May 2, 2024

| 10/2/23 10:13 AM

Suspect dead, U.S. Marshals wounded after Irmo-area shooting

A suspect is dead and two law enforcement officers wounded following a shooting near Irmo. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/29/23 03:57 PM

Death of man stun-gunned by Lexington County deputies to be ruled accidental

The death of a suspect being apprehended by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department will be ruled an accident. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/29/23 03:34 PM

Lexington County EMS director acknowledges increased wait times due to call volume

Lexington County EMS says it’s seeking to improve response times and adopt new strategies to deal with emergency calls. more

By Kailee Kokes and Al Dozier

| 9/28/23 09:58 AM

Lexington County program gives young residents chance to kickstart EMS careers

Amid ongoing complaints about ambulance response times, Lexington County is looking to kickstart young residents’ interest in EMS careers with an ongoing program. more

By Kailee Kokes and Emily Okon

| 9/28/23 09:45 AM

Irmo council candidates want to move past downtown development, make citizens feel heard

Irmo gets set for Town Council elections that could install as many as two new members on the governing body. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/28/23 09:05 AM

The Catch-Up: Debate about books in schools continues in Lexington County

One school district continues to deal with a rash of challenged books, while another saw one of its teachers, accused of teaching critical race theory, profiled by The Washington Post. more

By Jordan Lawrence and Kailee Kokes

| 9/28/23 08:47 AM

A year later, Cayce Police grow effort targeted at reaching Hispanic community

The impact and influence of a local effort to bridge divides between Hispanic residents and law enforcement continues to grow. more

By Jordan Lawrence

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| 9/27/23 05:44 PM

With 2023 festival looming, Irmo Okra Strut considers big changes for 50th anniversary

Irmo’s Okra Strut Festival, the town’s signature annual event, is back again this year to celebrate its 49th anniversary. more

By Emily Okon

| 9/27/23 10:39 AM

Man shot and killed in his sleep early Saturday morning in Lexington County

A man was shot and killed in Lexington County early Saturday, Sept. 23, by a man who entered the home where he was sleeping. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/23/23 06:05 PM

Chronicle owners expand SC reach with purchase of Bluffton, Hilton Head papers

The ownership group of the Lexington County Chronicle recently expanded their reach in South Carolina, where their history dates back to the 1890s. more

Staff Reports | 9/22/23 09:35 AM

Gaston man previously arrested for chop shop accused of possessing 800 grams of meth

A man who was arrested earlier this month for operating a Lexington County chop shop faces additional charges. more

By Kailee Kokes and Jordan Lawrence

| 9/21/23 06:00 PM

Disputes over naming a scholarship, committee appointments shape council races in Cayce

Cayce’s Nov. 7 ballot will feature two competitive City Council races. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/21/23 12:06 PM

Downtown Lexington sewer woes continue, more loosening of food truck rules considered

The Town of Lexington has issued an emergency ordinance due to ongoing sewage issues. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/21/23 09:25 AM

Lexington 3 English and social studies teacher named district Teacher of the Year

One of Lexington County School District 3’s teachers has a new title. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/20/23 03:17 PM

Departing longtime Lexington council member offers advice to voters for November election

Kathy Maness, who has served on Lexington Town Council for nearly two decades is departing her post. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/20/23 01:54 PM

Road bridging Columbia, West Columbia now honors former force in redevelopment

A thorofare that connects Columbia and West Columbia has been given an honorary title paying tribute to a man who had an outsize impact on both sides of the Congaree River. Simultaneous … more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/20/23 01:46 PM

Student accused of threatening 2 Lexington County schools with bombs, shooting

A Lexington County School District 1 student is accused of communicating electronic bomb threats against multiple schools this week. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/20/23 09:08 AM

Family of woman whose body was left for days in Columbia Belk files suit

The family of a woman who was found dead last year in a Belk bathroom is filing suit. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/19/23 01:17 PM

Lexington Town Council member to host ‘Cocktails with the Candidates’

A town of Lexington Town Council member is offering his own opportunity for residents to connect with council candidates running in the upcoming election. more

By Kailee Kokes

| 9/18/23 06:06 PM

Leesville suspect accused of shooting man in victim’s front yard

Authorities say he was taken into custody after an hours-long search Sunday morning. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/18/23 01:34 PM

2 dead after West Columbia collision, driver of other car accused of DUI, fleeing scene

An adult and a minor were killed Sept. 15 during a traffic accident in the heart of one of West Columbia’s central commercial districts. more

By Jordan Lawrence

| 9/16/23 02:32 PM

Lexington County GOP chair, party at odds over whether she still holds the position

The Lexington County Republican Party chair elected in April claims she is still the elected chair, stating that anything indicating otherwise is untrue. more

By Kailee Kokes