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Cayce welcomes new police chief as city manager announces retirement

The City of Cayce is undergoing some leadership changes again. The city hired Bruce Wade in March as the chief of the Cayce Police Department... more
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Grandma’s petunias, a short and sweet, fragrant memory

Vintage petunias, those flowers my grandma loved, I saw them in my youth. As I sort through my memory album, they reappear. Soft and delicate, pastel petals of white and pink, lavender, like … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: A tale of two trains, when Friendship rode the rails

Eighty years ago this spring, Europe was finally quiet. Planes no longer dropped bombs, tanks sat stationary, rattling machine guns fell silent. After six bloody years, World War II was at last over … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 aims to boost security with AI detection

At the latest Lexington-Richland County School District Five board meeting, members learned about safety upgrades the district is implementing.  Included in the approved 2024 bond … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of May 15

FRIDAY, MAY 16 Paddle & Pint Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd.) invites you to their Paddle & Pint event. Enjoy an evening on the scenic Lower Saluda River with a guided paddle, … more
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McMaster updates state office closure policy for Richland, Lexington counties

On May 1, Gov. Henry McMaster issued a new executive order that changes how state office closures are handled during severe weather or dangerous situations in Richland and Lexington counties. … more
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Lexington Medical Center earns an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group

Lexington Medical Center recently received an “A” hospital safety rating from the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade … more
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1 dead following Lexington area single-vehicle accident on April 30

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has positively identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident on April 30. This accident occurred in the 600 block of Founders Road in the … more
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1 dead after Augusta Road vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident on April 30

Zackary Ryan Rose, 30, of Lexington, has been positively identified by Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher as the individual who died in a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on April 30. … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to 30 years following fentanyl death of 15 year-old

Brian F. Rose, Jr., of West Columbia, was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty on April 23 in Lexington County General Sessions Court to Distribution of Narcotics-2nd offense. Rose … more
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2 Midlands men plead guilty to child sex trafficking

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Antonio Marquis Nicholson, 33, of West Columbia, and Terrell Counts, 33, of Columbia, have pleaded guilty to human trafficking conspiracy and aiding and abetting the coercion … more
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Annual Lexington County Museum Spring Open House a success

The Annual Lexington County Museum Spring Open House was held on Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. The weather was beautiful, and the Spring Open House was well attended. This free event … more
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Irmo gathers for 2025 National Day of Prayer

On Thursday, May 1, the town of Irmo gathered at the Prisma Health Amphitheater for the National Day of Prayer, with the 2025 theme being ‘’Pour out to the God of hope and be … more
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Techo-Bloc makes it official with Lexington County

A landscaping products supplier is officially moving to Lexington County, promising a $45 million investment and 46 jobs. This economic development initiative, once referred to as Project … more
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Mission Lexington seeks larger home to meet rising demand

Mission Lexington, a faith-based community non-profit dedicated to serving individuals and families in crisis, told the Chronicle that they are looking to grow their impact by expanding into a larger … more
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2 Lexington-Richland 5 students earn National Merit scholarships

Gavin Rittgers, a student at Spring Hill High, and Skye Veil, a student at Dutch Fork High School, were awarded this year’s National Merit Corporate-Sponsored scholarships. Gavin received the … more
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OPINION: ChatGPT, my friend

One of the most spectacular technologies I’ve ever seen and used in my entire professional career is ChatGPT. This tool is a lot more than simply generative artificial intelligence. As far as … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of May 8

FRIDAY, MAY 9 Art On State Whether you’re an art collector or an aspiring artist, State Street in West Columbia has the event for you. The Seventh Annual Art On State festival brings together … more
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Mental Health Matters: Family strife

Ideally, our families are a source of support and comfort, with family members working together to care for both the individuals and the family unit. Unfortunately, families do not always live up to … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: How a sweet tooth educated children

Milton didn’t like farm work. Milton wasn’t lazy. Quite the opposite. He just wanted to do something different. That was common among young people in the late 1800s. When he was 13, … more
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Lexington 1 might get 9 new assistant principals for 2025-26 school year

At its recent board of trustee meeting, Lexington County School District One approved nine full-time assistant principals as a supplemental contingency to the 2025-2026 general fund operating budget. … more
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Steakhouse and brewing company coming soon to downtown Lexington

Two new restaurants are coming soon to downtown Lexington. Ember, a steakhouse, is opening this May in the former Alodia’s location at 101 West Main St., while Voodoo Brewing Company is looking … more
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What are Community Development Block Grants, and who in Lexington County do they affect?

Annual funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development comes to Lexington County through the state in the form of Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs, and information on … more
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4th Annual Gilbert America Car Show showcased the old and the new

The Fourth Annual Gilbert America Car Show was held on Saturday, April 26, in Gilbert at JC’s Outdoors. The event was hosted by JC’s Outdoors and the Derrick Team with Keller Williams. … more
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West Columbia litter pick-up day is May 3

The City of West Columbia has partnered with the SCSweep campaign in a statewide cleanup effort. Organized by PalmettoPride, this campaign is from April 25 to May 4. On Saturday, May 3, at 9 … more
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