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Lexington to honor 250th anniversary of the American Revolution April 19

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, an event will take place on April 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Trail located at 711 East Main … more
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Lexington 1's initial budget proposal includes salary increases

Lexington County School District One members took a look at the first draft of the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The total projected revenue for the fiscal year is $390,373,110. This draft … more
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Chronicle wins 14 awards in state press association annual contest, including 1st in general excellence for its division

The Lexington County Chronicle brought home nine page design awards, one sports reporting award, two feature writing awards, one column writing award and the first place award in general excellence … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of April 10

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Midlands Plant & Flower Sale Celebrate spring with the Midlands Plant & Flower Sale at the SC State Farmer’s Market (3483 Charleston Hwy.). You can find dozens of … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Meet the real Duncan Hines

Most supermarkets’ cake mix shelves feature the Big Three. There’s Pillsbury, whose Doughboy is a cartoon character. There’s Betty Crocker; sure, her pretty face is on the box, but … more
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Batesburg-Leesville leaders consider option that could reduce water bills, increase efficiency

At a council work session, Batesburg-Leesville council members learned about Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), a collection of devices and systems used... No votes or final … more
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Deadline to secure Real ID for CAE is May 7

Beginning on May 7, individuals flying out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and planning to use their S.C. driver’s license must have a gold star to board domestic/commercial flights … more
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announces passing of Amur Tiger Koshka

Koshka, the Amur Tiger, passed away at the age of 19. During her life, she received laser therapy for arthritis, regular check-ups and husbandry practices to support her. Koshka suffered from … more
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Lexington 3 school selected for Palmetto AI Pathways Pilot Program

Batesburg-Leesville Middle School has been selected to partake in a new Palmetto AI Pathways robotics program. Nine other schools across South Carolina were chosen as well. The other schools are … more
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Cayce police investigating fires request public knowledge

The Cayce Police Department is investigating a series of suspicious fires that occurred between March 1 and March 14. According to the press release, these fires took place along the Cayce Riverwalk … more
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Burn ban lifted for all counties in S.C.

The State Forester's burning ban has been lifted for all counties in SC as of April 2. According to the press release, progress has been made on containing the wildfires. more
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It’s that time of year again: A look at Lexington County and other governing bodies' budget processes

June 30 is fast approaching, and that means local governing bodies are working towards having a balanced budget ready for the next fiscal year starting July 1.  Here’s a glimpse at … more
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Cayce River Arts District welcomes new vintage antique store

Curated, vintage and eclectic. Those are the words that customers would describe the new State Street antique store that opened its doors on March 8, 2025. Situated right in the heart of the Cayce … more
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Mental Health Matters: Caregiving

Whether you are taking care of young children, a disabled adult or an elderly person, caregiving involves physical and emotional challenges we do not tend to think about until it is our turn to be a … more
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Lexington 1 launches program leading students to Lexington Medical Center jobs, more

At the recent Lexington County School District One board meeting, members and attendees learned about two new pathways students can participate in that can lead to higher education and careers. … more
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Lexington-Richland 5 considers using artificial intelligence in schools

At the recent Lexington-Richland School District Five school board meeting, members discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools.  Superintendent Akil E. Ross informed board … more
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Old Hickory’s close call

After a four-year absence, Andrew Jackson is back in the Oval Office. Not the actual Jackson, of course. The office didn’t exist when he lived in the White House, after all. Rather, his … more
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Stay Here, Play Here: Lexington County events for the week of April 3

FRIDAY, APRIL 4 EGG-cessible Egg Hunt Saluda Shoals Park (6071 St. Andrews Rd.) hosts a special event for those with physical or cognitive challenges. The EGG-cessible Egg Hunt lets special … more
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1 dead after vehicle versus pedestrian accident in Lexington area

Brian Austin Robinson, 34, of Lexington died after he was hit by a vehicle on March 24. This accident occurred at the intersection Platt Springs Road and Sandy Springs Lane in the Lexington area. … more
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1 dead after motorcycle accident in Gaston area

Travis Leon Horton, 38, of Pelion was positively identified as the individual who died in a motorcycle versus vehicle accident on March 19. The accident occurred on Meadowfield Road in the … more
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport begins curb front reconfiguration project

Individuals picking up passengers will now notice changes in the baggage claim loading zone at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. This is phase one of a three-phase curb front reconfiguration project. … more
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West Columbia man sentenced to 25 years for fentanyl narcotics trafficking

David Matthews Jr., 52, was convicted on multiple counts of trafficking narcotics and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Circuit Court Judge William P. Keesley sentenced Matthews to … more
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Irmo High School concert choir performed at Carnegie Hall

On March 16, 23 students from Irmo High School’s concert choir performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall. They performed “A Vision Unfolding” by Kyle Pederson. Kenny Potter … more
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Lexington County man sentenced to 25 years for stabbing ex-girlfriend

Robert Allen Gaffney, 38, of Lexington has been sentenced to 25 years by Judge Walton J. McLeod IV after being convicted of attempted murder. According to a press release, the Lexington County … more
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Some Midlands attractions to receive funding from West Columbia Accommodations Tax Committee

West Columbia City Council held a special council meeting on March 17 to discuss a variety of issues, including approval of funding allocations from the accommodations tax committee and amending the … more
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