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Lexington County man faces more charges in child sexual abuse material case

Richard Channing Shealy, 53, of Lexington, is now facing 20 additional charges in a child sexual abuse material case that opened earlier this year. Shealy, who had a website detailing his career … more
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UPDATE: Lexington police say teen kidnapped by 2 armed men found safe

Police are requesting help from the public in the search for Corvin Gardner, 17, of Lexington, who was "forced from his home on Hendrix Street by two unknown Black males who were armed with … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: S.C. Poultry Festival happening in Batesburg-Leesville this week

Lexington County Thursday to Saturday, May 7-9 South Carolina Poultry Festival From Wednesday to Saturday, May 6-9, the South Carolina Poultry Festival will come to the Town of … more
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Late April showers bring relief, but not nearly enough.

The S.C. Drought Response Committee (DRC) upgraded South Carolina's drought status from moderate to severe statewide, including all 46 counties. The DRC is the state’s major drought decision-making … more
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Forestry Commission to lift burning ban for all counties Friday

COLUMBIA — South Carolina Forestry Commission will lift the State Forester's Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m., Friday, May 1. Agency officials think the combination of rain, … more
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Lake Murray Pretzel Company opens store in Irmo

Lake Murray Pretzel Company has opened its first store in Irmo. The veteran-owned business is run by a husband and wife duo who have had years of success selling at Soda City market in Columbia. … more
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Irmo approves parts of Carolina Crossroads project

Irmo leaders approved multiple ordinances and established an agreement with the South Carolina Department of Transportation at the April 21 town council meeting. The SCDOT agreement would allow … more
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Cayce may spend over $400K on Thomas Dambo troll project

A 3-2 vote from Cayce City Council on Monday makes it likely that Cayce will be the first city in South Carolina to have a Thomas Dambo troll. The statue will likely be built along the … more
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3 file to run in Lexington 1 school board special election

Candidate filing has closed for the special election to fill former Lexington One School Board Member Beth Shealy's seat. The special election is set for June 23, and three have filed to run. … more
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Lexington man arrested on sexual exploitation of minors charges

Hayden Riley Clemency, 21, of Lexington, has been arrested and charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in the third degree, which is a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in … more
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New principals set to lead some Lexington County area schools starting 2026-27 school year

Lexington County students across multiple schools will have new principals and assistant principals for the 2026-27 school year. Earlier this year, Andrew Price was selected to be the new … more
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15 baby chicks reported missing from Lakeside Middle School

Police are investigating the disappearance of 15 baby chicks from Lakeside Middle School, and two individuals who were originally thought to be involved have been cleared. The potential theft is … more
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Mental Health Matters: The burden of invisible health conditions

There are some changes we make in our lives that are readily visible to anyone who looks at us. For instance, getting your hair colored is noticeable to anyone who knows you. If we lose enough … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Meet the world’s 1st supercentenarian

“We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two,” one insurance company says in its TV commercials. If a special man who lived long ago could hear that boast, he could easily reply, … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: 5K in Cayce will celebrate the challenges of life

Lexington County Thursday, April 30 Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater On Thursday, April 30, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., The Root Doctors will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, … more
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Lexington 1's Meadow Glen Elementary celebrates America's 250th burthday with River Bluff senior's 'Big Picture'

Meadow Glen Elementary School is celebrating America's 250th Birthday! We are excited to share a very special photograph captured on one of our highest attendance days—”The Big Picture" created … more
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Internet provider ordered to stop work in Lexington after damaging Dominion Energy gas lines

Kinetic Fiber Internet has been issued a stop-work order by the Town of Lexington.  The company, according to a release from the town, is responsible for damaging multiple Dominion Energy … more
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A new opioid stronger than fentanyl has been detected in South Carolina. Here's what to know about cychlorphine

A newly identified synthetic opioid estimated to be up to 40 times stronger than fentanyl has crossed South Carolina state lines, raising concerns among officials in law enforcement and the legal … more
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Remembering Jerry Bellune

MacLeod Bellune told me her husband got to know his nurses’ life stories, even in his final days. To founder and former editor of the Lexington County Chronicle Jerry Odom Bellune, … more
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Fueled by Hope Car Show at Lexington High School raised money for cancer patients

The Annual Cancer of Many Colors Fueled by Hope Car Show was held at Lexington High School on Saturday, April 18. The show was open to all makes and years of vehicles. Trophies were given … more
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Lexington Two Innovation Center hosts barbering, cosmetology competition for S.C. students

Their focus was palpable. Their fingers nimble. And their talent evident.  Students from across South Carolina gathered at the Lexington Two Innovation Center on April 20 for the Annual … more
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Over 200-acre Chapin business park might be redeveloped

During its most recent meeting, Lexington County Council gave first reading approval to the redevelopment of Chapin Business and Technology Park, which has sat vacant for several years. … more
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UPDATED: Cayce to continue Thomas Dambo troll project discussion during Monday meeting

Discussion of a Thomas Dambo trolls art sculpture valued up to $355,000 has been pushed back for now in Cayce. At the April 7 Cayce City Council meeting, council members were set to discuss a … more
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1 dead after pedestrian versus vehicle collision in Lexington County April 14

Mark Bartholomew Mack, 49, of Gaston, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man who died on April 14 after being hit by a vehicle. The collision happened near … more
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Irmo Town Park renamed to honor longtime public services director

Longtime Public Services Director Whitt Cline for the Town of Irmo now has a park named after him. Whitt Cline Community Park, formerly Irmo Town Park, is located at 7330 Carlisle St. “It … more
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