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Friends of Lexington County Museum to host annual fundraiser March 22

An annual fundraiser will take place on March 22 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Lexington County Museum located at 231 Fox St. in Lexington. This year's fundraiser will focus on the Battle of … more
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Lexington 3 teacher named State Teacher of the Year finalist

Corey Bedenbaugh, an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, has been named a State Teacher of the Year finalist, marking the first time Lexington County School … more
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Columbia man sentenced to 30 years in Columbiana Mall shooting

Amari Smith, 24, of Columbia has received a sentence of 30 years following his role in the Columbiana Mall shooting that occurred on April 16, 2022. Smith pled guilty to one count of attempted murder … more
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Lexington 2 3rd-grader wins Sodexo’s Future Chefs Challenge

Dezyah Dewitt, a third-grader at Cayce Elementary School, won the 13th Annual Future Chefs Challenge in Lexington County School District Two. The panel of judges picked Dezyah’s … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 prepares for rezoning in 2026-27 school year

Following the approval of a $240 million bond referendum, Lexington-Richland School District Five is planning changes and upgrades to schools, including rezoning, which will begin in the 2026-27 … more
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Sweet Southern sewin': Legally blind West Columbia quilter does it for God

It was through 80s television that Sonya Smithart learned quilting - cutting techniques, pattern reading and sewing intricacies - to help those in need, though she herself is legally blind. … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: America’s worst tornado, 100 years later

Winter is no bed of roses. And 1925 had been a rough one. A late January blizzard had dumped more than two feet of snow, with up to four feet reported in some places, on the Northeast. In Alaska, a … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of March 20

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Tom Cotter (comedy) The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (7300 College Blvd.) presents comedian Tom Cotter. Get ready for an uproarious night with the breakout star … more
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Recent Dominion Energy efforts support Batesburg-Leesville locals, Lexington County Sheriff's Department

Dominion Energy’s program, Neighborhood Energy Efficiency (NEEP) is coming to the town of Batesburg-Leesville, providing free home improvements to residents who participate. Derek … more
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Saxe Gotha Industrial Park is this German company’s first South Carolina home

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. can officially get the ball rolling on its promise to bring the Midlands — Lexington County in particular — 130 jobs and a $70 million investment. … more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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