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Gilbert coach becomes Lexington 1 athletics director, Lexington High gets new principal

The county’s largest school district will welcome a new athletic director and three principals in the new year. more

Here’s who will be attending Lexington District 1’s newest elementary school

The attendance lines for school Lexington County School District 1’s newest elementary school have been drawn and approved. more

20 arrested, 210 firearms off street after West Columbia undercover operation

20 people were arrested as the result of an undercover operation aimed at curbing a recent uptick in violent crime in West Columbia. more

Lexington County GOP chair removed by state party following months-long schism

Following months of confusion that featured divergent factions of the Lexington County Republican Party claiming to be the legitimate local party, the state GOP has removed the county chair elected this spring. more

Legislators prepare to take action on skyrocketing bar insurance rates as January rally looms

A rally will be held at the Statehouse next month as anxiety grows among bar owners about mounting liquor liability costs. more

The Catch-Up: Spirit of Lake Murray back on the water, Irmo sets special election date

Lake Murray’s one and only yacht has officially reopened to the public.  The Spirit of Lake Murray, an 80-foot Skipperliner yacht, made her debut during the lake’s annual … more

$80M Riverbanks Zoo bond approved despite Columbia mayor’s opposition

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was one vote away Dec. 12  from an $80 million bond to fund extensive upgrades. And that vote went through in spite of vocal opposition from Columbia’s mayor. … more

Lexington County hears resident support, concern from developers on growth restrictions

New ordinances designed to control continued growth in Lexington County drew praise and criticism during a public hearing at a Dec. 5 County Council meeting. more

SLED report: slight increase in Lexington County, SC arrests

Lexington County falls in line with the state in many statistical areas when it comes to crime, though it stands apart in a few others. more

Woof, Woof, Hooray: Irmo christens its first official dog park

Irmo became a little more appealing for furry friends last week. more

Community garden provides fresh produce and sustainability for Gaston

Gaston now has a local garden to harvest fresh fruits and vegetables. more

Midlands Tech adds new location at Lexington 1 learning center

Lexington County’s largest school district and the area’s community college are teaming up to provide more options to prospective students. more

Downtown hotel could be on the way for Lexington

Lexington could soon welcome a downtown hotel. more

Pair of marquee Lexington parks projects nearing completion

Lexington looks to see two anticipated amenities completed this coming spring. more

Two Lexington District 1 administrators get Assistant Principal of the Year awards

A pair of Lexington County school administrators have been named tops in the state. more

How did Lexington Districts 4 and 5 do in the latest school report cards?

SC School Report Cards annually sends out report cards about schools and districts across the state. According to report cards’ website, they highlight academic achievement and provide … more

Lexington continues to deal with downtown sewage issues

The Town of Lexington has renewed an emergency ordinance in response to a sewage break in the downtown area. more

The Catch-Up: Gilbert runoff results, governor visits Cayce-West Columbia Chamber

The last of Gilbert’s two-at large Town Council seats has been filled.  more

West Columbia leaders discuss homelessness issues and potential solutions at forum

West Columbia leaders concerned with issues surrounding homelessness, within the city and in surrounding areas, decided it was time to talk about the problem last week. more

Irmo location of Alodia’s Cucina Italiana is permanently closed

A temporary closure is now permanent. more

Pelion set to implement a hospitality tax next year

Come next February, the Town of Pelion will have a hospitality tax. more

Lexington County’s first 18-year-old jail deputy talks about the experience

The now 19-year-old told the Chronicle that he had been taking classes during school that revolved around law enforcement, adding that upon becoming a detention deputy he was surprised by the difference between roadside law enforcement and detention. more

Why workers at a Lexington Starbucks joined last week’s national ‘Red Cup Day’ strike

A Lexington Starbucks was the only one in South Carolina to take part in a nationwide strike last week. more

Lexington County receives strong public support for new apartment, ‘tiny home’ restrictions

Lexington County Council’s move to put restrictions on new apartment complexes and multi-family housing projects received widespread support at a public hearing held Nov. 15. more

FBI opens Lexington facility, consolidating area operations under one big roof

The FBI is officially operating out of the Town of Lexington. more
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