May 9, 2024

| 10/4/22 11:25 AM

Lexington County COVID Level Down to Low

Lexington County’s COVID-19 Community Level is down to low this week, as the county’s case rate continues to drop. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/30/22 11:51 AM

Hurricane Ian Bringing Wind and Rain to Lexington County

Hurricane Ian, which is likely to make landfall along the north to central S.C. coast this afternoon as a Category 1 storm, has started to impact Lexington County and surrounding areas. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/30/22 10:39 AM

Lexington County Council Hears Requests for $58M in Recovery Funds

Lexington County Council began hearing requests Sept. 27 for some $58 million in State Local Fiscal Recovery funds. The federal funds are designated for support of COVID-19 response efforts and … more

By Al Dozier

| 9/30/22 09:50 AM

Ian Likely to Make SC Landfall as Hurricane, Bring Heavy Rain, Winds to Lexington County

Ian isn’t currently a hurricane, but it’s coming for South Carolina. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/29/22 01:49 PM

Local Scares: Lexington County Haunted Attractions Are Family, Community Affairs

For the past year, the owners and workers for the haunted attractions in the area have been sharpening their scares for the Halloween season. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/29/22 10:21 AM

Lexington to Consider Loosening Restrictions on Food Trucks

Right now, up to four food trucks are allowed per year at a property under special events permits applied for by the trucks. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/28/22 05:56 PM

Watch: Chronicle, Lexington Chamber Host Candidate Forum for District 1 School Board Seats

You should vote. And you should be informed when you do so. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/28/22 03:46 PM

The Catch-Up: Hurricane Ian Set to Impact Lexington County

Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida as a Category 3 storm, is likely to impact the Midlands of South Carolina starting the evening of Thursday, Sept. 29, heading into the following morning, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/28/22 03:24 PM

Crowded Field Mostly in Agreement at Lexington 1 School Board Forum

Nine candidates for the three at-large seats on the Lexington County District 1 school board gathered Sept. 26 to answer questions from the League of Women Voters. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/27/22 06:21 PM

Former Swansea Auditor Files Countersuit Against Council Members

The legal fight over town finances in Swansea has reached a new level. more

By Al Dozier

| 9/27/22 08:07 AM

Man Who Died Falling From Columbia Balcony After Cayce Police Chase Identified

The name of a man who died Sept. 24 after falling from a balcony at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center has been released. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/26/22 05:43 PM

Man Killed, Brother Also Struck in Lexington County Highway Shooting

A Columbia man was shot to death while riding down a Lexington County highway. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/26/22 05:00 PM

Irmo Council Holds Off on Rezoning for Commercial Development

Plans for a commercial development on a 30-acre site at Dreher Shoals Road and Farming Creek Road in Irmo were put on hold at a Sept. 20 Irmo Town Council meeting. more

By Al Dozier

| 9/26/22 07:27 AM

Man Dead After Fleeing Cayce Police, Falling From Columbia Convention Center Balcony

A man died after falling from a balcony at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center while fleeing from Cayce Police. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/24/22 09:10 AM

8 Lexington County Restaurants Received C Grades in August

Eight Lexington County restaurants received a C, the lowest Food Grade given out following inspections by the state Department of Health and Environmental Control, in August. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/23/22 04:50 PM

For 1st Time in 2 Months, Lexington County No Longer Recommended to Mask Against COVID

For the first time in more than two months, Lexington County is no longer recommended to mask against COVID-19 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state Department of Health and Environmental Control. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/23/22 11:14 AM

Irmo Domestic Violence Investigation Leads to Drug Arrests

A domestic violence investigation in Irmo led to drug charges and multiple arrests. According to a post on the Irmo Police Department’s Facebook page, officers were called to a domestic … more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/23/22 09:48 AM

Lexington County Belk Investigating Death of Columbia Woman Found in Bathroom

The department store where a woman was found dead in a public bathroom is actively working to find out what happened, a spokesperson told the Chronicle. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/22/22 12:17 PM

Woman Found Dead in Lexington County Mall Identified

A body found Sept. 19 at a Lexington County mall has been identified as a woman who had been missing for nearly a week. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/21/22 04:53 PM

The Catch-Up: SC Secretary of Commerce Addresses Lexington Chamber

S.C. Secretary of Commerce Henry Lightsey highlighted efforts to enhance the state’s business-forward qualities when he spoke in Columbia last week. more

By Kailee Kokes and Jordan Lawrence

| 9/21/22 11:36 AM

Lexington to Consider Making Juneteenth an Official Holiday

Juneteenth, the newest national holiday in the U.S., may soon become a paid holiday in the Town of Lexington. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/20/22 04:58 PM

Lexington County Man Accused of Killing Stepson

The shooting occurred Sept. 18. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/19/22 10:35 AM

Lexington 1 of 6 SC Counties Still Recommended to Mask Against COVID

With COVID-19 levels dropping across the state, Lexington County is now one of six counties recommended to mask against the virus. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/16/22 06:18 PM

Lexington County Expands Early Voting to 5 Locations for November Election

After utilizing one early voting site for the primary election in June, Lexington County will operate five early voting sites for the upcoming general election. more

By Al Dozier