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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Aug. 14

FRIDAY, AUG. 15 Kevin Mac (concert) The “Nashville Nights” concert series rolls on at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.). The shows are dedicated to rising Nashville young talent, and … more
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Take steps to protect against deadly amoeba

The parents of a young South Carolina boy who died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba in a state lake on Independence Day want others to know about the dangerous one-celled organism that took … more
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New housing developments coming to Cayce and Chapin

Twelve new homes are under construction at the former Cayce Grammar School site at Hattie’s Crossing, located at 800 Lexington Ave. Construction is expected to be completed this fall, according … more
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Town of Lexington welcomes Vedha Indian Cafe

On July 24, the Town of Lexington welcomed its newest and only Indian restaurant to the community. Vedha Indian Cafe is located at 5076-A Sunset Blvd., and is open to serve the community following … more
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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week by visiting Lexington County markets

National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 3-9. Locals can celebrate by sourcing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at neighborhood farmers markets. For shoppers, farmers markets offer a … more
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Lexington mom earns spot on 40 under 40 on son’s birthday

July 24 was an extra special day for Lexington mom Danielle “Dani” Peeler. While celebrating her son Trace’s first birthday, Peeler was recognized for her service and professional … more
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Lake Murray Golf Center to reopen

The Lake Murray Golf Center has new owners, and plans are in place to reopen the property. Located in Chapin (2032 Old Hilton Rd.), the 33-acre property was sold to CB Bros Holdings, LLC and … more
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Batesburg man arrested after 2-day search

An anonymous community tip led to an arrest at a Leesville home last week. Lexington County deputies arrested Cordell Wyman Clark, 26, whom they have been seeking since earlier last week. Clark … more
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West Columbia Riverwalk reopens after Hurricane Helene damages repaired

After a nine-month closure, the City of West Columbia announced most of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park (109 Alexander Rd.) has reopened. After closures due to flooding and extensive damage from … more
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UPDATED: Over 30 Lexington County leaders’ seats to expire this year. Here’s what we know about filing and your November 2025 ballot so far

Candidate filing in Lexington County for the Nov. 4 election started on Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 15. Early voting is from Monday, Oct. 20, to Friday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the … more
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Final Mayor's Storytime in the Park events coming up across Lexington, Irmo, Chapin

August holds the three final events for the Mayor’s Storytime in the Park event series across the towns of Lexington, Chapin and Irmo.    Town of Lexington Mayor Hazel … more
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Town of Lexington Incumbent Ron Williams says he’s not scared to push back on housing developers

Town of Lexington Mayor Pro Tem Ron Williams has filed to run for a third full term on town council. He joined council in April 2014, so his first term was not a full term, but he has since been … more
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Touch-a-Truck at Lexington High School introduced children to local organizations

The threat of rain did not stop many parents from bringing their children to the Touch a Truck event at Lexington High School on Aug. 2. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department sponsored … more
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Mental Health Matters: Mental wellness

In contrast to the topic of mental illness, we rarely take a minute to reflect on what mental wellness looks like. It is probably a lot like many other issues – we don’t take time to … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: The return of Room 8, the school cat

A collective funk is descending upon some of America’s children these days. Moms are outfitting kids with new clothes. That means only one thing: the back-to-school blues are here again for … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of Aug. 7

FRIDAY, AUG. 8 Ben Chapman & Co. (concert) The “Nashville Nights” concert series rolls on at Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.). The shows are dedicated to rising Nashville … more
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2 indicted as law enforcement captures largest fentanyl seizure in S.C. history from coordinated traffic stops in Lexington, Richland counties

COLUMBIA — Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies seized 156 pounds of fentanyl during a criminal investigation, which is believed to be the largest seizure of fentanyl in state … more
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Irmo event aims to encourage empathy using role-play Aug. 5

Community members are invited to take part in Empathy in Action: A Walk in Our Shoes, a role-play simulation designed to deepen understanding of the challenges faced by individuals dealing with … more
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Batesburg-Leesville Brew Fest happening Aug. 9

A new summer event featuring craft beer, food trucks, live music and vendors is set to debut Aug. 9 in downtown Batesburg-Leesville. The inaugural Batesburg-Leesville Brew Fest will take place … more
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Former Columbia PD officer charged with impersonating a SLED agent booked in Lexington County

David Stuckey, 77, of Lexington County, has been charged with two counts of impersonating a law enforcement officer. Arrested on July 24 and booked into the Lexington County Detention Center, … more
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Lexington’s Todd Carnes will run for re-election to town council

Town of Lexington Councilman Todd Carnes will run for another term on town council, a seat he first took up more than 10 years ago. He told the Chronicle the biggest highlights from his current … more
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Lake Murray may be source of infection that led to Midlands child’s death

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) was made aware of one case of Naegleria fowleri in the Midlands region the week of July 7. The exposure to the organism likely … more
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Cemeteries beneath Lake Murray holding Lexington history honored on land with memorials

Lake Murray is affectionately known as the sparkling gem of the Midlands. Aside from attracting water lovers, boat enthusiasts and avid fishers, Lake Murray is also valued for the history she keeps … more
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West Columbia considers ‘3RVRS’ brand to boost tourism, economic development across Midlands

West Columbia City Council held a special meeting on July 21 to discuss a proposed brand for the Columbia area with the goal of attracting tourism and economic development. Midlands Business … more
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Swansea's new mural is the 1st in a Keep the Midlands Beautiful project series

If you plan to visit or reside in Swansea, you’ll find a new mural created in collaboration with the “#DoBeautifulThings” campaign from Keep the Midlands Beautiful. Funded … more
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