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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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Book sale happening at Irmo Branch Library April 23-25

Books ranging from 50 cents to around $2 will be for sale at the Irmo Branch Library this Thursday through Saturday at 6251 St. Andrews Rd. The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library’s Spring Book … more
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Old Cafe Strudel location near downtown Lexington to become cinnamon roll business

The old Cafe Strudel location near downtown Lexington will soon open as The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli. The comfort food joint, originally from Columbia, is known for its large cinnamon rolls, … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: When King George came toppling down

The removal of statues of historical figures across the country in recent years has prompted national reexamination. Many communities are looking at their own monuments and wondering whether they … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: It is indeed outdoor summer concert season around the Midlands

Lexington County Thursday, April 23 Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater On Thursday, April 23, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Motown Throwdown will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, … more
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Lexington’s Doug Baker inducted into S.C. Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame

Music industry professional Doug Baker of Lexington was inducted into the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame at the Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington last week. Zac Brown tribute … more
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S.C. sees sharp drop in hunting-related deaths

A quiet but meaningful trend is emerging in South Carolina: fewer lives are being lost in hunting-related incidents. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the … more
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'Much-feared editor expires.' Jerry Odom Bellune, April 30, 1936 - April 15, 2026

Editor Jerry Odom Bellune said he wanted his obituary to read: "Much-feared editor expires." When Jerry Bellune lost his hair, his enemies wondered where he hid his horns. Bellune was born … more

UPDATED: Former S.C. highway trooper arrested, charged with sexually assaulting caregiver during rehab

A former highway patrol trooper was arrested Tuesday, April 14, on allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman hired to take care of him after he was seriously injured in the line of duty in … more
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Chronicle editor wins national award

During her first day as an intern at The Sumter Item, Bryn Eddy said she didn’t want to be a journalist. Teach, probably. Write, maybe. Her experience gained from serving as … more
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14th Annual Herb Festival at the Lexington County Museum celebrated green thumbs

The 14th Annual Herb Festival was held this past weekend, on Saturday, April 11, at the Lexington County Museum. This was a free event that featured herbs, vegetables, baked goods, educational … more
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What to know about Lexington PD’s partnership with U.S. Secret Service

Lexington Town Council approved a request for the Lexington Police Department to enter into a mutual aid agreement with the U.S. Secret Service, a relationship that was already in place, but now has … more
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Macie and Milo’s Brew Pup now open in Lexington County

Macie and Milo’s Brew Pup opened last month, not far from where Sunset Boulevard goes over I-20 near Gray Collegiate Academy. This new business, which opened on March 26, 2026, is drawing in … more
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29 acres may be added to Lexington town limits for new car dealership

Almost 30 acres near downtown Lexington may soon be home to a new car dealership. Lexington Town Council received a request to annex 29.31 acres near the intersection of Highway 378 and West … more
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Lexington County deputies arrest man, say he attempted to run over child

Raheem Smith, 33, was arrested last week and charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person convicted of certain crimes. Lexington County deputies say he … more
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Swansea woman arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Dalana Inez Suggs, 25, of Swansea, was arrested on April 8 and charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in the second degree. Investigators say Suggs distributed files of child … more
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Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

Bazle Kenneth Hutto, 70, of Lexington, was arrested on April 7 and charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in the third degree. Investigators say Hutto possessed files of … more
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Body recovered from Lake Murray identified

Travers Antonio Berry, 50, of Columbia, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the man recovered from Lake Murray last week. His body was found near the Irmo side of … more
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Mental Health Matters: Is AI making us spectators of own lives?

I write this today while admitting I do not have a handy list of solutions or strategies to suggest (just a spoiler alert before you get to the end and are expecting an answer to this issue). I … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: April 3, 1882: Jesse James was just the 1st to fall

It was an unusually warm morning on that Monday, especially for early spring. The man who rented the little wooden-frame house at 1318 Lafayette St. had just finished breakfast when he noticed that a … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Meeting Street Music Fest is this weekend in West Columbia

Lexington County Thursday, April 16 Concert at Icehouse Amphitheater On Thursday, April 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sam & Illia will be performing at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater, … more
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Lexington may get 50 new townhomes

Lexington Town Council approved the first reading of a rezoning request that could bring a 50-unit townhome development to 201 Old Chapin Road, not far from downtown Lexington. The request seeks … more
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Man convicted of West Columbia attempted murder on law enforcement officers sentenced to 25 years in prison

Jonathan Russell Saylor, age 36, was convicted on Friday, March 27, 2026, by a Lexington County jury for a shooting that took place at a West Columbia hotel in 2023. The jury convicted Saylor of two … more
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‘Give nature its best chance.’ Couple creates their dream home on wildlife habitat, pushing back on Lexington’s rapid development

About five minutes by car from big box stores, restaurants and offices on Sunset Boulevard, tucked among the hardwood trees on Hope Ferry Road, is Wayne Haltiwanger and Teresa Addy-Haltiwanger’s … more
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Special election set for Lexington 1 school board seat

The special election to fill former Lexington One School Board Member Beth Shealy's seat is set for June 23.  Early voting for the nonpartisan race will be on weekdays from June 8 to June … more
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