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Project to More Than Double Size of Downtown Lexington Park Begins

8.25 more acres of recreating space in the heart of Lexington. That’s exactly what the town is about to gain, as the project to expand and improve Virginia Hylton Park will start after a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 23. more
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Lexington District 5: Accusations Against Chapin Baseball Coach Presented to Superintendent

Lexington-Richland School District 5 Board Chair Jan Hammond acknowledged the situation surrounding Chapin High School baseball coach Scott McLeod and the accusations made against him. more
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Swansea Passes Budget, Auditor Accuses Council Members of Racism

The Town of Swansea passed its budget Aug. 22, but tensions on Town Council remain after a meeting in which the man hired to conduct a town audit accused two council members of racism. more
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Loaded Gun Found in Airport High Student's Backpack

Airport High School reports a loaded gun was found in a student's backpack Aug. 22. more
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Lexington County Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Criminal Sexual Conduct With 14-Year-Old

A Lexington County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a 14-year-old. more
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Swansea Council Members Sue Mayor Over Budget Issues

The Swansea Town Council’s fight over finances has now turned into a legal battle. more
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Lexington High Student Charged for Bomb Threat

A Lexington High School student was charged after sending a bomb threat to a fellow student Aug. 18, according to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. more
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5 Lexington District 2 Schools Will Have Universal Free Meals

More Lexington County schools will have universal free meals this year. more
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West Columbia Council Argues Over Proposed Redistricting

West Columbia City Council voted Aug. 17 to give first reading approval to a redrawn map for the city’s eight council districts. more
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Lexington Baptist Community Mourns Loss of Longstanding Pastor

The Baptist community throughout South Carolina is mourning the death of a longtime leader. more
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Man Killed in Invasion of His Sister's Lexington Home

A man is dead after a home invasion in Lexington on the morning of Aug. 16. The Lexington Police Department says it was called to a home on the 100 block of Widgeon Drive for “an unwanted … more
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Lexington County Residents, Businesses Represent Over 5% of SC’s Top Delinquent Taxpayers

The state Department of Revenue’s July 21, 2022 report listing South Carolina’s top delinquent taxpayers shows Lexington County individuals account for 5.49% of the total due from the state’s top 250 delinquent taxpayers. more
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Lexington County Gets 1st COVID Level Update in 2 Weeks, Still Recommended to Mask

Lexington is once more rated as high when it comes to the spread of coronavirus. more
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Body of Missing Lake Murray Boater Recovered

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office announced the body of a missing boater on Lake Murray has been recovered. more
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Chapin Baseball Coach Accused of Mistreating Students Gets Support of Many Former Players

At an Aug. 8 meeting of the Lexington-Richland School District 5 board,  three parents whose kids have played for McLeod and a former player stated the coach had inflicted “bullying and mental abuse” on players during the 2022 season. more
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Lexington-Richland District 5 Defers Bond Referendum, Supplements SROs With Private Security

Lexington-Richland School District 5’s Board of Trustees deferred a vote this week on a potential bond referendum to fund several improvements. more
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Chapin Baseball Coach Accused of Mistreating Players

Allegations of mistreatment of players, both physical and mental, have been levied against Chapin High School baseball coach Scott McLeod. more
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New USC President Speaks to Lexington Chamber

Michael Amiridis knows the University of South Carolina has a big impact on Lexington County. more
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Lake Murray to Get Greenway Connection to Saluda Riverwalk

Midlands residents who like the riverside walking trails will be pleased to learn there will soon be a new path leading all the way from Lake Murray to Columbia. more
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No CDC Update This Week, But Lexington County Still Encouraged to Mask Against COVID

Lexington County is still recommended to mask against COVID-19 this week, though there is no official update to the county’s Community Level from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more
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Pelion Man Gets 4 Years in Prison for Defrauding More Than $3M From Investors

A Pelion man was sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding investors in an ATM business. more
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Woman Killed in Lexington County, Husband Took His Own Life

The shooting took place July 26 on the 400 block of Ermine Road, located off U.S. 1, just west of Interstate 26 and the West Columbia city limits. more
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Former Chapin Running Back Won’t Be Charged for Sexual Assault

A state Law Enforcement Division investigation into a sexual assault allegation against former Chapin running back David Bennett Galloway III has ended without criminal charges filed. more
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West Columbia Council Member Resigns, Says She's Moving Out of the City

Case Hallman, who represented District 3, has resigned effective Aug. 1 because she is moving outside the city limits, the city announced. more
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Lexington County COVID Case Rate Continues to Rise

COVID deaths have not shown a commiserate uptick as the case rate has increased. more
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