October 15 - October 21, 2026

| 9/15/25 09:55 AM

Chapin man arrested for child abuse

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged Jordan Hysell, 27 of Chapin, with inflicting great bodily injury upon a child on Sept. 2. The arrest warrant states that between … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/10/25 12:30 PM

Lexington woman charged in West Columbia shooting

McKenzie Leigh Brady, 21, has been charged with murder in connection with a Sept. 2 West Columbia shooting. A press release says Brady is accused of shooting 57-year-old Joel Todd … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/10/25 12:27 PM

Gaston man charged with assault and battery

Norman Arthur Schuler, 60, was arrested Sept. 3 and charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. An arrest warrant states Schuler used his truck to strike another … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/10/25 12:24 PM

South Congaree police chief on medical leave after crash Aug. 27

South Congaree Police Chief Steven Jonas was involved in a motor vehicle crash in Columbia on Aug. 27. The South Carolina Highway Patrol determined that Jonas suffered a transient ischemic … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/10/25 12:23 PM

UPDATED: South Carolina trooper hospitalized after being struck in Lexington County now in stable condition

Master Trooper Wayne H. LaBounty was struck by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop near Augusta Road and Lost Branch Road in Lexington County on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The South Carolina Department of Public … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/10/25 12:20 PM

S.C. Attorney General Wilson talks to Lexington County locals about his office’s duties and his bid for governor

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson told Lexington locals that his office has more duties than one may think. At the Sept. 9 Business Over Breakfast event hosted by the Lexington Chamber … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 9/10/25 11:29 AM

HOLY COW! HISTORY: It was a lunch money miracle

I learned to appreciate old coins at a young age. My father was a serious and avid collector. He taught me early on to always keep an eye on the dates of all coins that passed through my hands. One … more

By J. Mark Powell

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| 9/9/25 01:28 PM

Irmo considers annexing, rezoning 19 acres for future commercial development

The Town of Irmo may annex and rezone nearly 19 acres of vacant land into the town limits. If approved, the land will be used for general commercial development. During a recent council meeting, … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/9/25 09:12 AM

CAE to add flights to Newark with United Airlines; Spirit Airlines to leave Columbia amid bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines will stop operating out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) starting in October of this year, even though the low-cost airline’s service at CAE began recently. In June … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 9/8/25 10:42 PM

West Columbia's Carraway Park to get sun shades for hot playground equipment

West Columbia City Council approved additions to Carraway Park, accepted a grant and heard from a concerned resident at its latest meeting. Council unanimously approved a proposal to install sun … more

By Hayden Davis

| 9/8/25 09:39 PM

All about Cayce’s Palmetto Rock!

If you haven’t visited Cayce’s newest art feature, Palmetto Rock in Guignard Park, add it to your list! Up-and-coming artist, Rachel Goldie, painted the Palmetto Flag, yellow … more

PROVIDED BY CITY OF CAYCE | 9/8/25 01:17 PM

Alligator spotted in Columbia Canal near Lexington County line. What to know to stay safe

Crikey! An alligator was recently spotted near the West Columbia Riverwalk. Here's how to stay safe in your area. Kelly Mason, the Chronicle’s marketing and sales manager, and Mary Patchett, a local, saw the alligator at … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/8/25 09:34 AM

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Sept. 11

FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 Love Lies (play) Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.) and WOW Studio One present “Love Lies.” The play is a romance thriller … more

By Vincent Harris

| 9/4/25 03:11 PM

Lexington-Richland 5's enrollment declined. It might be because of Irmo's new Gray Collegiate campus

After losing more than 600 students this fall, Lexington-Richland School District Five may have to shift funds to cover a budget shortfall. Superintendent Akil E. Ross said the 10-day enrollment … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/4/25 02:45 PM

Saluda Skyride opens, connecting Riverbanks’ zoo and botanical garden campuses

Construction of the Saluda Skyride has been completed. The aerial transport system connects the zoo and botanical garden campuses by crossing the Saluda River. It consists of 19 cabins, each able to … more

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| 9/3/25 11:19 AM

Lexington man arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Christopher Robin Cardosi, 28, of Lexington, was arrested Aug. 14 on three charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/3/25 11:16 AM

West Columbia man killed in Charleston Highway moped accident on Aug. 28

Brandon Edward Clance, 34, of West Columbia, has been identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the individual who died in a vehicle versus moped crash. The accident occurred in … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/3/25 11:14 AM

Wingard Park to open in Lexington County Sept. 5

Wingard Park will open to the public Friday, Sept. 5, offering a place to relax and connect with nature. Located at the intersection of Old Chapin and Old Cherokee roads, the park spans … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/3/25 11:13 AM

New Augusta Road collection and recycling center to open Sept. 5 in Lexington County

The new Augusta Road Collection and Recycling Center, located at 4765 Augusta Rd., will open to the public Friday, Sept. 5. The project, first introduced in 2016, has been nearly a decade in the … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 9/3/25 11:07 AM

Meet Lexington Town Council challenger Doug Leonard

The Town of Lexington council race has three incumbents and two faces who may be new to some. First elected over two years ago in a special election, Gavin Smith is running for his first … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 9/2/25 12:47 PM

Meet Lexington Town Council challenger Greg Brewer

The Town of Lexington council race has three incumbents and two faces who may be new to some. First elected over two years ago in a special election, Gavin Smith is running for his first … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 9/2/25 12:44 PM

Chapin Labor Day Festival welcomed great weather and local fun

The Chapin Labor Day Festival began on Saturday, Aug. 30, and continued to Monday, Sept. 1, on Labor Day. The beautiful cooler weather brought out a record number of attendees. Labor Day weekend … more

By Val Augustine

| 9/2/25 11:22 AM

Lexington Town Council incumbent forms steering committee

Election Day is about two months away, and the Town of Lexington has five names in the running for seats on town council. Incumbent Gavin Smith has been on council for a little over two … more

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| 9/1/25 09:29 PM

Cayce declines $21.75M grant application for stormwater infrastructure that would require $7.25M match

Cayce City Council declined to move forward with a hazard mitigation grant application on Aug. 20 that would go towards stormwater infrastructure in the Avenues of Cayce. Council’s decision was … more

By Hayden Davis