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Buddy Walk Back in Person Promoting Down Syndrome Awareness

Dade Brady is a happy, smiley 3-year-old boy. His parents, Heather and Dustin Brady, had no idea the journey that would unfold for them and their son the day he was born. more

Lexington-Richland School District 5 Welcomes Mental Health Coordinator

Lexington-Richland School District 5 has welcomed a new staff member whose goal is to ensure the district has all the necessary tools and resources to assist with students’ mental well-being. more

Batesburg-Leesville School Book Removal Helps Inspire SC Coalition Against Book Bans

The recent removal of a book on racism from schools in Batesburg-Leesville helped inspire a new South Carolina coalition whose goal is to stop the banning of books from public and school libraries. more

Lexington District 1 School Board Candidates Answer Student Questions at Forum

Questions were written by students in River Bluff High School's Center for Law and Global Policy Development. more

Swansea Council Gets Pay, Debates Confederate Memorial Day

Swansea Town Council had a lengthy debate at its Oct. 24 meeting about whether the town should observe Confederate Memorial Day. more

Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Locates Suspected Gunman After Search

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department searched for and eventually found a suspected gunman Oct. 27 near Lawson Road, in the vicinity of Leesville and Pelion. more

Batesburg-Leesville Schools Remove Book on Racism, National Censorship Watchdog Pushes Back

A national watchdog against censorship has lodged a complaint against a school in Batesburg-Leesville. more

The Catch-Up: Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Hears From Hootie Drummer, About Penny Tax

Members of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce received a pair of emphatic messages at the group’s Business Breakfast meeting Oct. 25. The featured speaker was Hootie and the … more

(Central) West Columbia: Factory Redevelopment Could Signal ‘Step Away’ From Riverside Emphasis

A 300,000-square-foot factory is now set to be the site of just this kind of a potentially game-changing redevelopment in the center of town. more

Rabid Cat Found in Batesburg-Leesville Is County’s 7th Rabid Animal This Year

Lexington County has now matched the number of rabid animals identified in the county last year. more

Saluda Greenway Extension to Lake Murray Makes Progress, But Completion Still Years Away

Lexington County Council received an update Oct. 25 on progress for a coming extension to the Saluda River Greenway. more

Lexington County Candidates for Congress Debate Abortion, Marijuana Punishment

The two candidates squaring off to represent Lexington County in the U.S. House of Representatives debated Oct. 24. more

Son, Mom, Uncle Arrested After Teenage Dispute in Swansea Leads to Car Chase, Shooting

“The shooting Saturday night was the result of a back-and-forth between two groups of teenagers,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon is quoted in a press release. more

Swansea Council Continues to Spar Over Finances

At a special called meeting Oct. 18, the council once again pondered questions about the town’s management of finances when town officials said the council should put off receiving their regular pay because of revenue shortages. more

Lexington District 1 School Board Candidates Answer Questions at Chamber/Chronicle Forum

Nine of the 11 candidates running for three seats on the Lexington County School District 1 board attended a forum organized by the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center and the Chronicle Oct. 20. more

Former West Columbia Youth Pastor Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen Boy

A former West Columbia youth pastor is accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy for more than two years. more

Lexington, Richland County Law Enforcement Solicits Donations for Hurricane Relief

18 law enforcement agencies throughout the counties of Lexington and Richland are accepting donations to help people close to some of their staff members following the impacts of recent hurricanes. more

Lexington 1 School Board Hears About Student Performance

The Lexington County School District 1 Board of Trustees held a regular meeting Oct. 18, where they were updated on student performance. more

Judge Dismisses Newspaper's Open Meetings Suit Against Lexington-Richland School District

A circuit court judge dismissed Oct. 20 a lawsuit brought by an editor of The State newspaper against Lexington-Richland School District 5. more

Lexington-Richland 5 School Board Candidates Discuss Safety, Transgender Issues at Forum

Six candidates for two at-large seats on the Lexington-Richland School District 5 Board of Trustees gathered Oct. 19 at a breakfast forum to answer questions prepared by the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce, Irmo Chamber of Commerce and members of the community. more

Black Bass World Championship Comes to Lake Murray, 1st Time in US

Anglers from 25 different countries have brought teams to Lake Murray, hoping to be crowned the winners of the 16th Annual Black Bass World Championship. more

Vote 2022: Penny Tax for Roads Headlines the Decisions That Await Lexington County

The outcome is uncertain on the passage of a penny sales tax to fund some $530 million in road improvements in Lexington County. more

Vote 2022: A Guide to the November Races in Lexington County

It’s almost time for midterm elections in America, but for Lexington County, there’s a lot more on the line than the balance of power in the U.S. Congress. more

Vote 2022: Political Newcomer Challenges Longtime Member of Congress

Judd Larkins challenges Joe Wilson in the race to represent Lexington County in the U.S. House of Representatives. more

Vote 2022: 3 Races for SC House in Lexington County Are Competitive

The remaining candidates for districts that touch Lexington County are running unopposed. more
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