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HOLY COW! HISTORY: It took a Rose to save frozen pizza

Chances are good there’s a frozen pizza in your refrigerator. Or two. Americans feast on more than 350 million of them annually, ringing up $5.5 billion in sales. In fact, the average family … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of May 29

FRIDAY, MAY 30   Interstellar Echoes: A Tribute to Pink Floyd (concert) The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) welcomes one of the South’s best tribute bands, Interstellar Echoes: A … more
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2 Lexington County women killed after Leesville area crash

A two-vehicle accident that occurred on May 18 at the intersection of Neely Wingard Road and Ben Franklin Road in the Leesville area killed two local women. Claire Ann Pierce, 22, of Lexington … more
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Lexington County Library is hiring

The Lexington County Library is hiring. The current openings are for clerks, library assistants and librarians.  Visit the library’s website to apply and learn more. more
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2 years in: Lexington’s youngest councilman says he’s most proud of small business support, improved communication

It’s been two years since the Town of Lexington’s youngest councilman, Gavin Smith, was elected to his chair in a special election at age 31. He told the Chronicle that his proudest … more
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Boat inspections happening during Memorial Day weekend

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will be offering boat safety checks at public boat landings across the state this Memorial Day weekend.  Memorial Day marks the start of … more
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Some Lexington County mayors to hold storytimes in the park

From May through August, Lexington’s Mayor Hazel Livingston, Chapin Mayor Al Koon and Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson will be reading at parks in their communities on Tuesdays beginning at 10:30 a.m. … more
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Some Lexington County schools announce free summer meals for all students

Lexington County School District One is participating in the USDA Summer Meals Program, which will provide Lexington One students with meals at no charge during the summer. Students can pick up … more
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Lexington welcomes West Main's 1st antique store

The Town of Lexington welcomed its first antique store to West Main Street during the ceremonial ribbon cutting that took place on Wednesday, May 14; however, Reuben Wade’s Antiques has been a … more
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Lexington 3 proposes $31.2M budget, up $1.4M from 2024-25

Lexington County School District Three approved its first reading of its proposed general fund budget for the 2025-26 school year, totaling $31,243,338 --- a $1.4 million increase from the 2024-25 … more
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Lexington 2 students sign with local employers

Twelve students from Lexington County School District Two gathered together along with their future employers to participate in a signing day ceremony. The students were Cooper Langford, Juan … more
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The hometown weekly

In my youth we had a daily newspaper, The Augusta Chronicle . What we didn’t get every day was local news. That’s what made The Lincoln Journal special. Farmers, grandmothers, country … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Why the president drank

Historians love ranking presidents. You’ve seen the lists. There are the Greats, the Near Greats and the Mediocre. Then there are the Failures: Andrew Johnson, Herbert Hoover and the … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of May 22

FRIDAY, MAY 23 Landslide-A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts the first of two shows from the popular group, Landslide-A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Enjoy … more
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Lexington 4’s 2025-26 budget projects $44.5 million in revenue

Lexington County School District Four had its first reading for the 2025-26 general budget, including a total projected revenue of $44,537,200, which is an increase of $3.88 million from the 2024-25 budget, which was $40,656,040. ... more
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Irmo town administrator announces resignation

After 23 years of service, Courtney Dennis, the Town of Irmo administrator, announced his resignation. His last day will be on July 3. After the council unanimously appointed Dennis as the town … more
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Managing growth, not stopping it, is key to Lexington County's future, leaders said at State of the County event

Lexington County’s employee retention, building projects, citizens engagement survey, capital penny sales tax and road maintenance were some of the topics county leaders gave attendees an … more
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West Columbia makes progress on Safe Streets and Roads for All action plan

West Columbia City Council unanimously approved AECOM, a Columbia-based engineering consultant, to lead the development of a City of West Columbia Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) action plan. The city … more
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Town of Irmo recognized as Tree City USA

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the Town of Irmo as a Tree City USA for 2025 for the 15th year.  This recognition celebrates the town’s ongoing efforts to care for its tree … more
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Irmo and Chapin resident input needed on major road corridor

The South Carolina Department of Transportation and the Central Midlands Council of Governments have requested public input on how to improve the U.S. 76/176 corridor.  Those who live or … more
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Lexington man arrested in Horry County for 2024 murder charge

Donovan Ryan Holman, 34, has been charged with murder and attempted murder after arrest warrants say he stabbed a man to death last year. Jay Koon, Lexington County Sheriff, stated the … more
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Cayce local named National Champion and Angler of the Year

Andy Wicker of Cayce took home the title of National Champion and Angler of the Year following the American Bass Anglers (ABA) 2024 American Fishing Tour National Championship on Lake Murray. … more
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Lexington 2 students walk in Midlands Tech graduation ceremony

Twenty-seven students from Lexington County School District Two’s Brookland-Cayce High School and Airport High School were invited to walk in Midlands Technical College’s graduation … more
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Batesburg-Leesville's S.C. Poultry Festival has been a staple for decades

For close to four decades, the S.C. Poultry Festival has been a tradition in Batesburg-Leesville. Held the second weekend of May, the festival began in 1987 as a small hometown event that has grown … more
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West Columbia's Art on State beautified even the asphalt

West Columbia’s 7th Annual Art on State gave locals a chance to celebrate art and music with a beer in hand.  On Friday, May 9, parts of State Street were blocked off, making space … more
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