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Lexington Police Department accepting 2026 Citizens Police Academy applications

The Lexington Police Department is now accepting applicants for its annual Citizens Police Academy, a program designed to give residents an inside look at law enforcement operations. The academy … more
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport exceeded 1M travelers in 2025

Columbia Metropolitan Airport leaders say the airport set a new passenger record in 2025. The airport served 1,371,977 passengers in 2025, exceeding the previous record of 1,326,374 travelers … more
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Lexington Chamber to host 'LEXPO 2026: Lexington’s Largest Business Expo' Feb. 12

LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, brings together more than 90 businesses of all sizes and local restaurants to connect with consumers and network. … more
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Irmo's Archers Lane bridges project nears completion of 1st bridge, 2nd bridge to undergo construction soon

A bridge on Archers Lane in Irmo, between Treeslope Court and Shadetree Court near Irmo Town Park, is nearing the end of its replacement and reconstruction.  Part of the Archers Lane Bridge … more
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Road conditions in Lexington County cause deadly wreck during Winter Storm Gianna, coroner's release shows

Elaina Lynn Valencia, 39, of Batesburg, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the woman who died after a two-car crash during Winter Storm Gianna.  The accident … more
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South Congaree selects new police chief

The Town of South Congaree in Lexington County has selected a new police chief after going a few months without one. Carl "CJ" Quinlan was appointed as the town’s new chief of police during a … more
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Weekend snowfall in Lexington County was mostly powdery and sparkly

'We need everyone in our community.' S.C. Superintendent talks state of education at Lexington County event

At a  Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center Business Over Lunch event on Jan. 30, state Superintendent Ellen Weaver shared insights on vacancies, goals and key statistics regarding the state of … more
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Irmo designates Juneteenth as official town holiday

The Town of Irmo has officially recognized Juneteenth as a town holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned about their freedom, … more
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Mental Health Matters: Relationships

The winter months are upon us! Over the holidays, I had the opportunity to spend time with friends visiting from out of town. It had been over a year since we had any time to meet face-to-face. We … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: A reporter’s big goof

We hear a lot these days about “fake news.” Don’t worry—we’re not going to wade into the partisan divide over which news is, and which isn’t, “fake.” The problem isn’t new. One … more
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UPDATED: Snow expected this weekend in Lexington County

The National Weather Service station in Columbia says, as of Friday morning, there is a near-100% chance of snow on Saturday in Lexington County. A winter storm warning is in effect starting 10 … more
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Tropical Smoothie to open in Red Bank near Lowes Foods

Tropical Smoothie is coming to the Platt Springs Crossing development in the Red Bank area of Lexington County, but opening dates have not been announced.  The popular smoothie chain, which … more
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2 killed in I-20 Lexington County crash Jan. 24

Murray Kenneth Paxton of Lexington, 90, and Emery Thomas Woody of Augusta, Ga., 22, have been identified as the two killed in a Lexington County crash on Jan. 24.  The two-vehicle collision … more
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The Hangar Provisions in Lexington to open Mondays starting in February

The Hangar Provisions, a cafe with an all-day menu near downtown Lexington, will start opening on Mondays, according to a social media post from the establishment. Located at 109 Old Chapin Rd., … more
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Rules for vendors of Lexington's Market at Icehouse may change ahead of 2026 season

Rules and regulations changes for Market at Icehouse vendors could soon take place, impacting attendance requirements, vendor categories and more, Town of Lexington Parks and Community Services Director Jeff Metz recently outlined during a town council workshop. more
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Chapin ordinance could give mayor authority to fire, hire department heads

An ordinance, which received its first reading could potentially give Chapin Mayor Bill Mitchell the ability to hire and fire town department leaders. In a 3-2 vote at a recent meeting, town … more
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Swansea and Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission enter 40-year agreement

The Town of Swansea and the Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission have entered into a 40-year agreement under which the JMWSC will become the town’s new water and sewer service provider. … more
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Lake Murray Elementary School advances construction on new classroom wing

Construction is progressing on a new classroom wing at Lake Murray Elementary School. Part of the Lexington-Richland School District Five 2024 $240 million bond referendum, Lake Murray is one of … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Chapin library branch to host Valentine's Day Charcuterie on Thursday

Lexington County Saturday, Jan. 31 Purple Martin Conservation Workshop On Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Riverbanks Botanical Gardens, located at 1300 Botanical Pkwy in West Columbia, you … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Learn about Purple Martins at Riverbanks Botanical Gardens conservation workshop

Lexington County Saturday, Jan. 31 Purple Martin Conservation Workshop On Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Riverbanks Botanical Gardens, located at 1300 Botanical Pkwy in West Columbia, you … more
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Southern truth tellers

Each January, my thoughts turn to a fellow Georgian. James Dickey died Jan. 19, 1997, of the same disease that took my mother’s life. On June 24, 1995, I interviewed Dickey for Reckon magazine, a … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The outlaw’s son’s bum rap

The fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree, they say. More than a century ago, investigators desperately hoped that it would prove true in a big criminal case. But as we’re about to discover, … more
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Don't forget to care for companion animals in cold weather

Cold weather can pose serious risks for companion animals, especially very young, older or medically fragile pets. Dean Steven Marks of Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine along with … more
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UPDATED: Winter Storm Fern: Lexington County predicted to start seeing effects Saturday evening

Winter Storm Fern is approaching the Midlands, and as of now, the National Weather Forecast predicts sleet to start on Saturday afternoon in Lexington County. Beginning Saturday night, chances … more
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