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Lexington local crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen 

Lexington native, Mary Elle Marchant, 18, was crowned 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen on June 29, 2024. The daughter of Andy and Rhonda, Marchant is a recent graduate of River Bluff High School’s … more

Lexington artist paints another mural in Cayce

Start with the eyes and paint from there. That’s how Lexington artist Michael Geddings starts his murals and paintings and how he began his latest mural on the side of Mrs. Goodfoot’s … more

Irmo defends action on charter school

The town of Irmo is not accepting any blame for the sudden cancellation of the upcoming school year for a new charter school, Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson said in an interview with the Chronicle. He is … more

Meet the Peach Queens

Miss Lexington County Young Peach - Shelby Adkins   Miss Lexington County Little Peach - Skylann Teseniar   Miss Lexington County Wee Peach - Natalie Price  Miss … more

Gilbert’s 64th Peach Festival a success

The Gilbert Community Club hosts the Lexington County Peach Festival each year. This was the 64th Peach Festival. Members meet throughout the year and plan the festival which is always held on the … more

Chapin Woman’s Club awards $20K in college scholarships to Chapin area students

Recent graduates from Chapin High School and Spring Hill High School were honored for their hard work and academics when they earned college scholarships from the Chapin Woman’s Club. The 2024 … more

Batesburg-Leesville is home to landmarks on National Registry of Historic Places

Known for its quaint community, southern charm and famous buffet style restaurant, Shealy's BBQ, the Town of Batesburg-Leesville is filled with historic landmarks from times past. This small town, … more

‘Wise beyond his years.’ 18-year-old Charlie Clamp was beloved in Lexington, beyond

An athlete, W. Wyman King Academy Knight, son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Charlie James Clamp of Lexington passed on June 21 after an over two-year battle with Osteosarcoma. The 18 … more

Centerville Elementary principal to transition to Lexington Elementary

Lexington One school district board of trustees approved 22 staffing recommendations for the upcoming school year at the June 27 special called meeting. After exiting executive session, the board … more

246th Army Band rocks Icehouse Amphitheater with Independence Day concert

Lexington county residents gathered at the icehouse amphitheater for a free concert and firework show on June 28. Many of those in attendance dressed in American swag and beat the heat with some ice … more

Lexington County Sheriff 's Department’s Project Lifesaver helps bring loved ones home

When a loved one wanders, perhaps one with Alzheimer’s, it’s often a scary moment for families and friends left scrambling to bring their loved one home. Project Lifesaver is a program … more

Lexington to spend millions on ‘Sunset Split’

The Town of Lexington hopes to fix the major traffic problems plaguing the Sunset Boulevard and Corley Mill corridor with a multi-million million project known as the Sunset Split. more

Lexington One approves budget with slight teacher raise, new programs

Lexington District One school board recently passed the upcoming school year budget totaling $385.1 million with no millage increase. The 2024-25 budget has 90% of the budget designated to salaries. more

Lexington Two offers school resource officer training for state officers

Lexington Two school district just wrapped up its first week-long training for school resource officers. more

Lexington County now requires dogs to be microchipped

New animal control regulations recently approved by Lexington County Council will require pet owners to have microchips injected into their dogs. more

Throughout South Carolina, abandoned boats are causing issues

They are hazardous to boaters’ safety and the environment. Additionally, they are unsightly. more

Lexington County graduates turn their tassels to new future

The journey from Ukraine to South Carolina was anything but easy, but Kateryna Mazur is grateful for her new home and for graduating high school in Lexington-Richland District 5. more

Irmo first responders memorial unveiled

Irmo’s memorial honoring first responders has been unveiled at Irmo Town Park. more

College Center grads look back on experience, gain hope for future

This year’s graduating class of The College Center at Lexington County School District One were still dealing with effects of the COVID-19 pandemic their freshman year. more

VFW 6740 Memorial Day Ceremony honors veterans

Lake Murray VFW 6740 held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony program on Monday, May 27. more

Lexington County law enforcement honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice with annual ceremony

On Thursday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m., officers from Lexington County’s law enforcement agencies gathered to honor the county’s law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. more

Predictions call for busy hurricane season

This hurricane season may turn out to be "extremely active," according to initial outlooks released in April. more

Steel Paws makes its annual visit to celebrate Lexington area K9s

Steel Hands Brewing welcomed residents and their four-legged friends for two days of fun. more

Friarsgate skate park officially open, part of Irmo park

The Friarsgate skate park in the New Friarsgate neighborhood located at 1113 Friarsgate Blvd. is now open after three and a half years of conceptualization. more

S.C. legislative session ends with approval to open carry and denial of hate crime bill

Thursday, May 9 marked the end of the 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly. more
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