October 15 - October 21, 2026

| 3/14/25 10:23 AM

Airport High School principal named Principal of the Year by S.C. Council for Exceptional Children

Matt Schilit, principal of Airport High School, was awarded principal of the year at an annual conference in late February. The South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children awarded Schilit … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/12/25 10:44 AM

Lexington 2 employee named S.C. Personnel Administrator of the Year

Angela Cooper, Lexington Two’s chief human resources officer and organizational development officer, has been named the S.C. Personnel Administrator of the Year. Cooper has been in human … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/12/25 10:40 AM

Spirit Airlines announces new flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Beginning this June, Spirit’s new service to CAE will include nonstop flights from CAE to Orlando International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/12/25 10:36 AM

Dominion Energy reminds customers of available energy assistance

Dominion Energy representatives were on Capitol Hill this week to promote the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps eligible households pay their energy bills through … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/12/25 10:34 AM

The Big Time Band to perform at Dining on the Dam April 6

The Big Time Band will perform at this year's Dining on the Dam. This event is presented by Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc. Dining on the Dam will take place on Sunday, April 6, from 5 … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/12/25 10:32 AM

Book donation day happening at Irmo Library March 27

On Thursday, March 27, The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library, located at 6251 St. Andrews Rd., will accept donations of used books. This will take place from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The library … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/12/25 10:27 AM

West Columbia thrift store donates to animal rescues

In March, Southern Paw Partners, Inc. (doing business as Thrifty Paws Boutique in West Columbia) is awarding Protecting Animal Welfare (PAW) grants to several animal rescue groups in the Midlands … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/12/25 10:23 AM

Wrapper production ends amid rising print costs, advertising declines

The Lexington County Chronicle will no longer be publishing its free weekly version, The Wrapper, also known as The Fish Wrapper. The March 6 edition of The Wrapper was the last one. “We love … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 3/11/25 11:18 AM

West Columbia City Council approves abandoned buildings for redevelopment at latest meeting

The City of West Columbia discussed multiple topics during their meeting on March 4. The council unanimously approved four buildings located at 326 Alexander Rd. and 104 Augusta St. to be … more

By Marley Bassett

| 3/11/25 10:35 AM

Cayce City Council postpones ward lines decision again to allow time for more community input

At their most recent meeting on March 4, the Cayce City Council discussed several topics including the establishment of new district ward lines—which impact local elections and more—and … more

By Marley Bassett

| 3/11/25 10:27 AM

Village Square’s 'Mean Girls Jr.' production gives definition to ‘fetch’

More than 60 teenagers come together in a play about cliques and bullying showing off comedic skills, singing and a whole lot of high school drama. Mean Girls Jr. is now playing at Village Square … more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 3/11/25 09:59 AM

10th Annual Blowfish Baseball Shamrock Parade filled downtown with joy

The 10th Annual Blowfish Baseball Shamrock Parade was held on Sunday, March 9 in Lexington. The parade began with a Color Guard from Fort Jackson and the Grand Marshal this year was Maj. Gen. Daryl … more

By Val Augustine

| 3/11/25 09:47 AM

Lexington 4 educator named S.C. Teacher of the Year finalist

Miranda Grice, a speech language pathologist teacher at Lexington Four’s Early Childhood Center has been named a South Carolina teacher of the year finalist. Grice is one of five teachers … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/10/25 11:25 AM

Rotary Club of Cayce-West Columbia to celebrate 70 years

The rotary club of Cayce-West Columbia have been volunteering their time to the community since 1955 and are celebrating their 70th anniversary this summer. Composed of 31 members, with approximately … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/10/25 11:10 AM

Annual Black Balloon Day honored 183 lost to overdoses in Richland, Lexington counties

Columbia, S.C. – To honor the 183 residents of Richland and Lexington Counties who lost their lives to substance overdoses in 2024, LRADAC hosted Black Balloon Day on Wednesday, March 6, at … more

Submitted by Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council | 3/7/25 11:20 AM

COLUMN: Healthy living, healthy economy: A call for action on AOMs

As a former U.S. Marine and small business owner dedicated to physical health and well-being, I’ve spent my life committed to service. Whether protecting our communities or helping individuals … more

By Rep. Chris Wooten, R-Lexington | 3/7/25 10:59 AM

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Adolf’s American cousin

Every family has a rotten relative, a black sheep, the one relation you avoid above all others. Even Adolf Hitler. Yes, the personification of Evil had a relative he couldn't stand. … more

By J. Mark Powell

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| 3/6/25 11:50 AM

Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of March 13

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 St. Patty’s Celebration Steel Hands Brewing (2350 Foreman St.) invites you to the first night of its three-day St. Patty’s Celebration. Enjoy live music from … more

By Vincent Harris

| 3/6/25 11:43 AM

Lexington 2 sees teacher vacancies decrease

Lexington County School District Two’s human resources gave board members their report on the 2024-25 school year showing a decrease in instructor vacancies. According to the 2024-25 South Carolina annual educator supply and … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/6/25 11:33 AM

Irmo councilman arrested in connection with sexual misconduct with minor

Erik Kenneth Sickinger, 42, was arrested on Tuesday, March 4 with three counts of second-degree sexual misconduct with a minor, three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/5/25 11:23 AM

Town of Lexington moves forward on road resurfacing project

The Town of Lexington plans to resurface multiple roads that are in poor condition, as well as put future programming in place to maintain roads before they are in dire need of resurfacing. … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 3/4/25 12:03 PM

Adhesives company promises 130 jobs, $70M investment to Lexington County

Another spot at Saxe Gotha Industrial Park in Lexington County may soon be taken up by a company promising to bring 130 jobs and a $70 million investment to the area. Formerly called Project … more

By Bryn Eddy

| 3/4/25 11:11 AM

Lexington-Richland 5 announces new interim principal

Reed Gunter has been named the new interim principal at Dutch Fork High School. Gunter is taking over for Gerald Gary who has been named the district chief operations officer. “Mr. … more

By Sophia Sousa

| 3/4/25 09:27 AM

Lexington County Grants Division accepting applicants for tenant-based rental assistance program

Lexington County offers residents financial help through their tenant-based rental assistance program (TBRA). This includes help with rent, security and utility deposits. Applicants must meet … more

By Sophia Sousa