December 5, 2024

| 5/4/23 03:02 PM

School district looks for its own answers amid Irmo crime influx

Lexington-Richland School District 5 is set to implement a community support services task force to combat local crime rate and increase students academic performance. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/3/23 03:32 PM

Swansea continues town administrator search after top candidate withdraws

Swansea Town Council‘s plan to hire a town administrator is “on hold” for the present, according to Council Member Michael Luongo. more

By Al Dozier

| 5/3/23 03:18 PM

Partner in scuttled Lexington beer garden wins seat on Town Council

The vacancy on Lexington Town Council has been filled. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/2/23 09:20 PM

Lexington reveals 93-acre Lake Murray development, mayor calls it largest town will ever see

A 93.53-acre development is set to be added to the shores of Lake Murray. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 5/1/23 09:54 PM

Presidential candidate stops at patriotism-emphasizing Lexington charter school

For the second time this month, a Republican presidential hopeful appeared in Lexington County. Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of the pharmaceutical company Roivant Sciences and the author of such books … more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/28/23 04:37 PM

Lexington County Council seeks fix for short-term rental issues in ‘next couple weeks’

Short-term rentals in Lexington County could face new restrictions as Lexington County Council ponders various options to tone down noisy gatherings and disorderly behavior that critics say often occurs in such dwellings. more

By Al Dozier

| 4/27/23 05:26 PM

South Congaree raises police pay, looks to bolster safety resources

South Congaree Town Council recently raised police pay, espousing an emphasis on officer safety. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 02:16 PM

A year after one of its officers was shot and killed, Cayce unveils marker

Nearly a year after it lost the second police officer to an injury suffered in the line of duty, the City of Cayce marked Victims’ Rights Week by unveiling a stone honoring the fallen officers. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/27/23 12:00 PM

River Bluff High students highlight environmental concerns with mural project

Storm drains around River Bluff High School got an artistic glow-up thanks to a collaboration between the school, the Lexington County Stormwater Consortium and the Congaree Riverkeeper. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 4/27/23 10:45 AM

The Catch-Up: Columbia Airport adds inline baggage system

Lexington County’s airport welcomed Gov. Henry McMaster as it unveiled a recently completed project. more

By Jordan Lawrence and Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 10:10 AM

Lexington County looks to bolster its efforts during Fair Housing Month

On March 28, the Lexington County Council adopted a resolution that declared April to be Fair Housing Month, following the footsteps of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/27/23 09:52 AM

‘Malfunction Junction’ work to close I-20 exit ramp onto I-26

Less than a week after work finished on a major Midlands interstate, a key connector between two others will close. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/26/23 04:54 PM

Lexington District 1 increases teacher pay, selects top names for new elementary school

Lexington County’s largest school district has increased its pay rate for teachers. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/26/23 09:54 AM

Lexington boating safety advocate explains why he wants SC law to change

A boating and safety education bill being pushed by Lake Murray residents continues to make strides at the capital. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/25/23 04:50 PM

I-77 southbound in Columbia reopens as bridge work concludes 30 hours early

Traffic in and around Columbia will be back to normal next week. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/23/23 08:44 AM

Lexington Town Council candidates debated how to handle ongoing growth at forum

Four candidates running for an open seat on Lexington Town Council attended a forum organized by the Chronicle and the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center on April 19. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/22/23 07:39 AM

Lake Murray residents push for boating safety reform

Residents around Lake Murray are pushing for the state to enact a potential boating safety and education bill. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/22/23 07:00 AM

Cayce brewery looks to expand benefit for police K9 endeavors

A local brewery is hoping to expand its contributions to help with initiatives featuring furry friends. more

By Natalie Szrajer

| 4/21/23 12:59 PM

The Catch-Up: Lexington Medical takes back drugs, opens new practice

Lexington Medical Center has two drive-through locations upcoming for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/19/23 11:56 AM

Southbound I-77 lanes closed for second phase of bridge rehab project

The state Department of Transportation's ongoing rehabilitation work on bridges along Interstate 77 has turned to the southbound lanes,. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/17/23 12:45 PM

SC AG, Lexington state senator back ID program to help find lost kids

South Carolina now has a new child identification program meant to help if they go missing. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 4/17/23 11:06 AM

Chronicle, Lexington Chamber to host Town Council candidate forum

The Lexington County Chronicle and the Advocacy Committee of the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center want town residents to vote — and vote informed — in next month’s special … more

Staff Report | 4/17/23 09:38 AM

Worker found dead at Lexington Michelin plant

A man died while working at the Michelin plant in Lexington. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 4/16/23 10:15 AM

Man dies in I-26 construction accident in Lexington County

A man died in a construction accident along Interstate 26 in Lexington County. more

By Jordan Lawrence