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Timeline: The disappearance of Elena Katherine Moore and the discovery of a body

Law enforcement found a body matching the clothing description of Elena Katherine Moore on Wednesday, June 17. Moore was reported missing on Friday, June 12; she was last seen on Thursday, June 11, … more
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Hearing for Murdaugh retrial to take place in Lexington with Chapin judge

The hearing for the retrial of alleged murderer Alex Murdaugh is scheduled for June 29 in Lexington County. Earlier this month, Lexington County Circuit Judge Debra R. McCaslin was selected by … more
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Body matching Elena Moore's clothing description found, police say

A body matching Elena Katherine Moore's clothing description was found, Lexington Police said at a press conference just before 6:30 p.m. today. The coroner has not yet positively identified the … more
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S.C. Primary Election results necessitate runoffs for some races on Lexington County ballots

According to South Carolina Election Commission data, of the 3,383,591 registered voters in South Carolina, 856,005 of them cast ballots in the 2026 South Carolina Primary Election, making for a … more
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Chronicle columnist presents 250 anniversary art at Lexington Town Council meeting

Longtime Chronicle columnist Dawn Corley presented two paintings at the June 15 Lexington Town Council work session to celebrate America marking 250 years of independence this year.  more

UPDATE: Search for missing Lexington woman continues as law enforcement searches more wooded areas

Lexington Police Department said Monday evening that the seach for 39-year-old missing woman Elena Katherine Moore in wooded areas was "not a recovery operation, but rather a precise effort to rule … more
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Tickets on sale for Lexington County Revolutionary War lecture series

As America's independence turns 250 years old this year, Lexington County locals have the chance to celebrate with learning, thanks to a series hosted by the Lexington County Museum.  "The … more
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Breathtaking fireworks

Have you enjoyed or heard about the breathtaking fireworks show that takes place on Lake Murray every year? Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration is a highly anticipate event, with a … more
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Elena Moore still missing; she was last seen leaving a Planet Fitness, not a CVS, police say

The search remains ongoing for a Lexington woman reported missing late last week.  Elena Katherine Moore, 39, was originally reported to have last been seen at a CVS on Sunset Boulevard, … more
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Mental Health Matters: The power of presence

“How we live out our days, is, of course, how we live out our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing.” - Annie Dillard, “The Writing Life” My family got … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: 6th Annual Irmo Juneteenth Celebration happening this Friday

Lexington County Thursday, June 18 Hands-On History at Lexington County Museum Every Thursday in June at 10 a.m. is an educational event in Lexington County for children ages 4 to 12. The … more
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Want to vote early in S.C.’s primary runoffs? Here’s how.

COLUMBIA — For South Carolinians who want to vote ahead of the June 23 primary runoffs, early voting is open for two days next week. Polling locations across the state will be open from 8:30 … more
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1 officer and 1 man shot in West Columbia shooting June 10

One officer with the West Columbia Police Department was shot, hospitalized then discharged after a shooting in Lexington County on Wednesday; another man remains hospitalized “Officers with … more
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Pamela Evette, Alan Wilson advance to Republican primary runoff election for governor in South Carolina

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evettte and Attorney General Alan Wilson will face off later this month in a runoff after receiving the most votes in a crowded race for the Republican nomination for South … more
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What to know about inmate health care, monitored technology at Lexington County Detention Center

Inmates at the Lexington County Detention Center have access to health care and supervised electronic communication. During a recent Lexington County Council meeting, council members discussed a … more
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Proposed West Columbia short-term rental regulation changes may impact occupancy, parking, more

The City of West Columbia is considering a variety of new regulations on short-term rentals. The city council’s first reading of the ordinance was during the June 2 meeting. The city’s … more
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Primary Election Night Reporting: unofficial results for Lexington County races

Unofficial election night results for the South Carolina Primary show the following:  Cal Forrest earned 74.71% (2,346 votes), Katie Hall earned 15.48% (486 votes) and Fred Taylor earned … more
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Lexington’s Best 2026 celebrated the county’s thriving professional community

The 2026 Lexington’s Best event welcomed over 200 Lexington County professionals and many of their loved ones to the Southern Oaks venue in Gilbert on Thursday, June 4. Anna Cline Catering, … more
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3 Lexington County events to put on your calendar for America’s 250th Independence Day

The summer months bring plenty to do around Lexington County, especially during Independence Day.  Here are some events to put on your calendars celebrating America’s 250th Independence … more
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In Memoriam

PRICE, END OF WATCH: NOV. 22, 1953 Deputy Joseph Price was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle. Deputy Price was on driving home at the end of his shift when he noticed … more
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Hear from all candidates who filed to run in Lexington 1 school board special election

The special election to fill former Lexington One School Board Member Beth Shealy's seat is on June 23, and three have filed to run. Crystal Baker, Dana Homesley and Shelton Yonce have filed to … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The president’s cufflink is missing!

It was a very busy day for Richard Nixon. From the moment Air Force One touched down in Mobile, Alabama, on May 25, 1971, it was a nonstop whirlwind with one event after another. Gov. George … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series continues in LexCo

Lexington County Thursday, June 11 Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber is hosting the free Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series. Vince … more
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Lexington man dies in moped accident May 21

Michael Bailey Vines, 69, of Lexington, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who died in a moped accident on May 21. The accident happened on South Lake … more
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West Columbia man shot, killed on May 23; Lexington man dies next day after shooting himself in related incident, coroner says

Zaquan Payden Glover, 21, of West Columbia, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who was shot and killed in a home in Cayce on May 23. The home was located … more
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