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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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