he’s got help. more
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Photos: West Columbia draws big crowd for inaugural music festival

The city-backed Meeting Street Music Fest shut down its namesake corridor between State Street and Ninth Street. more
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Lexington theater offers ‘unexpected interpretation’ of ‘Anne of Green Gables’

Village Square Theatre is putting a modern-day twist on a classic 19th century children’s novel. more
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Chapin Art Trail, mural look to foster beauty, creativity in lakeside town

Chapin is artfully growing with a new downtown mural and an art trail, both unveiled during the town’s recent Labor Day festivities. more
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Bars, venues within its imprint mixed on West Columbia’s new music festival

West Columbia is set to put on an inaugural music festival and block party this weekend, but some businesses along the imprint are skeptical about the city’s approach. more
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Lexington-born director screens award-winning film 'La Lucha' in the Midlands

As a kid, all Rand Courtney had was passion for a hobby that would later turn him into an award-winning director. The Lexington native came home to the Midlands last month to screen his latest film, “La Lucha: Getting Schooled in America.” more
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Photos: Chapin marks Labor Day with parade, festival, car show

What looked to be thousands showed up for Chapin’s annual Labor Day parade. more
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Chapin Labor Day Festival adds Latin flair to annual block party

Chapin Labor Day festival-goers will have a Latin fiesta to partake in during this weekend’s sixth annual festivities. more
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