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Lexington County law enforcement holds National Night Out events

National Night Out is celebrating 40 years of striving to strengthen the bonds between law enforcement and the communities they serve with another round of nationwide events. more

Lexington mayor to seek re-election, council tensions flare after resort plans fall apart

Lexington’s mayor, who was key in the push for a now seemingly abandoned lakefront resort, will run for re-election in November, while members of Town Council continue to argue about how the project was handled. more

Lexington reaches milestone in decommissioning problematic water treatment plant

A water treatment plant the Town of Lexington has been working to decommission since 2020 — and which sent untreated wastewater flowing into a local creek for 11 days earlier this year — recently reached a new milestone in its shutdown process. more

Irmo approves electronic participation for Town Council. Who else allows it?

The Town of Irmo is now one of many municipalities statewide that allow for electronic participation by officials during government meetings. more

2 additional men arrested for 2021 shooting during Lexington County armed robbery

Two men have been arrested for a 2021 shooting that took place during a robbery. more

2 West Columbia residents arrested on drugs, weapons charges

Two West Columbia residents were arrested after a probation visit. more

The Catch-Up: Cayce mayor seeks another term, firm redevelops Lexington office

A public accounting and wealth management practice operating on Old Cherokee Road and in Columbia’s Five Points will consolidate into one location along Lexington’s Main Street. more

Project to bring lakefront resort to Lexington is over

Smallwood Cove appears to be dead. more

Course takes shape for Saluda River Greenway connecting Lake Murray to Columbia

The Lexington Chamber got an update on progress to extend the Saluda River Greenway all the way to the Lake Murray Dam at its July 11 Business Over Breakfast meeting. more

Lexington school board hears from supporters of teacher accused of teaching CRT

A Chapin teacher, who had previously heard calls for her removal after being accused of teaching critical race theory, received an outpouring of support at a July 17 Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board meeting. more

Lexington County under air quality alert as Canadian wildfires rage

Ongoing Canada wildfires are causing lowered air quality in Lexington County. more

Man sentenced to 22 years for West Columbia break-in and shooting

A man who was convicted of breaking into a residence in the West Columbia area of Lexington County was sentenced to 22 years in prison. more

Lexington man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse materials

Lexington man accused of distributing child sexual abuse materials has been arrested. more

Greg Leon was deemed not to be a suicide risk before being found dead in his cell

Gregorio Leon III was evaluated by mental health professionals before he died of a suspected suicide July 14, according to the state Department of Corrections. more

Local Mexican restaurant owner who killed wife’s lover dead after suspected suicide

A little more than a week after being convicted for killing his wife’s lover, a local restaurant owner is dead. more

Cayce redistricting delay highlights nebulous legal standard for process

A new delay in Cayce’s redistricting process will push the municipality’s updates to its City Council map until after the coming November election, highlighting a lack of specificity in election law. more

Truck has pumped downtown Lexington sewage for months, town taking legal action to fix line

The Town of Lexington is in the midst of a legal dispute as it seeks to fix a sewer issue that’s been impacting downtown for months. more

How does Lexington County ID skeletal remains?

If there’s one thing crime shows have taught the public, it’s how advanced technology has become in the world of law enforcement.  more

Lexington County, Town Councils discuss annexation, traffic concerns with proposed resort

The Town of Lexington marked a first as it continues to debate a proposed lakefront resort. more

Lexington Police arrest man accused of soliciting photos from person he thought was a minor

A Georgia man was arrested after asking for nude photographs and sending photographs and pornography to a person he allegedly believed to be a minor but was actually a Lexington Police detective. more

Batesburg man dead after shooting in front of local house

A Batesburg resident is dead after a July 7 shooting. more

The Catch-Up: Boat sinks during Lake Murray boat parade, I-26 overpass opens near Chapin

A boat sank on Lake Murray during the annual Patriotic Boat Parade held the afternoon of July 1. more

Lexington council approves traffic study to assess controversial lakefront resort

Lexington Town Council voted to go ahead with a new traffic study in the area slated for a proposed lakefront resort July 10 amid continued controversy over the project. more

Lexington paint store keeps selling after truck drives through front of building

A Lexington business is dealing with damage after a truck drove through its front window. more

Escaped inmate found in Lexington County after manhunt

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department apprehended an escaped inmate in the morning Tuesday, July 11, hours after a manhunt was mounted to detain him.  more
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